Daphne Leprince-Ringuet
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Online safety and end-to-end encryption can co-exist, says data protection watchdog. But how?
End-to-end encryption has stirred debates over the past few years. Now the UK's data protection watchdog has determined that it is still a crucial technology for protecting user privacy. → Read More
Cloud computing spending is at a record high. But the global chip shortage could create some problems ahead
Worldwide spending on cloud services is reaching new heights, despite the looming threat from the shortage of semiconductors, says tech analyst Canalys. → Read More
IBM says the single-vendor approach to cloud computing is dead
Cloud computing is becoming a central part of business operations, but the risk of vendor lock-in is real. Hybrid cloud could be a solution. → Read More
Quantum computing: IBM has created this new way to measure the speed of quantum processors
Big Blue has released a new metric, CLOPS, which puts a number on the speed of a quantum computer. → Read More
Quantum computers: Eight ways quantum computing is going to change the world
Businesses are already exploring the future potential of quantum computers, and some industries anticipate big changes ahead. → Read More
Quantum computing is just getting going. But the hype could bring everything crashing down
From drug discovery to climate change, quantum computers have been pitched as a transformative solution to all sorts of business problems. But calls are mounting from within the field to distinguish hype from reality. → Read More
Quantum computers will change everything. But they won't replace your laptop
If quantum computing ever becomes mainstream, could it be the end of classical computing? Definitely not, say experts. → Read More
AWS's new quantum computing center aims to build a large-scale superconducting quantum computer
The cloud computing giant has joined Google and IBM in the race to build a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer. → Read More
More violent events driven by social media are bound to happen, says Facebook whistleblower
Frances Haugen spoke in front of the UK Parliament to provide evidence on the spread of harmful content on social media platforms like Facebook. → Read More
Smartphone sales are giving 5G deployments an unintended boost
Consumers don't need 5G, yet they are buying 5G-enabled phones. That's good news for network providers. → Read More
Developers: Intel's automated debugging tool ControlFlag is now open source
ControlFlag can automatically detect anomalies in software code - and it could spare developers hours of tedious work. → Read More
Now you can plug Lego into your Raspberry Pi
Lego and Raspberry Pi are teaming up to let users take their projects to the next level. → Read More
Our old devices are creating a mountain of e-waste. And it's getting a lot bigger
E-waste is reaching record levels because consumers still forget to recycle, according to experts - and it's bad news for the environment. → Read More
Even computer experts think ending human oversight of AI is a very bad idea
The UK government is thinking of scrapping the right to ask for a human to review decisions made entirely by AI systems, but some experts are warning that it is not the right way to go. → Read More
Remote-working jobs: These are the best destinations to head for, and the best incentives on offer
Without the need to commute to the office, workers will be better off moving to these destinations, according to new analysis carried out by Remote. → Read More
Scientists are using quantum computing to help them discover signs of life on other planets
Zapata and the University of Hull have partnered to discover how quantum computers could assist with the search for life molecules on exo-planets. → Read More
There are two types of quantum computing. Now one company says it wants to offer both
D-Wave has unveiled a roadmap for the next few years, and it includes a brand-new project: to build a gate model quantum computer. → Read More
5G's biggest benefits will arrive where you'd least expect them
5G comes with the promise of faster speeds, but often only for city dwellers and urban businesses. But what if the technology could change the game for remote communities as well? → Read More
AI: Ban the algorithms that threaten our human rights, says UN chief
From surveillance technology to content moderation, AI is a high-risk game. UN commissioner Michelle Bachelet is pushing for a ban where the technology is contrary to human rights. → Read More
Ford and Walmart will deliver your groceries from these self-driving cars
Walmart, Ford and Argo AI are bringing driverless grocery deliveries to more cities. → Read More