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Workplace Equity: A Trend or Here to Stay?

PLUS: Google paid $8 billion for default app status in Samsung devices, according to recent court findings

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Lisa D. Sparks
November 16, 2023

Tell me if this is TMI: I was recently injured at my hourly job. But I also won a ne client who seemed to appear out of the blue. It makes me optimistic that although I don’t have a full-time gig in tech I’m still remaining true to myself. It comes at a cost, such as the occasional jab in the lower back. But it’s a price worth paying to achieve my dreams.

What are your dreams? Please reply and let me know you’re reading DINT and find it interesting/useful. - L

P.S. - My latest article on ITPro.com is live. Check it out!

Today’s Top 5 News Stories in Tech, Race, and Gender

1/ How to Insulate Yourself from Big Tech’s Boom and Bust in Diversity Efforts

2/ Insightful Look at the Risks of the Gender Gap in Tech

The digital gender gap, a major obstacle to the fight for equality for women in Pakistan

Only 26% of Pakistani women have access to the internet, compared to 47% of men, one of the most pronounced digital gender gaps in the world. The lack of access to the Internet makes it more difficult for them to educate themselves, progress at work and fight cyberbullying

english.elpais.com/international/2023-11-14/the-digital-gender-gap-a-major-obstacle-to-the-fight-for-equality-for-women-in-pakistan.html

3/ Was Apple+ Ever the Right Home for Jon Stewart’s Razor-Sharp Analysis?

US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart's China content

U.S. lawmakers asked Apple Inc to explain the abrupt end of political comedian Jon Stewart's television show on its streaming service, according to a letter made public on Wednesday, citing concerns that content related to China was behind the cancellation.

www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-lawmakers-question-apple-over-jon-stewarts-china-content-2023-11-15

4/ Google’s Anti-Competition Activities Revealed, Paid $8B for Default App Status on Samsung Devices

Google paid $8 billion to make its apps default on Samsung phones

Google agreed to pay $8 billion over four years to Samsung Electronics Co. to make its apps default on Samsung phones, according to information presented by Epic Games Inc. in court. James Kolotour…

thehill.com/policy/technology/4309219-google-paid-8-billion-to-make-its-apps-default-on-samsung-phones

5/ ️Cool Tool Alert! Microsoft’s New Tool Is In Public Preview

Microsoft officially launches Loop, its Notion competitor

The app offers a bunch of tools for easier real-time collaboration.

www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23959801/microsoft-loop-launch-notion-competitor

What’s Happening in Tech

The AI Summit New York | Where Commercial AI Comes to Life

Explore Applied AI in the Big Apple! Strengthen your AI strategy in the commercial heartland of AI this December, 6-7, 2023.

newyork.theaisummit.com

Palate Cleanser

University Creates 2-Year Debt-Free College Degree to Help Underserved Students

Graduates of the facility can then continue their path to a bachelor's degree for a flat rate of $10,000, a quarter of the current tuition.

www.goodnewsnetwork.org/butler-university-creates-2-year-debt-free-college-degree-to-help-underserved-students

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