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TikTok rolls out passkey login for iOS devices

July 18, 2023
The list of third-party apps that support passkey login on the iPhone has grown by one, thanks to TikTok. Users of the popular video-sharing service will now have the option to sign in with their passkey associated with their Apple ID, which means they can easily get into their account using Face or Touch ID. Passkeys are considered a safer option than password logins, since they’re…
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AI & RoboticsNews

How AI can improve the future of incident response

July 18, 2023
Cybersecurity software providers must step up their efforts to deliver self-healing software and solutions, according to Adam Zoller, CISO for healthcare leader Providence. Speaking at VentureBeat Transform 2023 last week, Zoller pointed out that there is white space in the…
AI & RoboticsNews

How FedEx Dataworks is using analytics, AI to fortify supply chains

July 17, 2023
A shock absorber every business needs today is to gain new insights that are hidden in real-time supply chain data. Companies can capitalize on these insights to make their supply chains more resilient. And the more resilient the supply chain, the greater a company’s ability to absorb unpredictable disruptions. FedEx is on a mission to help its customers absorb supply-chain and market shocks…
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AI & RoboticsNews

VB Transform Innovation Showcase winner: Arize AI

July 17, 2023
There are many companies innovating in the generative AI, machine learning (ML) and analytics spaces. Ten were nominated at the Innovation Showcase at this year’s VentureBeat Transform. Ultimately, three winners were selected in three categories: Best Presentation Style…
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Wix announces AI text-to-website generator

July 17, 2023
Today, DIY website builder Wix announced an automated tool to create complete websites using natural language prompts. The capability will debut as part of a broader suite of AI-powered features that the company says will simplify the entire process of building, designing…
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Bluesky allowed people to include the n-word in their usernames

July 17, 2023
Before this week, Bluesky, the up-and-coming decentralized Twitter alternative, did not have a system in place to automatically prevent people from registering usernames that featured the n-word as part of their handle. On Wednesday, the company received multiple reports of someone who had the slur in their username. And while Bluesky eventually dealt with the issue, many are upset by the fact the…
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GamingNews

The Activision Blizzard acquisition isn’t over until it’s over | Kaser Focus

July 17, 2023
Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. Earlier in the week, it appeared that the FTC’s case against Microsoft had been summarily dismissed by Judge Corley, at least insofar as she wouldn’t grant an injunction against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC wasn’t going down without a fight, as they…
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