09-14-2023 Google’s Data Commons Gets an AI Makeover

Now you don’t need to know Python to extract charts and graphs from publicly available data sets in Google’s Data Commons repository. The firm announced yesterday that Data Commons received an AI-powered update that takes care of the code for users of the data search engine. (Get the full scoop at Semafor)

Africa’s IP Address Registry Now Controlled by Mauritius Following Gross Mismanagement: Court

Regional Internet Registry (RIR) African Network Information Center (Afrininc) is now under receivership with the country of Mauritius after a court there ruled the organization’s independent governance led to corruption. (Access more on this story at MyBroadband)

Google Extends Updates to 10 Years for Chromebooks After Outcry from School Systems

To save a consistent stream of income, Google extended Chromebook updates to 10 years, to the relief of many a school board. Chromebooks usually fall out of Google’s update window five and eight years after purchase, at which time schools must buy new Chromebooks. Without Google updates, even perfectly usable Chromebooks are rendered useless due to access and security limitations for out-of-date operating systems. (Read full article on The Wall Street Journal)

News Briefs

Homeland Security Pushes Forward with Rules to Support Its Use of Facial Recognition and Other AI Tech (Source: Reuters)

Hackers Breached MGM Resorts Systems with 10-Minute Phone Call (Source: Engadget)

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