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Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Good Morning āļø This week's tech scene is abuzz: The DHS has launched an AI Safety and Security Board, PayPal introduces Shaun Khalfan as its new CISO, and Coca-Cola embarks on a billion-dollar AI and cloud venture with Microsoft. Meanwhile, Nvidia's latest acquisition of AI startup Run:ai, and a significant security breach at LA County Health Services, underscore the persistent challenges in data security.
Grab your coffee and lets dive in!
P.S. Do you know which popular coding language was originally known by a rather 'woodsy' name? Keep scrolling to find out š²š¤
FEATUREDProminent Tech Execs Named to New Federal AI Safety Board
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken a step toward shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in critical infrastructure by establishing the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. This move comes in response to voiced concerns about the ethical deployment and security risks associated with AI technologies in essential services and national security sectors.
By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ā Read Moreā¦
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CIOs ON THE MOVE
PayPal Announces New Chief Information Security Officer
Shaun Khalfan has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at PayPal. With over two decades of experience in information security and risk management across various industries, Khalfan is recognized for his expertise and strategic insight in the field.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ā Read Moreā¦
EXTRA BYTES
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) recently announced a significant five-year strategic partnership valued at $1.1 billion.
In this article, Lonnie Garris explores how hardtech startups are advancing environmental solutions, fueled by strong research and development and growing venture capital support.
Nvidia has officially announced its acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli startup specializing in Kubernetes-based GPU orchestration, with an estimated deal value between $700 million and $1 billion.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services recently announced a significant data breach affecting thousands of patients after a phishing attack targeted the organization in February.
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QUIZZICLE
Before Java, It Was Known Asā¦
Before the name Java, the coding language was known by what arboreal name?
A. Oak
B. Pine
C. Birch
D. Spruce
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