Inside Telecom Staff

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Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence

KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Google’s chief executive called Monday for a balanced approach to regulating artificial intelligence, telling a European audience that the technology brings benefits but also “negative consequences.” Sundar Pichai’s comments come as lawmakers and governments seriously consider putting limits on how artificial intelligence is used. “There is no […]

No astrovans for SpaceX, crews riding to rockets in Teslas

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts launched by SpaceX in coming months will ride to their rockets in high fashion. Instead of using a retro-style astrovan, SpaceX crews will travel to the launch pad in Tesla sports cars. Elon Musk, who also runs both SpaceX and the electric car […]

SIM Swap Attack Facts

Your mobile phone could provide more ways for cyber criminals to access your financial accounts. SIM swap attack is when someon takes your SIM based two-factor authentication. By diverting your incoming messages, scam artists can easily complete the two-factor authentication checks that protect your accounts. They can even use your phone number to manipulate services into […]

Minister: Germany needs China's Huawei to build 5G network

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s interior minister is suggesting that his country can’t build a 5G mobile network without Chinese tech giant Huawei, at least for now, intervening in an issue that has caused tensions between the U.S. and its allies. Washington has been pressuring its allies to ban Huawei, the world’s biggest supplier of telecom […]

Huawei CFO lawyers say her alleged crimes no crime in Canada

By JIM MORRIS Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Defense lawyers argue a senior executive of the Chinese tech giant Huawei should not be extradited to the U.S. because her actions would not be considered crimes under Canadian law. The extradition hearing for Huawei CFO (chief financial officer) Meng Wanzhou is scheduled to begin […]

Are telecom agents giving you the right support?

Telecom agents are usually the first line of support when a customer faces a technical issue. But how often are you satisfied with the level of guidance, expertise and professionalism? Unfortunately, too many of us have experienced an agent, who simply does not have the scope of knowledge or understanding to follow through on a […]

Microsoft: 'carbon-negative' by 2030 even for supply chain

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Microsoft is pledging to become 100% “carbon-negative” by 2030 by removing more carbon from the environment than it emits. CEO Satya Nadella said Thursday that the commitment will happen “not just across our direct emissions, but across our supply chain, too.” It’s a major step up from Microsoft’s previous […]

NBC hopes 'free' makes Peacock stand out in streaming era

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — NBCUniversal is launching a new streaming service that will have a large part available for free, an approach it hopes will resonate with people who aren’t interested in traditional TV. The service, Peacock, will debut April 15 for customers of Comcast, NBCUniversal’s parent company. Everyone […]