In the fast-paced world of innovation, every breakthrough carries the risk of missteps, miscalculations, or under-delivering promises. The biggest tech story of 2024 — the CrowdStrike outage that affected businesses and consumers nationwide — was also one of the year’s most notable failures. But the CrowdStrike story is more than just a tale of failure…
The European Data Protection Board has published an opinion addressing data protection in AI models. It covers assessing AI anonymity, the legal basis for processing data, and mitigation measures for impacts on data subjects for tech companies operating in the bloc. It was published in response to a request from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the…
Payroll documentation is more than just paperwork — it’s the backbone of your company’s compliance and efficiency. For HR professionals managing payroll across different regions, whether in a global company, a U.S.-only operation, or something in between, understanding which forms and records are required is essential. Getting employees paid at work while meeting tax, social…
On June 28 2023, Microsoft and LinkedIn launched the AI Skills Initiative certificate program, a library of free videos for professionals who are beginners in generative AI. The program aims to teach participants how to apply generative AI to their work. As of December 2024, Microsoft expanded its library to form the AI Skills Navigator…
As of Dec. 27, Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in all EU member states, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This decision follows regulations requiring electronic devices sold in these countries to feature USB-C charging ports, which these models lack. The European “Common Charging” Directive 2022/2380,…
