Bachelet also advocated for a ban on some AI applications that are contrary to international human rights law, such as the social scoring of individuals based on discriminatory criteria. Since safeguards aren’t in place yet to make sure that the technology is used responsibly, said the UN commissioner, governments should rein in artificial intelligence as a matter of urgency. Without that, algorithms that are potentially detrimental to human rights will be continue to be deployed with no oversight, causing more harm to citizens....

Also: The best AI chatbots According to the investment bank, about 300 million jobs could be lost to AI, signaling that the technology can and will upend work as we know it. Like past technological revolutions, AI can help companies decrease costs by automating specific processes, freeing companies to grow their businesses. A global economics research report from Goldman Sachs says that AI could automate 25% of the entire labor market but can automate 46% of tasks in administrative jobs, 44% of legal jobs, and 37% of architecture and engineering professions....

The Menlo Park, Calif.-based Quicken/SurveyMonkey online poll was taken earlier this month, which consisted of a sample of 1,200 US adults ages 18 to 74 from the Cint Consumer Network, according to Quicken’s press release. The findings The survey revealed that nearly three-fourths who responded to the survey (71%) ranked inflation (currently at 7% and the highest since the early 1980s), as the top concern, followed by new COVID-19 variants, supply chain disruptions and a stock market crash....

According to data by analytics firm Kantar, Apple accounted for a hair over half of all smartphone sales in the US in the three months leading to December 2021, up 2.7 percent compared to December 2020. Here are Kantar’s figures for a selection of countries for that period: U.S.: 51.0 percent (up 2.7 percent from December 2020)Australia: 46.0 percent (down 0.7 percent)Japan: 44.4 percent (down 1.5 percent)Great Britain: 42.0 percent (down 4....

But in making those decisions, we’re influenced by so many organizations telling us to favor them. Which makes me wonder: How do businesses decide whether to go Mac or PC? Do their software needs drive it? Does their finance department drive it? Or could it be some sense of sheer brand preference, sometimes disguised as taste? I only ask because Apple has just released a new page on its venerable site, a page that insists there are 11 reasons for businesses to use Macs....

The update is called a “Device Support Update” and weighs in at approximately 200MB. Rather than a fix, this update likely adds support for new devices such as the iPhone 13 and iPad mini. To download and install this update head over to System Preferences > Software Update and check for the latest patches and updates.

The new $49 Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order directly from Apple starting today. The band spells the word “Pride” in cursive, which is a nice touch to an otherwise colorful band. There’s also a $49 Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop that’s a similar look to Apple’s Sport Loop, but with black stripes mixed between the rainbow colors. The Nike band is also available to order today from Apple....

Citizen Lab said in a report that the vulnerability – tagged as CVE-2021-30860 – affects all iPhones with iOS versions prior to 14.8, all Mac computers with operating system versions prior to OSX Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina and all Apple Watches prior to watchOS 7.6.2. Apple added that it affects all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation....

Below you’ll find everything Apple announced during the event. Everything Apple announced at its Spring Loaded event Apple also announced an update to Apple Card, which is tied to your iPhone and had previously only been available for individual users. Now, Apple will allow partners and spouses to share and merge their credit limits into one account. Apple Card Family will allow kids over the age of 13 to share an Apple Card with the family, and give parents control over limits....

Powered by the A14 Bionic chip and available in four colors, the new 10th-gen iPad delivers what Apple describes as even faster performance and power efficiency for demanding tasks, while still providing all-day battery life. The new Liquid Retina display boasts a 2,360x1,640-pixel resolution of nearly 4 million pixels and extends to the edges of the tablet, meaning there’s more screen area for apps and games – while the new iPad stays about the same size as previous models....

Apple hasn’t changed the watch much since it debuted in 2015, but the latest version features a new layout and changes distinguishing it from its predecessors. While the watch previously came in two different size options – 40 mm and 44 mm – Apple unveiled new 41 mm and 45 mm sizes that will have larger displays and improved screen technology. Apple COO Jeff Williams said the Apple Watch Series 7 “takes all the great features of Apple watch and combines them with our largest and most advanced display ever....

Apple Watch Ultra: Price The Apple Watch Ultra is now available to order for $799. Apple Watch Ultra: Release date The Apple Watch Ultra will ship on Sept. 23, 2022. Apple Watch Ultra: Design The Apple Watch Ultra’s display is the largest yet, coming in at 49mm, accompanied by the brightest display an Apple Watch has to offer. The Apple Watch Ultra is made out of titanium, built to withstand extreme temperatures, and is held to the same manufacturing standards as military and rugged outdoor equipment....

Various surveys show that 85% to 90% of iPhone owners use a case. Even though I bought Apple Care Plus and can use my iPhone without a case in confidence, I am also one of that majority. The designers at Arc have developed a unique case that protects key areas of your iPhone while also optimizing your iPhone experience the way Apple intended. After a couple of weeks of using the Arc Pulse on my Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, I can definitely see the appeal of carrying your iPhone in a mostly naked condition....

The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified the cyber threat landscape and impacted corporate decisions, with 55% of global organisations revealing they have stalled digital transformation projects due to cyberwarfare risks, according to findings from Armis’ State of Cyberwarfare and Trends report. The security vendor polled 6,021 IT and security professionals across 14 markets, including 501 respondents each in Singapore and Japan, and 511 in Australia. At 79%, Australian companies were the most likely to halt their digital transformation initiatives over cyberwarfare threats, followed by the US at 67%, Singapore at 63%, the UK at 57%, and Denmark at 56%....

With EKS Anywhere, users can take advantage of the EKS console to view all of their Kubernetes clusters running anywhere. AWS fully supports it, and it integrates with a variety of third-party products, including Flux for cluster updates, Flux Controller for GitOps, and Cilium for networking and security.

The dispute arose early last year after Elastic changed its license for Elasticsearch, a search and analytic engine, and the related data dashboard Kibana from the open-source Apache 2.0-license ALv2) to a more restrictive Server Side Public License (SSPL). SEE: Cloud computing is the key to business success. But unlocking its benefits is hard work SSLP was hatched in 2019 by MongoDB, the makers of an open-source NoSQL database, as a response to problems it had monetizing its offerings through major cloud providers....

The announcement Thursday was an expansion of its existing partnership with local state-owned manufacturer BAIC Group, specifically, with the latter’s electric vehicle unit Arcfox. Previously more widely known for its search engine, Baidu shifted gears in 2015 when it began developing autonomous vehicles, testing them on roads in Beijing and California, USA. Called Apollo Moon, its next generation of robotaxis would be built on the Arcfox Alpha-T, a fully electric five-seater SUV....

Can your three-person shop make do with simple, user-friendly bookkeeping software package? Does your mid-sized business need a sophisticated system that uses process automation? Do you need payroll or inventory management features? If you already have other systems like ERP, customer relationship management or sales, will the accounting software integrate with those systems? How much of your accounting needs to be done (or accessible) through mobile access? Does your accounting software vendor have online and in-person resources that/who can help answer questions as they come up?...

Using a tax preparation service or a professional tax preparer is great if you can afford it. But many people are unaware that there are free tax software options available online. No matter how you file taxes, there is free tax software on the market that can help you get it done quickly and efficiently. Here is a look at some of the free tax software options that could help you during tax season....

If you’re a resident (or about to become one) of Charlotte, one of the first services you’ll probably be in search of is internet service. There are plenty of providers offering everything from DSL to cable broadband to high-speed fiber-optic service – how will you know which one is best for you? Our review of Charlotte internet providers can help you explore and compare your options. 300Mbps 1000Mbps Take a closer look at what AT&T has to offer in Charlotte, NC:...