[#TRADESHOW] #APPPEXPO 2026 will be held from March 4–7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. With the #theme “#CONNECT·CREATE·CHANGE,” the #event sets a new #benchmark for the #advertising, #printing, #signage, and #digital #display #industries, gathering #global #innovators to explore the #future of digital printing, #green #technology, and #industrial #applications. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/apppexpo-2026/

This weekend's learning activity was figuring out a good way to make k8s templates out of my YAML files. There are a number of ways to do this, including from Ansible or Helm, but after looking at Kustomize, that's the best way for me to go.

Ansible could do it by either:
a) native k8s modules in ansible
b) with YAML files, and the template files, which would just do variable substitution

Helm is extremely overkill for my use case, although I'm sure I could get it to cooperate.

Kustomize is the best mix of $inputFiles + modifications = $outputFiles per environment, and I really like how it works.

You define your top level YAML files and then tell the environments in an overlays/ directory how you want things to change. You can even have it apply a namespace to all resources in there so it's never forgotten or replace values such as ingress hostnames, which have to be unique per env anyways.

This will let me write one set of files and then push the YAML to k8s properly. I also fully intend to use this for a DR kind of situation where I need to recover everything.

All of this will fit very well into my new Gitea instance, replete with an Actions runner.

#homelab #k8s #kubernetes #kustomize #learning #neverstoplearning #technology #yaml #selfhosted

I've mentioned before how I like to test out a tool to know if it works for me and this is another good example of that. I was able to get Kustomize working the way I wanted in a very short amount of time.

#homelab #tech #technology

📰 ** Information Briefing: **

✨ New #Release: A Practical Guide
- Practical guide for beginners, researchers, and non-programmers
- From #Ai user to #Ai builder: step-by-step approach
- No massive compute or big-tech resources needed
- Author: J. Paul Liu

🔗 https://www.adalta.info/pdf/index.html?title=prstn_release_115879831511027756&lang=en
[ Verfügbar in 🇩🇪 (lang=de)//Available in 🇺🇸 (lang=en)//Disponible en 🇫🇷 (lang=fr) ]

#Books #Newreleases #Llms #Technology #Textbooks #AISummary #Bot

Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers

Many left-leaning states and cities are trying to protect their residents’ personal information amid the immigration crackdown. But a growing number of conse...

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/09/repub/worried-about-surveillance-states-enact-privacy-laws-and-restrict-license-plate-readers/#constitutional-rights #immigration #politics-&-gov #technology #the-u.s.-constitution #trump-surveillance-of-citizens #us-surveillance-of-citizens

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A police officer uses the Flock Safety license plate reader system.

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A study finds that a quantum neural network can predict pairs of quantum properties with precision that seems to bypass the uncertainty principle in specific cases, suggesting new ways quantum AI could analyze complex systems beyond classical limits.

#Quantum #QuantumComputing #technology #Science

🔗 Discover more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509710-quantum-neural-network-may-be-able-to-cheat-the-uncertainty-principle/#:~:text=Quantum%20neural%20network%20may%20be%20able%20to%20cheat%20the%20uncertainty%20principle

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-14-day-6/clip/16189980-how-silicon-valley-soured-democracy-embraced-authoritarianism

#technology #fascism #cbc #day6

https://www.thenerdreich.com/

#technology #fascism

Days captured like this seem to happen more often now. Of course I balance everything out. Rest is also training

#Cycling #training #MTB #hybrid #Time #Trial #race #bike #technology #Android #ThreadedRodsForBeginners

17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Exposed in Major Data Leak

https://cyberpress.org/instagram-data-leak

#security #safety #data #InfoSec #cybersecurity #instagram #meta #social #media #SocialMedia #tech #technology #BigTech

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@danielpetrica/115875408017736734

Most of today's product hunt top products are AI from what i see.
Could you share some love on product hunt to promote a non AI based product? the scoring algorithm is just an algorithm no ai involved in judging the plugins health.
I worked on the site since November last year and hoping to be able to help laravel developers like myself.
#founder #business #technology #buildinpublic #aislop

#HongKong is set to present its largest-ever #technology #showcase at the #Consumer #Electronics #Show (#CES) 2026 in #LasVegas, with 61 companies participating in the #HK #TechPavilion. The #tech #pavilion will run from January 6 to 9, #featuring a mix of early-stage #business and mature #firms in #sectors such as #artificial #intelligence (#AI), #robotics, #healthtech, and #sustainability. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-tech-pavilion-at-ces-2026-showcases-61-companies-in-ai-robotics-and-healthtech/

[#TRADESHOW] Shanghai #International #Ad & #Sign #Technology & #Equipment Exhibition will be held from March 4 to March 7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. As a #core #segment #event of #APPPEXPO 2026, the #expo focuses on the #future of #advertising, #signage, and #digital #printing #technologies, aligning with national strategies and #industry transformation. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/shanghai-international-ad-sign-technology-equipment-exhibition-2026/

If you had to remain in your home for a year and you couldn’t go out except to buy groceries, doctors appointments, etc., what is the one piece of technology accessible technology that is that you wouldn’t be able to live without?#Accessibility #Technology#fediverse

CES 2026 saw the announcement of many important developments in robotics, including the debut of Atlas, the humanoid from Boston Dynamics. Here are some of the most memorable ones that @Techcrunch writer Lucas Ropek met at the show:

https://flip.it/_ne8j7

#Tech #AI #CES2026 #Robotics #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

Instagram Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Info of 17.5M Accounts

Compromised data includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.

https://cybersecuritynews.com/instagram-data-leak-exposes-sensitive-info-of-17-5m-accounts/

#Instagram #Meta #hack #leak #socialmedia #technology #privacy #personalinformation #cybersecurity

During the 14th Five-Year #Plan period, #Shanghai has #emerged as a key #destination for foreign #enterprises, with cumulative utilized #foreign #investment reaching $100.33 billion as of September. The city hosts 631 foreign-invested #research and #development #centers, over half focused on #sectors such as information #technology, #auto parts, and #biopharma, along with 1,060 foreign-invested #headquarters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/shanghai-attracts-100-33-billion-in-foreign-investment-ahead-of-15th-five-year-plan/

From underneath @pluralistic's article:

"I remember when the micro-chip was new. They said that by the end of the twentieth century we'd all have much more leisure time. They forgot that we live under a system where the benefits go to the few, and the majority end up either losing their job, or being controlled by the new #technology, being de-skilled, spied on, and probably working even harder."
PhilWebster

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/10/trump-beginning-of-end-enshittification-make-tech-good-again#comment-173527906

#disruption #democracy #inequality #exploitation #capitalism

The 2025 #Global #Intelligent #Machinery and #Electronics #Expo (#AIE) is being held in a dual-city format across #Macao and #Zhuhai, organized by the #China Electronics #Chamber of #Commerce. #Event serves as a #platform for #showcasing the latest #developments and #applications in the intelligent #technology #sector, reflecting China’s growing #influence in #global #tech #markets and #innovation #hubs. https://cnbusinessforum.com/2025-aie-expo-in-macao-and-zhuhai-showcases-chinas-intelligent-technology-innovations/

The reason why RAM is so expensive.

#ai #llm #it #tech #technology #economics #economy #finance

Which browser is your "daily driver" in 2026?

#linux #fedora #askfedi #ubuntu #debian #security #infosec #tech #technology #cybersecurity #firefox #mozilla #chrome #google #edge #microsoft #manjaro #gameDev #devops #web #webdev #brave #vivaldi #gnome #kde #opensource #privacy #software #foss

📰 ** Information Briefing: **

✨ Gmail #Update: AI-Powered Inbox
- #Google is rolling out a new AI #Update for Gmail.
- AI Inbox provides personalized briefings and summaries.
- Initially available to trusted testers in the US.
- Privacy standards maintained, AI features can be turned off.

🔗 https://www.adalta.info/pdf/index.html?title=prstn_google_115868262049402582&lang=en
[ Verfügbar in 🇩🇪 (lang=de)//Available in 🇺🇸 (lang=en)//Disponible en 🇫🇷 (lang=fr) ]

#Uknews #Technology #Artificialintelligence #AISummary #Bot

Is Craigslist the last real place on the internet, apart from the open social web, of course? Here's Jennifer Swann's story for @WIRED and @ArsTechnica on this "utopian vision of a much earlier, far more earnest Internet."

https://flip.it/uIYMTO

#Technology #Tech #Culture #Internet #InternetCulture #Craigslist

“I feel like we're rebooting to the last version of the Internet that I felt uncomplicated joy about.”

@Casey, @kevin and @pj on why they set up their Forkiverse fediverse server.

https://www.searchengine.show/the-fediverse-experiment/

#Fediverse #Federation #ActivityPub #Forkiverse #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb #Internet #Technology #Tech

Canon Shows Off Prototype SPAD Image Sensor With 26 Stops of Dynamic Range https://petapixel.com/2026/01/09/canon-shows-off-prototype-spad-image-sensor-with-26-stops-of-dynamic-range/ #dynamicrange #imagesensor #Technology #technology #Industry #ces2026 #sensor #Canon #News #SPAD

Exquisite.social is a general Glitch Mastodon server with a slight focus on technology, privacy and *BSD. We are here to play and make friends in a supportive atmosphere.

This server has a post size of up to 2500 characters.

https://exquisite.social

You can find out more at https://exquisite.social/about or contact the admin account @exquisite

#FeaturedServer #Technology #Privacy #BSD #GlitchMastodon #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

being serious, what is the damage that can be done on banking apps if a person's device is jailbroken/rooted/running a custom ROM; why do bank apps usually warn or prevent users who modify their devices?

#AskFedi #Tech #Technology

This AI App Lets You Relight Your Photos https://petapixel.com/2026/01/09/this-ai-app-lets-you-relight-your-photos/ #ArtificialIntelligence #Post-Processing #photoediting #Technology #ailighting #higgsfield #relighting #aiediting #lighting #relight #News

The EU, as well as every country in the world, should be taking seriously the importance of sovereign systems for communicating and disseminating information.

The ActivityPub protocol is proven and makes many platforms compatible and accessible to each other, allowing for effective information sharing and communication.

The only reason many people do not leave X is that many important services and public figures remain on that platform. Therefore, if countries truly care about digital sovereignty and resilience, they should adopt and promote the use of open source platforms and networks based on the ActivityPub protocol, whether it is Mastodon, Pleroma, Vebinet, or another platform.

#fediverse #ActivityPub #Vebinet #Mastodon #Pleroma #socialmedia #X #Twitter #DigitalSovereignty #EU #Europe #EUpol #OpenSource #technology

Navigating the complex landscape of employee monitoring software and privacy laws requires careful consideration to avoid legal challenges and maintain a secure work environment. Employee monitoring can expose sensitive data, compromising individual privacy rights. Understand the security implications and implement thoughtful policies to mitigate risks and protect your business while respecting employee autonomy.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/the-unseen-shadow-in-your-office-what-employee-monitoring-software-and-privacy-laws-mean-for-your-right-to-privacy

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://steelefortress.com/kasf1c

Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark

Rising tensions between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States are increasing awareness of privacy and security. The globally recommended app by privacy and security experts, Signal, is now being downloaded massively and tops the Danish Google Play Store.

https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/

#Signal #privacy #messaging #technology #Denmark #Greenland #USA

During the 14th Five-Year #Plan period, #Shanghai has #emerged as a key #destination for foreign #enterprises, with cumulative utilized #foreign #investment reaching $100.33 billion as of September. The city hosts 631 foreign-invested #research and #development #centers, over half focused on #sectors such as information #technology, #auto parts, and #biopharma, along with 1,060 foreign-invested #headquarters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/shanghai-attracts-100-33-billion-in-foreign-investment-ahead-of-15th-five-year-plan/

"Mit zunehmender technischer Entwicklung erweitern auch #Polizei und #Justiz ihre Methoden: ob es erst die Fingerabdruckspuren waren, später die DNA-Tests und nun, mittels künstlicher Intelligenz, dem sogenannten digitale #Rig, eine Abstraktion des menschlichen Skeletts. An der Verwendung in Strafverfahren gibt es fundierte Kritik. Deshalb hier eine kurze Übersicht und der Versuch einer Einordnung...."

Kritik an #Skelettvermessung - auch im Kontext des Budapest-Verfahrens

https://emrawi.org/?Juristische-Kritik-an-Skelettvermessung-auch-im-Kontext-des-Budapest-Verfahrens-3834

Was ist ein digitales Rig?

https://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/audio/wdr5/wdr5-morgenecho-interview/was-ist-ein-rig-ki-in-der-polizeiarbeit-100.html

#Überwachung #Tech #Technology #BudapestKomplex #FreeMaja #FreeThemAll #Forensik #DigitaleForensik

The Hasselblad X2D II 100C Honors its Legacy While Embracing the Future https://petapixel.com/2026/01/08/the-hasselblad-x2d-ii-100c-honors-its-legacy-while-embracing-the-future/ #hasselbladx2dii100c #mediumformat #hasselblad #technology #Equipment #Sponsored #sponsored #cameras

These intrusions violate the law.

#News #Privacy #Technology #PublicPolicy #Corruption #LawEnforcement #Eavesdropping

https://www.404media.co/inside-ices-tool-to-monitor-phones-in-entire-neighborhoods

Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center proposal in Michigan township

Microslop has identified itself as the mystery company behind a prospective data center in a part of Michigan where locals have objected to such a development.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/microsoft-behind-controversial-data-center-in-michigan-township.html

#Microsoft #Microslop #AI #datacenters #technology #Michigan #electricity #WaterResources

The Future for Pentax is Uncertain, but Ricoh is Committed to the Brand https://petapixel.com/2026/01/08/the-future-for-pentax-is-uncertain-but-ricoh-is-committed-to-the-brand/ #ricohimaging #technology #Equipment #Features #feature #pentax #ricoh #dslr

[#TRADESHOW] #APPPEXPO 2026 will be held from March 4–7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. With the #theme “#CONNECT·CREATE·CHANGE,” the #event sets a new #benchmark for the #advertising, #printing, #signage, and #digital #display #industries, gathering #global #innovators to explore the #future of digital printing, #green #technology, and #industrial #applications. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/apppexpo-2026/

This the same BBC bowing to Trump's whims?

But then we all know where the BBC stands on child abuse, if it's a Big Name doing it, look the other way!

The right wing will not protect our Women and Children.

#BBCBias #JImmySavile #BBC #TimDavie #ClanOfPaedophiles #Technology #Twitter #ElonMusk #Musk

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Tim Davie says BBC will stay on X to try to stem ‘flood’ of global misinformation Director general says BBC needs to reach young audiences online amid pressure to leave Elon Musk-owned site

"The door is open a crack, the wind is blowing, the post-American internet is upon us: it's a new, good #internet that delivers the technological self-determination of the old, good internet, and the ease of use of Web 2.0 that let our normie friends can use it, too."
@pluralistic

https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-american-enshittification-resistant-internet/

#enshittification #tariffs #digitalmarketsact #eu #apple #amazon #google #facebook #instagram #whatsapp #microsoft #chatgpt #tesla #technology #bigtech #economics #diday #opensource #foss

Why data governance is your next revenue engine and not just a compliance checkbox.

Data governance sometimes brings negative thoughts by being seen as a dry, bureaucratic necessity to keep regulators happy. But what if I told you that treating data governance as a strategic asset can directly drive revenue and business growth?

Let’s reframe the conversation.

Trusted data = Confident decisions

When data is accurate, consistent, and accessible, teams across your organization, from marketing to sales to product, can make faster, smarter decisions. Imagine your sales team acting on real-time customer insights or your product team launching features backed by clean, reliable usage data. That’s revenue acceleration in action.

Unlock hidden opportunities

Governed data isn’t just about avoiding errors; it’s about uncovering patterns and opportunities. With a solid governance framework, you can confidently analyze customer behavior, optimize pricing strategies, or identify untapped markets. It’s like turning on a spotlight in a dark room, suddenly, everything becomes actionable.

Fuel AI and innovation

AI and machine learning thrive on high-quality data. Without governance, AI models are built on shaky foundations, leading to biased outcomes or missed predictions. But with clean, well-managed data? You are poised to innovate faster, personalize experiences, and stay ahead of competitors. Think of data governance as the rocket fuel for your AI initiatives.

Build customer trust (and loyalty)

In times data privacy concerns, customers reward transparency. A robust governance framework ensures compliance with regulations like GDPR, PIPL or CCPA, but it also signals to customers that you value their data. That trust translates into loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth: all revenue drivers.

Break down silos, boost collaboration

Governance creates a common language for data across departments. When everyone understands how data is defined, stored, and used, collaboration skyrockets. Marketing and sales align on customer journeys, finance and operations sync on performance metrics, resulting in cohesive strategies that maximize revenue potential.

Data governance is a revenue enabler

Data governance isn’t a cost center; it’s a revenue enabler.When you invest in governance, you are not just avoiding fines, you are building a foundation for growth, innovation, and customer-centric approach.

#data #DataGovernance #business #marketing #collaboration #customer #privacy #GDPR #PIPL #CCPA #digital #DigitalTransformation #AI #innovation #artificialintelligence #technology #tech

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The image shows text on blue background saying "Why data governance is the next revenue engine and not just a compliance checkbox". In the bottom right corner, there is a link to Dawid Wiktor's profile on Vebinet: vebinet.com/@dawid.

As executives, you're no strangers to high-stakes decision-making and risk management. But when it comes to cybersecurity, many underestimate its impact on personal asset protection. Digital evidence can now be a crucial factor in high-net-worth divorce cases, shareholder disputes, and regulatory investigations. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern - it's a matter of protecting your boardroom, your business, and your future.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/the-silent-shadow-in-your-boardroom-the-hidden-dangers-of-cybersecurity-for-executives

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://steelefortress.com/ea5y2m

WTF? 😖

Everyone hates OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud app that steals then deletes all your files…

https://boingboing.net/2026/01/05/everyone-hates-onedrive-microsofts-cloud-app-that-steals-then-deletes-all-your-files.html

#microsoft #windows #tech #technology #BigTech #enshittification #cloud

#HongKong is set to present its largest-ever #technology #showcase at the #Consumer #Electronics #Show (#CES) 2026 in #LasVegas, with 61 companies participating in the #HK #TechPavilion. The #tech #pavilion will run from January 6 to 9, #featuring a mix of early-stage #business and mature #firms in #sectors such as #artificial #intelligence (#AI), #robotics, #healthtech, and #sustainability. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-tech-pavilion-at-ces-2026-showcases-61-companies-in-ai-robotics-and-healthtech/

Don't let your social media security blindside you. A single misstep can lead to a crash landing, with harmful content spreading like wildfire. Develop a robust content moderation policy with the right tool by your side - just as having a reliable GPS helps navigate busy highways, it can keep your online presence secure.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/10-common-fails-that-can-get-your-social-media-content-moderation-policy-wrong

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://steelefortress.com/2bclhg

📰 New Post From The SeerOfSouls Blog 📰

Alternatives For Logitech Options+ For MacOS

https://www.seerofsouls.com/alternatives-for-logitech-options-for-macos/

Associated Mastodon Account: @Cliff

#Tech #Technology #AllThingsTech #SeerOfSouls #Blog #Blogging #Blogger #Author #Writer #WordPress

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions.

From @AssociatedPress: New technology included programs for "tracking heart rates and emotions to alerting if a baby or young child is accidentally left in the car."

https://flip.it/PG5Jdk

#CES #Tech #AI #Technology #Cars

AI-driven reputational harm is a growing crisis of the AI era

AI has emerged as an helpful tool that drives innovation and efficiency across industries. Yet, with the embrace of its potential, a new crisis unfolds: the escalating threat of AI-driven reputational harm.

For public figures such as celebrities, creators, influencers, entrepreneurs and professionals alike, the stakes have never been higher. While working with several clients and partners, I’ve witnessed firsthand how AI’s unchecked power to label, categorize and judge individuals can negatively impact careers, tarnish reputations and alter lives.

AI and the silent threat

AI systems, trained on vast datasets, are only as unbiased as the data they consume. When these algorithms mislabel individuals, whether through flawed data interpretation, biased associations, or technical errors, the consequences are profound. Unlike human errors, which can be corrected, AI-driven mistakes operate at scale. A single algorithmic misstep can quickly spread across platforms, amplified by the viral nature of digital content. Worse, the opacity of generative AI leaves victims with little recourse to challenge these judgments by requesting correction of information.

Consider an artist falsely labeled as “sex offender” by Google’s Gemini, or consider a potential scenario when a creator is wrongfully associated with harmful content by AI chatbot when providing short biography of a creator. The damage is instant, pervasive and often irreversible.

The Wild West of AI as the regulation is lagging behind innovation

The rapid evolution of AI has outpaced regulatory frameworks, creating a landscape rife with ethical pitfalls and issues. Without accountability mandates, transparency requirements, harmonized standards and standardized ethical guidelines, AI developers operate in a gray zone. Who is responsible when an algorithm destroys a reputation? How do we audit systems that even their creators struggle to fully understand?

This regulatory vacuum demands urgent attention. Governments and international bodies should work together to establish guardrails that prioritize human dignity over unchecked innovation. Key measures include transparency mandates requiring AI systems to disclose data sources and decision-making logic, bias audits to identify and mitigate discriminatory patterns in algorithms, legal pathways for redress to ensure victims can contest AI-driven judgments effectively and in timely manner.

PR is a digital shield in the AI era

For public figures and organizations, reputation management is no longer optional, it’s a survival strategy. Reactive crisis communication is insufficient in times when AI can provide misinformation within seconds and false information can be weaponized against an individual.

Proactive PR needs to focus on building a resilient digital footprint by curating authentic content that reinforces values and strengthens the reputation. Additionally, monitoring output of AI chatbots is critical to track how algorithms categorize and present brands online. Preemptive storytelling and crisis communication strategy, allowing to prepare for or even address potential issues and crises head-on through strategic messaging, can significantly mitigate risks before AI systems create and amplify them.

Yet, even the most robust PR strategies cannot fully protect against AI’s unpredictability, bias and data poisoning. This reality clearly shows the need for systemic change.

The invisible scars remain as reputation recovery takes time

Reputational harm inflicted by AI is not a temporary setback, but a lingering wound. Victims face eroded trust, lost opportunities, and profound emotional tolls. Traditional reputation restoration methods falter in the face of algorithmic persistence, where negative labels resurface indefinitely. Recovery demands sustained effort, empathy, and often, legal intervention. The emotional and psychological toll on individuals subjected to AI-driven judgments cannot be overstated, highlighting the urgent need for support systems that address both legal and mental health challenges.

Ethical AI and collective responsibility

Addressing the growing crisis caused by AI requires a multi-stakeholder approach.

Regulators should enforce ethical AI standards and hold companies accountable for harms, ensuring transparency and fairness are among pillars of AI development.

Corporations, particularly those developing AI solutions and large language models, must prioritize bias mitigation, establish ethical design principles and invest in safety, while establishing accessible systems for those impacted by algorithmic errors.

The PR industry needs to be more active by advocating for digital literacy, empowering individuals to understand and challenge harm caused by AI. Moreover, the PR industry should work on evolving its strategies to counter AI-related threats and risks, blending technological insights with human-centric storytelling to protect and strengthen reputations of clients in the AI era.

Balancing innovation with humanity

AI’s potential is undeniable, but its unchecked use threatens the very fabric of trust that binds our personal and professional worlds. There is a lot of discussions about AI advancements and use cases, but the conversation must shift from mere technological advancements to ethical stewardship.

For every leader, creator, and individual, challenges posed by AI create a clear message: Guard your digital presence with vigilance, demand accountability from AI companies, and recognize that reputation management is no longer a luxury, but a lifeline.

The AI should serve as a tool for progress and enhancement, not a weapon of destruction.

#PR #PublicRelations #reputationManagement #reputation #AI #artificialintelligence #tech #technology #business #influencers #creators #society #socialmedia #business #brand #ethics #innovation #humanity

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An image showing a phone screen with AI chatbot apps.

As a CISO, you face a critical threat: your divorce's exposure of professional secrets can compromise your security clearance. Stay one step ahead with insider strategies for navigating divorce while defending company secrets and protecting sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/unveiling-the-shadow-code-insider-strategies-for-cisos-navigating-divorce-while-defending-company-secrets

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

I consider myself reasonably aware of how dependent I am on technology.
Or at least I thought I was.

I recently had to send my phone in for repair and switched to a spare. Nothing dramatic. Same SIM. Calls and SMS work. In theory, I’m fine.

In practice, a surprising amount of my daily life simply stopped working.

I can’t make a bank transfer because the banking app isn’t activated on this device to confirm transactions.
I can’t log in to many websites because they insist on login confirmation from a previously verified phone.
I can’t start the robot vacuum cleaner, which I turned off for the holidays and never set up again.
I can’t even easily turn off some lights, because they’re normally controlled via a smart plug tied to an app.

And these are just the obvious examples I ran into within the first day.

What struck me most is not that this happened, but how complete the dependency is. The phone is not just a tool. It’s an identity anchor, an authorization token, a remote control, a recovery mechanism, and a silent assumption baked into countless systems.

We often talk about backups in terms of data. Files, photos, maybe servers.
Much less often do we think about operational backups for everyday life. What happens when the one device that confirms everything is suddenly unavailable? How many “secure” setups quietly assume permanent smartphone presence?

This is another place where technological maturity is tested. Not by adding more smart features, but by thinking through failure modes. Especially the boring ones. Especially the ones we dismiss because, realistically, how often do we not have our phone at hand?

Until we don’t.

#Technology #DigitalLife #TechDependency #SystemsThinking #SmartHome #DigitalResilience #EverydayTech #ByernNotes

During the 14th Five-Year #Plan period, #Shanghai has #emerged as a key #destination for foreign #enterprises, with cumulative utilized #foreign #investment reaching $100.33 billion as of September. The city hosts 631 foreign-invested #research and #development #centers, over half focused on #sectors such as information #technology, #auto parts, and #biopharma, along with 1,060 foreign-invested #headquarters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/shanghai-attracts-100-33-billion-in-foreign-investment-ahead-of-15th-five-year-plan/

Law firms are at risk of catastrophic cybersecurity breaches due to inadequate AI-driven defense strategies, leaving them vulnerable to devastating zero-day attacks. By adopting a Zero-Trust approach, organizations can mitigate this threat and safeguard their sensitive data from the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/from-zero-day-breaches-to-zero-trust-victories-the-deadly-consequences-of-inadequate-ai-driven-cyber-defense-in-law-firms---and-how-to-prevent-their-own-demise

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

Community-focused, includes the specific requested tags and acknowledges the platform's help.

Just fixed a bug in my Blade templates thanks to a heads-up from a friend here on the fediverse! 🐘

I accidentally escaped my variable by trying to prefix it with an "@" symbol.
@{{ $var }} ❌ (Displays raw braces)
{{ "@" . $var }} ✅ (Displays "@" + value)

#Laravel #PHP #developer #programming #technology #business

Controversial industrial park developer reaches settlement with Bee Cave

The city of Bee Cave reached a settlement agreement with developers Velocis and KBC to hand over a nearly 270,000-square-foot business park to local space company CesiumAstro, which will convert it into office space and use it for satellite assembly.

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/travis-county/controversial-industrial-park-developer-reaches-settlement-with-bee-cave/

#TravisCounty #Local #News #Technology

I replaced Trello, Toggl, and TickTick with free, open-source Super Productivity

Well I have not done so myself, as I still see a shortcoming around not being able to set custom repeats based on a first Wednesday of every month, or the last weekday of the month. It does though have repeats based on fixed schedules as well as com ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/i-replaced-trello-toggl-and-ticktick-with-free-open-source-super-productivity/

#productivity #technology #todo

5 costs of self-hosting that nobody talks about

I can attest to all of these reasons. Just today and yesterday I’ve been solving an issue with my docker networks grabbing 192.168.x.x addresses ranges (after the upgrade to OMV8 overwrote the daemon.json file I’d customised to prevent this). And tw ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/5-costs-of-self-hosting-that-nobody-talks-about/

#selfhosting #technology

Experienced software developers assumed AI would save them a chunk of time. But in one experiment, their tasks took 20% longer

https://fortune.com/article/does-ai-increase-workplace-productivity-experiment-software-developers-task-took-longer/

Paywall free: https://archive.is/fFeVd

#news #tech #technology #AI #aislop #openai #chatgpt

Meta Adds Teleprompter to Ray-Ban Display Glasses, Pauses International Rollout https://petapixel.com/2026/01/06/meta-adds-teleprompter-to-ray-ban-display-glasses-pauses-international-rollout/ #metaraybandisplay #augmentedreality #markzuckerberg #smartglasses #Technology #metarayban #ces2026 #News #meta #CES

[#TRADESHOW] Shanghai #International #Ad & #Sign #Technology & #Equipment Exhibition will be held from March 4 to March 7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. As a #core #segment #event of #APPPEXPO 2026, the #expo focuses on the #future of #advertising, #signage, and #digital #printing #technologies, aligning with national strategies and #industry transformation. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/shanghai-international-ad-sign-technology-equipment-exhibition-2026/

The CES technology show is underway in Las Vegas.

@theverge has a live blog with the latest announcements: https://flip.it/PsvRJv

#CES #CES2026 #Technology #Tech

AI-driven reputational harm is real and on the rise.

It's hard to control how AI will summarize or label a person and not so much can be done when serious issue starts. Unregulated AI creates problems and having proper regulation is necessary.

Companies behind AI solutions should be accountable, if their solutions are causing harm to person's reputation.

And for publicly known persons, including celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs and creators, PR is becoming a must-have, not an optional thing. It's not something be happy about as we are talking about serious harm that can happen to anyone just because of wrong labeling by a machine.

Harmed reputation can be hard to be restored and requires a lot of efforts. The damage caused to the person can't be quickly fixed as it requires continuous work, sensitivity and time.

Unfortunately, we've entered an era where AI can cause severe damage to a person's reputation, career and future prospects. https://www.vice.com/en/article/canadian-artist-has-show-cancelled-after-ai-labeled-him-a-sex-offender-preparing-to-sue-google/

#AI #artificialintelligence #PR #PublicRelations #reputationManagement #reputation #tech #technology #society #influencers #socialmedia #business #artists

The article highlights the critical vulnerability of digital negligence in legal practices, where technical failures can compromise client data and lead to costly malpractice settlements. A key insight is that a robust cyber risk management program must withstand regulatory compliance reviews, malpractice litigation, and adversarial discovery, requiring firms to impl

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/3-developing-cyber-risk-management-programs-tailored-for-legal-practices-myths-that-could-destroy-your-business

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

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NVIDIA is preparing native GeForce NOW support for Linux, reducing reliance on browser workarounds. 🎮
This could make Linux more viable for Windows 10 users ahead of a likely CES 2026 reveal. 🐧

It also deepens reliance on cloud gaming over local control. ⚖️

🔗 https://www.neowin.net/news/new-geforce-now-native-linux-support-could-lure-windows-10-refugees/

#TechNews #Linux #Gaming #OpenSource #Privacy #Cloud #NVIDIA #Software #Technology #Users #Freedom #GeForce #GeForceNOW #Game #Games #Gamedev #FOSS #Windows #CES #CES2026

The landscape of whistleblower protection stands at a critical inflection point, where emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks create unprecedented opportunities for whistleblowers, but also introduce novel vulnerabilities that organizations and legal professionals must understand. The key insight lies in recognizing that the evolution of digital communication and

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/when-journalism-goes-rogue-the-consequences-of-unchecked-whistleblower-suppression-in-the-dark-web-era

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

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@autonomysolidarity @back2theRoot Un hacktiviste supprime des sites web suprémacistes en direct lors d'une conférence de hackers

Un hacktiviste a effacé à distance trois sites web suprémacistes en direct sur scène pendant leur intervention lors d'une conférence de hackers la semaine dernière, et les sites n'ont toujours pas été remis en ligne.
Le hacker pseudonyme, qui se fait appeler Martha Root - habillée en Pink Ranger des Power Rangers - a supprimé les serveurs de WhiteDate, WhiteChild et WhiteDeal en temps réel à la fin d'un exposé lors du congrès annuel Chaos Communication à Hambourg, en Allemagne....'

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/hacktivist-deletes-white-supremacist-websites-live-on-stage-during-hacker-conference/

Superbe 👏 @back2theRoot

#Ccc #39C3 #FightNazis #Hacking #Tech #Technology #Activism #HHamburg #Germany

During the 14th Five-Year #Plan period, #Shanghai has #emerged as a key #destination for foreign #enterprises, with cumulative utilized #foreign #investment reaching $100.33 billion as of September. The city hosts 631 foreign-invested #research and #development #centers, over half focused on #sectors such as information #technology, #auto parts, and #biopharma, along with 1,060 foreign-invested #headquarters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/shanghai-attracts-100-33-billion-in-foreign-investment-ahead-of-15th-five-year-plan/

The 2025 #Global #Intelligent #Machinery and #Electronics #Expo (#AIE) is being held in a dual-city format across #Macao and #Zhuhai, organized by the #China Electronics #Chamber of #Commerce. #Event serves as a #platform for #showcasing the latest #developments and #applications in the intelligent #technology #sector, reflecting China’s growing #influence in #global #tech #markets and #innovation #hubs. https://cnbusinessforum.com/2025-aie-expo-in-macao-and-zhuhai-showcases-chinas-intelligent-technology-innovations/

Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference

‚A hacktivist remotely wiped three white supremacist websites live onstage during their talk at a hacker conference last week, with the sites yet to return online.
The pseudonymous hacker, who goes by Martha Root — dressed as Pink Ranger from the Power Rangers — deleted the servers of WhiteDate, WhiteChild, and WhiteDeal in real time at the end of a talk at the annual Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany….‘

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/hacktivist-deletes-white-supremacist-websites-live-on-stage-during-hacker-conference/

Great 👏 @back2theRoot

#Ccc #39C3 #FightNazis #Hacking #Tech #Technology #Activism #HH #Hamburg #Germany

The lack of proper data classification and encryption can be a catastrophic mistake in high-net-worth divorce proceedings, accelerating litigation and exposing sensitive information to adversaries who can exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain, leading to devastating consequences for those involved. To avoid this fate, organizations must implement a robust data classification

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/mastering-data-classification-transform-your-organization-from-chaos-to-control-in-90-days

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://pub-097c8610eb074a81bd7667d9ed6088e5.r2.dev/blog_teasers/sora_1767658051_8s_9x16.mp4

[#TRADESHOW] #APPPEXPO 2026 will be held from March 4–7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. With the #theme “#CONNECT·CREATE·CHANGE,” the #event sets a new #benchmark for the #advertising, #printing, #signage, and #digital #display #industries, gathering #global #innovators to explore the #future of digital printing, #green #technology, and #industrial #applications. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/apppexpo-2026/

For those of us who find things like folding clothes a tedious task, LG has revealed an AI-powered humanoid that can do your chores for you. Read more from @Engadget:

https://flip.it/S-hkWV

#Tech #CES #CES2026 #AI #Technology

📰 ** Information Briefing: **

✨ Slide 1: Title/Summary
**Topic:** Gender-Neutral #Documentation in #W3c TDMRep

🔗 https://www.adalta.info/pdf/index.html?title=prstn_issue_115844098094987827&lang=en
[ Verfügbar in 🇩🇪 (lang=de)//Available in 🇺🇸 (lang=en)//Disponible en 🇫🇷 (lang=fr) ]

#Issue #Github #Gendering #Technology #Equality #Fairness #AISummary #Bot

Lost in Translation — Why AI Can't Save Your Brand From Itself

A reflection on language, culture, and why the words you choose matter more than ever

AI can translate your words. It can't translate your meaning.

I use AI to translate all the time. It's fast. It's accurate. And sometimes it's completely wrong.

Not grammatically. Culturally.

Because translation isn't about moving words from one language to another. It's about understanding what those words mean — the emotions they trigger, the memories they carry, the context they land in.

After decades living between Florence and Los Angeles, switching between Italian and English, I've learned something that no algorithm can replicate: fluency isn't vocabulary. It's intuition. It's feeling when something is off before you can explain why.

And here's the thing — this isn't just about countries and languages. A message that lands with a tech founder in San Francisco might completely miss a CISO in Dallas. Same language. Different culture.

Branding is about emotion. Get it wrong, and you're not just wasting budget — you're damaging trust.

New newsletter out now.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lost-translation-why-ai-cant-save-your-brand-from-itself-ciappelli-yrphc

What's your experience with AI translation — helpful tool or dangerous shortcut?

#advertising #Branding #Marketing #AI #Translation #Storytelling #StudioC60 #CulturalIntelligence #tech #technology #cybersecurity #infosec #infosecurity

Shipped a new project: https://laraplugins.io 🎉

It's a health directory for #Laravel packages — helping devs find well-maintained plugins.

Tech stack highlights from my Cloudflare Radar scan:
PHP 8.5.1 and Laravel 12 (staying current!)
HTTP/3 via Cloudflare
Alpine.js + HTTP/3 for fast, modern UX
As someone who values clean code and observability, I'm practicing what I preach. Open to feedback from the community!

#developer #programming #technology #PHP #Laravel #DevOps

Here is a two-sentence summary of the article, using an analogy to likens the cybersecurity threat to a familiar everyday hazard: Implementing robust privacy-by-design frameworks can help organizations avoid being like a smoker who only realizes their addiction once they've developed a serious health issue; instead, by embedding data protection into systems and processes from inception, companies can reduce breach risk, regulatory exposure, and l

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/transform-compliance-into-a-strategic-advantage-building-privacy-by-design-frameworks-for-unrivaled-corporate-excellence

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://pub-097c8610eb074a81bd7667d9ed6088e5.r2.dev/blogteasers/sora17676149068s9x16.mp4

[#TRADESHOW] Shanghai #International #Ad & #Sign #Technology & #Equipment Exhibition will be held from March 4 to March 7, 2026, at the National #Exhibition and #Convention #Center (#Shanghai), #China. As a #core #segment #event of #APPPEXPO 2026, the #expo focuses on the #future of #advertising, #signage, and #digital #printing #technologies, aligning with national strategies and #industry transformation. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/shanghai-international-ad-sign-technology-equipment-exhibition-2026/

Here is a concise summary of the article in two sentences: As remote work continues to shift the cybersecurity landscape, organizations must prioritize comprehensive security policies to protect intellectual property, maintain regulatory compliance, and prevent catastrophic breaches - with documented security frameworks experiencing 51% fewer successful breaches than those without formal policies. To build a secure remote work infrastructure, bus

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/unlocking-the-secure-edge-exclusive-insights-from-industry-leaders-on-how-to-establish-top-tier-remote-work-policies-and-procedures

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

🎥 Watch Teaser: https://pub-097c8610eb074a81bd7667d9ed6088e5.r2.dev/blogteasers/sora17676040588s9x16.mp4

During the 14th Five-Year #Plan period, #Shanghai has #emerged as a key #destination for foreign #enterprises, with cumulative utilized #foreign #investment reaching $100.33 billion as of September. The city hosts 631 foreign-invested #research and #development #centers, over half focused on #sectors such as information #technology, #auto parts, and #biopharma, along with 1,060 foreign-invested #headquarters. https://cnbusinessforum.com/shanghai-attracts-100-33-billion-in-foreign-investment-ahead-of-15th-five-year-plan/

New blog post, first in a long time.

Why I chose to go towards Machine Learning research

https://nilio.ca/post?title=Why%20I%20chose%20to%20go%20towards%20Machine%20Learning%20research

#ml #machinelearning #ai #technology

Here is a two-sentence summary of the article with an analogy that likens the cybersecurity threat to a familiar everyday hazard: Just like how a burst pipe can quickly turn from a minor inconvenience into a catastrophic flood, high-net-worth divorces involving business owners or executives can become major security threats if left unaddressed. By recognizing the intersection of family law and cybersecurity early on and implementing proper techni

Read more: https://steelefortress.com/fortress-feed/5-family-disputes-that-imperiled-corporate-security-postures-and-how-to-learn-from-their-failures

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #InfoSec #Security #DataProtection #Tech #Technology

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#news #tech #technology #socialmedia #twitter #rednote #censorship

"Throughout space there is energy. Is this energy static or kinetic! If static our hopes are in vain; if kinetic — and this we know it is, for certain — then it is a mere question of time when men will succeed in attaching their machinery to the very wheelwork of nature."

Serbian-American inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla died #OTD in 1943.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla

Books by Nikola Tesla at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5067

#books #science #technology

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Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) thinking. Tesla is seated in a dimly lit study or laboratory. He wears a dark, tailored suit, complete with a high-collared white shirt and a neatly tied bowtie, reflecting his elegant style. His slender frame and sharp features are illuminated by soft, focused light, emphasizing his high cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and slightly furrowed brow.