A CNN investigation found that Airbnb consistently fails to protect its guests despite knowing hidden cameras are a persistent concern within its industry.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/09/business/airbnb-hidden-camera-invs/index.html
#CNN confirmed what we predicted: although Airbnb banned hidden #cameras inside rooms on 30th April, in many rentals they are still recording
Tall Ships Race in rain.
Tall Ships Race in rain.
#Tablet with two screens in the works: E ink display can be used for handwriting, and reading and LCD display.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bluegen/dual-screen-okpad-double-the-screens-double-the-potential
While the use of #AI is still regarded as a sort of landmine in #Hollywood – with most tiptoeing around public scepticism and the (justified) perception that they’re replacing humans with computers – that doesn’t mean it’s not everywhere already.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/jul/05/the-disruption-is-already-happening-is-ai-about-to-ruin-your-favourite-tv-show
#EU is serious with the #DSA regulation that focuses on Very Large Platforms:
#Amazon has been requested to provide information on the transparency of its recommendation systems, including data inputs, and opt-out options offered to users who don’t want to be profiled by their algorithms, by 26
Economists predict rapid disappearance of petrol-only service stations:
Half of the Netherlands’ petrol stations are set to close in the next 5 to 10 years as electric cars start to take over the market, according to ING Research. The bank’s economists say there will be insufficient earnings in future, with
European cities take four out of 10 highest positions, and Canada and Australia two top 10 positions each. If you are wondering where are, for instance, large US cities, like Los Angeles and New York – they were ranked at 58th and 70th.
Cities at the bottom of the index
#AI and machine learning are not the answer everything:
Yes, generative AI might be what your business needs to deliver customer value in a given scenario. Maybe. It’s more likely that solid analysis and rules-based approaches will give the desired yields. For those who are determined to use the
#EU sends preliminary findings to #Meta on Pay or Consent – as a #gatekeeper Meta must behave:
Under Article 5(2) of the #DMA, gatekeepers must seek users’ consent for combining their personal data between designated core platform services and other services, and if a user
Denmark has built the first element of a tunnel that will connect the German port of Puttgarden to the Danish town of Rödbyhavn. In June 2024, The King of Denmark Frederik inaugurated the first milestone of the tunnel project that is scheduled to open for traffic in 2029. The Fehmarnbelt