News about open_data on 2022-04-21
AI Drug Discovery Systems Might Be Repurposed to Make Chemical Weapons , Researchers Warn
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists explain why artificial intelligence software could be used to develop drugs for treating diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Chagas disease, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker.
Source: scientificamerican.com
Published on 2022-04-21
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Cambodia's Siem Reap province is to be transformed into a World Heritage Tourism City, according to the latest reports from Phnom Penh. The BBC News website looks at how the project is being developed and how it will work.
Source: akp.gov.kh
Published on 2022-04-21
Artificial intelligence may take your job . Some lessons from my grandmother
A plough pulled by a tractor could do in hours what took Grandma and her siblings а week. But what happened to her grandmother when she went home from school? The BBC’s Bradley Hastings looks at the story.
Source: architectureanddesign.com.au
Published on 2022-04-21
Best VPN Extensions for Chrome [ 2022 ]
Internet service providers are offering extensions for their Chrome browser, which work well within the web browser. But are they really good for your browsing habits and why are some of them better than others? We have been looking for the best VPN extension for Chrome.
Source: alphr.com
Published on 2022-04-21
China Test - Fires New YJ - 21 Hypersonic Missile – Indian Defence Research Wing
The launch of a new ballistic missile has been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence (PLA). But what does it mean for those who believe it could be related to the Iskander aircraft carrier, asks the BBC's Jonathan Marcus.
Source: idrw.org
Published on 2022-04-21
Experts Worries over Nigeria Internet users privacy as google equinox sea cable system takes off in Lagos
The virtual landing of the Google Equiano Sea Cable System in Lagos, Nigeria's governor says it will generate 1.6 million jobs and $10b GDP for the country over the next three years, according to a spokesman at the Open Access Data Centre.
Source: naija247news.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Gold News
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the payments industry, according to a new report from the European Commission for Competition and Markets (ECOMMBX) and the British Chamber of Commerce (BCE).
Source: goldnews.com.cy
Published on 2022-04-21
Google Equiano Sea Cable system lands in Lagos
Google has launched a new high-speed internet cable system in Lagos, Nigeria, which aims to boost the global reputation as the hub for entrepreneurial innovation and growth in the digital age of digital revolutions across the world. They could create millions of jobs.
Source: pmnewsnigeria.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Google subsea cable Equiano to inject 1 . 6m jobs into Nigerian economy
Nigeria’s communications director, Aisha Ehimuan, has announced the launch of a subsea cable to Lagos, which aims to increase internet speed and reduce carbon emission per annum by six per cent, and lower the cost of the electricity.
Source: pulse.ng
Published on 2022-04-21
Government & Policy
This week's HMS Insights series profiles different industries from around the world. This is a full transcript of how the digital healthcare system has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and how it can be used to tackle the challenges of digital technology.
Source: healthcareitnews.com
Published on 2022-04-21
How to preserve our privacy in an AI - enabled world of smart ...
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab MenaFN looks at the importance of privacy in the world. Here, he explains why privacy is already lost and what does it mean to our freedom of information, including our online privacy.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2022-04-21
How to preserve our privacy in an AI - enabled world of smart fridges and fitbits ? Here are my simple fixes
Privacy is not something you can take back from you, but it’s a very different form of privacy, according to the new law of physics. Why is it so important to keep hold of our analogue offline privacy and how does it affect our privacy?
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2022-04-21
INSURANCE LUMINARIES FLOCK TO HIGHWING
A new chief executive has been announced as the new boss of a US-based insurance firm which aims to increase the number of firms in the US and beyond. The company is expected to launch its next generation marketing platform later this year, according to the BBC.
Source: menafn.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Liz Cheney raised more money from deep blue areas , states than from Wyoming : report
The Democratic Party's former chief executive, Liz Cheney, has raised more than $3 million in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report released by Open Secrets. But the vast majority of those funds were sent to her home state.
Source: foxnews.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Making Affordable Housing Easier to Find
The housing market in Massachusetts is struggling to cope with a growing number of income-restricted apartments, according to the BBC’s weekly The Boss series. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the challenges facing the family.
Source: shelterforce.org
Published on 2022-04-21
MediaLab for Women
The CFI project, which aims to create innovative gender-related investigations, has been launched in the UK, France, Italy and Northern Ireland. The project is based on the findings of the BBC's annual Citizens' Fund (CFI) project.
Source: comminit.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Michael Moyihan : A pedestrian - friendly Cork would be in everyone interests
This is a full transcript of an investigation into the identity of those who have been in the Republic of Ireland for more than 30 years. They have also been submitted to their respective addresses in Irish newspapers and online accounts..
Source: irishexaminer.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Non - banks could abuse open banking , say consumer groups
Three consumer bodies have expressed concerns about the introduction of a data-sharing regime (CDR), which allows non-bank lenders to access access to their banking accounts and other financial records, if they are not carefully handled.
Source: mortgagebusiness.com.au
Published on 2022-04-21
Open Knowledge Foundation Open Data Day 2022 Small Grants ( USD 500 to USD 1000 )
Open Data Day 2022 is being launched with the launch of a small grant application to support organisations hosting open data events and activities across the world. Here is the full list of applications for this year’s small grants application, which could be extended until 31st August 2022.
Source: opportunitiesforafricans.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Results of St . Louis County survey on federal aid spending published online
The US state of St. Louis is expected to announce further spending proposals for the county’s Covid-19 aid budget, according to the local government. But some of the proposed federal aid funds could be rejected by councillors.
Source: stltoday.com
Published on 2022-04-21
Smog City : The Fight Against Urban Air Pollution
Air pollution is a serious problem for cities and citizens, according to the BBC’s Andrew Piacquadio. The impact of the pandemic on the air we breathe has been explained by architects using their skills to improve the health of both humans and nature.
Source: archinect.com
Published on 2022-04-21
State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State officials have issued a series of audits which revealed the extent of the failures of local authorities to provide adequate oversight of business improvements in the US state, including the use of industrial development funds in southern the city of Hornell.
Source: osc.state.ny.us
Published on 2022-04-21
Successful CDOs link data , analytics to business outcomes
Data officers are more successful in their role than those focused on enablement projects, according to research from Gartner, the company’s data and analytics chief executives’ agency - which aims to promote value delivery to business.
Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2022-04-21
The development of cyber warfare in the United States , part 5
The UK’s nuclear defence regiment tried to whip up a “dirty bomb” scare out of the discovery of uranium, according to reports from Indian and Indian media. But what does it mean for the Iranian business in the UK?
Source: moderndiplomacy.eu
Published on 2022-04-21
The Linux Foundation Announces Conference Schedule for Open Source Summit North America 2022
The full schedule for the Open Source Summit North America 2022 has been announced by the Linux Foundation, the non-profit organisation enabling mass innovation through open source, taking place June 21-24 in Austin, Texas and virtually, April 21, 2022 - but the event remains a keynote speaker.
Source: prnewswire.com
Published on 2022-04-21