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Microsoft’s new laptops will ship without the AI Recall feature next week. 🤔  Recall was supposed to be a flagship feature but faced privacy and cybersecurity concerns. 😬  The feature will now ...

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- Microsoft’s new laptops will ship without the AI Recall feature next week. 🤔
- Recall was supposed to be a flagship feature but faced privacy and cybersecurity concerns. 😬
- The feature will now be optional and come with better security measures. 🔒
- Public backlash forced Microsoft to rethink its strategy. 📢
- Is this a win for privacy advocates or just a temporary fix? 🤷‍♂️

Microsoft Delays Controversial AI Recall Feature on New Windows Computers: Is Privacy at Risk?

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- LinkedIn has opted users into AI model training without explicit consent.
- A new privacy setting and opt-out form were introduced quietly.
- Users must opt out twice to stop future data use for AI training.
- Existing data already used for training cannot be undone.
- LinkedIn claims to use privacy-enhancing technologies to protect personal data. 

 Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/18/24248471/linkedin-ai-training-user-accounts-data-opt-in)

LinkedIn Secretly Uses Your Data to Train AI Models

- Microsoft and Apple have decided not to take board roles at OpenAI, highlighting growing regulatory concerns over Big Tech's influence on AI.
- Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in OpenAI, will withdraw from the board, citing confidence in the company's direction and deeming their observer role unnecessary.
- European and US regulators have expressed concerns about Microsoft's influence over OpenAI, prompting investigations into potential dominance and antitrust issues.
- The UK is also scrutinizing Amazon's $4 billion collaboration with AI company Anthropic, while the US probes Nvidia's dominance in AI chips.
- OpenAI will continue to engage with stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure collaboration on safety and security, following its transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity.

Microsoft and Apple Withdraw from OpenAI Board Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

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- Dell Technologies Inc. is cutting jobs as part of a reorganization of its sales teams, introducing a new group focused on AI products and services.
- Sales executives Bill Scannell and John Byrne announced the streamlining of management layers and reprioritization of investments in a memo to employees.
- The company will also change its approach to data center sales, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in AI workloads.
- Despite a 34% increase in shares this year, Dell has faced challenges, including a major workforce reduction in early 2023 and a decline in its personal computer business.
- Dell remains optimistic about the future, with plans to grow faster than the market by leveraging AI-optimized PCs and modern IT solutions. 

 Source: [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/dell-layoffs-hit-sales-team-with-new-unit-focused-on-ai)

Dell Layoffs Hit Sales Team Amid AI Focus

Microsoft Second Round Layoffs in India just happens  Today. All the employees who have been impacted got emails and access have been revoked . They are keeping it wrap under NDA and forcing people not to share details outside especially with media

Microsoft Second Round Layoffs Today

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Microsoft layoffs around 1,000 employees, affecting departments including the mixed reality team working on HoloLens 2. 

Google did 100 in GCP, more will come soon. 

#layoffs

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Looks like the real winner is $msft

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this government wants to control everything: why are they so insecure ?

Need Govt approval to build AI based tech?

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- Major banks, media, airports and airlines affected by major IT outage

- Payment systems impacted in different parts of the world, including Australia and the UK.

- Australia's government calls for emergency meeting 

- Significant disruption to some Microsoft services

- 911 services disrupted in several US states including Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Ohio. 

- Services at London Stock Exchange disrupted

- Sky News is off air

- Reports the issue relates to problem at global cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike

Windows outage is affecting everything :/

Dell Lays Off Thousands Of Workers To Unlock Modern AI

We are so back 🇮🇳

If the data is processed on local devices or Apple servers then it's okay.

Otherwise one of the reasons to go for iPhones which is enhanced security is gone for good.

If it's true then this move is going to backfire

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Is it true that Microsoft is laying off 10000 employees today?

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Legend says Sama refused to learn DSA for Microsoft Interview after getting inspired by some Indian LinkedIn Influencers.

Can someone confirm if Sama was asked DSA in his Microsoft interview ?

Many opposition leaders posted today on Twitter saying they got this alert message from Apple warning that the government might be tracking their device. This is absolutely shocking if true! 😳😳

Government getting ready for next year elections? Is this the largest democracy we boast about?

Government spying on Opposition?😳

All of our fears about AI was correct! 

They will take our jobs, they will overtake the world & will finally turn against us. 

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/talent-management/ibm-asks-employees-to-volunteer-for-layoffs-targets-80-cuts-in-key-departments-including-hr-40430 IBM asks employees to volunteer for layoffs, targets 80% cuts in key departments, including HR

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