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The NTIA/Verisign Cooperative Agreement for .Com impacts the fundamental workings of the Internet infrastructure and US digital sovereignty. This article in Circle ID from last week sums up the problems of the Internet Plumbing Monopolies. Is Verisign a Monopoly? Does It Matter? https://lnkd.in/eQ2UrGu4 Here is my response to the article: Your arguments regarding the price of .com are logical; however, the issue of Verisign’s monopoly extends beyond just .com pricing. It also concerns the monopoly power that Verisign holds within the DNS ecosystem, a power given it through the NTIA Cooperative Agreement and Amendment 35 without any US public or Congressional input or oversight. This monopoly power has significant implications for undermining ICANN’s “multi-stakeholder” process. We have seen this in several instances, such as Verisign’s failure to implement a “Thick WHOIS,” despite being an agreed-upon consensus “multi-stakeholder” policy of ICANN back in 2016 (and now required as part of NIS2). Furthermore, Verisign has collaborated with other “contracted parties” to narrow the definition of DNS Abuse by excluding CSAM and IP violations even though the US and EU DNS Abuse definitions include both. Even more troubling is that Verisign has been colluding with ICANN to secure its policy objectives that are counter to the protection of US cybersecurity and consumer/child protection. This has occurred through bilateral contract negotiations - such as those involving .com price increases, DNS Abuse definition, and blocking efforts to ensure an open, accurate, and accessible WHOIS - and ICANN policies involving NIS2 and the US cybersecurity reporting law (CISA). #versign #icann #whois #darkwhois #internetplumbingmonopolies #nationalsecurity #cybersecurity  

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#Breaking - Telecom giant fined $1M by FCC for enabling shocking Biden deepfake scam Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_GbAjkN #biden #fcc #telecom #technology #ai #misinformation This article has been fact-checked by Oigetit ✅ www.oigetit.ai - Using AI to fight Misinformation & Fake News

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September 14 2024 – 5 Notable Articles To Read Article: Verizon’s $9.6B Bid for Frontier Expands Broadband Takeaway: Verizon is set to acquire a fiber competitor in a deal valued at $20B, including debt, to expand its high-speed internet services. Source: Bloomberg Link: https://lnkd.in/dYQ8_SZq Article: Morgan Stanley to debut first Pathway-branded ETFs Takeaway: Morgan Stanley intends to convert two of its flagship equity funds, with a combined $3B in assets, into its first-ever ETFs under the "Morgan Stanley Pathway" brand, according to a regulatory filing. Source: Financial Times Link: https://lnkd.in/dqhrFQyi Article: Romania’s 40% Stock Rally Makes It a Standout of Global Markets Takeaway: The BET index has been one of the world's top performers over the past 12 months, with optimism fueled by the economy and expectations of an upgrade to emerging market status boosting sentiment. Source: Bloomberg News Link: https://lnkd.in/dc6hbr3y Article: South Africa Lures BYD With Critical Minerals, Car Output Skills Takeaway: The trade minister views electric vehicles as key to Africa's industrialization efforts, while China has committed $10B in private sector investments on the continent. Source: Bloomberg Link: https://lnkd.in/dn9xJxj9 Article: European fund classification system expands Takeaway: The latest update introduces several new fund categories in response to recent market developments. The EFC now includes classifications for crypto asset funds, foreign exchange funds, and ultra-short bond funds. At its most detailed level, the system now comprises over 880 fund subcategories, offering classification that meets the evolving needs of the investment community. Source: Funds Europe Link: https://lnkd.in/dXdhrmWZ #news #research #business #investing

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FCC proposed rules on AI generated political advertising now available. FCC Issues Proposed Rules for AI-Generated Political Advertising - In Compliance Magazine https://lnkd.in/gvP4v2cX

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🗞️ Breaking News: Red Ventures Selling CNET at a huge Loss❗️ Context: Red Ventures, the privately held digital media and marketing juggernaut based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is selling CNET, one of the largest tech publishers on the web, to Ziff Davis for just $100 million. For context: Red Ventures bought CNET for approximately $500 million. Reason for the Sale: Total traffic to CNET has dropped by a staggering 50% over the last three years. The main driver behind this decline is a 68% drop in organic traffic (loss off Google rankings and traffic). Tables turned: This sale is a stunning turn of events for CNET, which once bought Ziff Davis (then a tech magazine firm) in a deal worth roughly $1.6 billion - more than two decades ago. Catch Up: - Ziff Davis trades publicly with a market value of $1.94 billion. The company lost about half of its marketcap over the course of the last 48 months. Strategic rationale: If Ziff Davis is able to ink a content licencing deal with Google, Bing/Microsoft or ChatGPT (or else e.g. X.AI) - like Reddit did - it might turn out to be a very smart deal …

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Comment to DC Palter's Rise and Fall of Newchip Accelerator, published as a standalone article. #Newchip #NewchipAccelerator #AndrewRyanNewchip #RyanRafols #RyanRafolsNewchip

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🚗 Attention Auto Manufacturers: Protect Your Data Practices! 🚗 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is closely monitoring data collection and sales activities in the auto industry, highlighting the potential misuse of sensitive car data. Recent enforcement actions suggest that sharing personal data with advertisers could lead to serious consequences. FTC's Message is Clear: “Car manufacturers—and all businesses—should take note that the FTC will take action to protect consumers against the illegal collection, use, and disclosure of their personal data.” In this evolving landscape, it's crucial for auto manufacturers to prioritize data privacy and compliance. BurstIQ can help you navigate these challenges with our robust, blockchain-based solutions designed to: 🔒 Secure Consumer Data: Protect sensitive information with state-of-the-art encryption and privacy controls. 📊 Ensure Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance and avoid costly penalties. 🔍 Enhance Transparency: Provide clear, auditable data usage and sharing records. Partner with BurstIQ to build trust with your customers and stay ahead of regulatory requirements. Let's drive towards a future where data privacy and consumer protection are at the forefront of the automotive industry. 🔗 Learn more about the FTC's stance on car data privacy: https://lnkd.in/esK_NfVH #DataPrivacy #AutoIndustry #FTC #BurstIQ #Blockchain #ConsumerProtection #RegulatoryCompliance #ConnectedCars The Record FTC fires 'shot across the bow' at automakers over connected-car data privacy by Suzanne Smalley General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chevrolet, Tesla, Toyota Motor Corporation, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Volkswagen, BMW of North America, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, Nissan Motor Corporation, Volvo Group, Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차)

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hypothetically, one of the ways to actual near-instant communication is using a large set of bias-entangled qubits, even if separated by light years from e/o: Alice takes a measurement of a large set of her ( half of a million ) bias-entangled physical qubits. Bob uses inference techniques to detect correlations in his set of qubits; if findings are statistically significant - she said Yes, if not - she said No. to a certain degree based on: Quantum Steering and Weak Measurements

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We're transforming Aithor into the go-to #multitool and have rolled out 3 new features in A/B testing mode. Here’s what’s new: (1) #Topic Generator – Crafting clear titles for coursework. (2) #Structure & Logic Builder – Creating a table of contents and essay plan. (3) #CoPilot – An AI-driven text creation assistant, suggesting whole paragraphs based on your writing and chosen topic. Big deal. Great plans. We're in the middle of a #repositioning, which is priority-1 right now. We’re moving away from our current positioning to better resonate with our #academic commitment. Sticking with our old vibe was tough; including restrictions from a few platforms. As AI skeptics are watching, any negative publicity makes us a target, since #AI is still viewed with suspicion. We're expanding our toolset to reach a broader audience and be more helpful to the academic community. We’re not focusing just on students & scientists anymore; we're also stepping into marketing and text creation. The core of what we do is to #reduce the time spent on routine tasks and #focus more on generating better ideas. With the new positioning, we're also on the hunt for funds to accelerate our growth, aim higher, and plan our grand exit in 2025. Keep your eyes peeled — I’ll share more about our repositioning soon!

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If you live inside someone else's semantic landscape, you will undoubtedly lose. Thank you to Carl Franzen @ VentureBeat for letting me discuss how New Industry VC's Narrative Command thesis is applicable to elections. What is Narrative Command? Narrative Command is the concept that in every new market there is a startup that defines a vision of the future…which becomes the default future for that vertical. They define the language of the vertical, forcing everyone else to use that language. They define the seminal experience, and then give audiences or customers a taste of that experience. They boundary the discourse, forcing everyone into it. Once a company seizes Narrative Command in a new vertical, competitors — whether pre-existing or new — must live inside that narrative. Taken to its logical conclusion, Narrative Command becomes self-sustaining, where stakeholders, fans, customers, allies, investors — AND EVEN COMPETITORS — perpetuate the narrative. The best example of this is, of course, Tesla, which possesses Narrative Command of both electric and autonomous vehicles. NIVC invests in seed-stage Deep Tech startups with Narrative Command potential: www.nivc.us And if a startup just wants help with NC, my advisory firm is ready to help: www.johnson-roy.com

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The optimal path for failing company is to partner with startup company and let their vision and culture drive the future. Developing a robust company vision and long-term strategy requires time—typically 5 to 10 years. Frequent CEO changes disrupt momentum and reset execution, undermining progress. Consider companies like Amazon and Tesla: their success stems from unwavering commitment to their vision, backed by steady leadership at the top. In contrast, companies like Intel often replace their CEOs at the first sign of a challenge, disrupting investments in new visions and products. This short-term, shareholder-driven mindset risks erasing some truly great companies!

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile over multiple data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of U.S. consumers. Don't miss today's Metacurity for more on this development and other critical infosec news you should know, including --Storm-0501 now targets hybrid cloud environments, --India's Operation Chakra-III busts 25 online scam operatives, --Critical flaws in commercial platforms used by governments discovered, --Lubbock health system hit by ransomware, --Threat actor breaches Rackspace environment, --much more #FCC #TMobile #storm0501 #operationchakra3 #jasonparker #lubbocktx #rackspace #ransomware #hackers #databreach #infosec #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/efFiX_Ft

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🌍 Blue Dot Brief – Issue 6: Your actions matter. Set an example. Change how you spend your money and how you live. Inspire someone today. 🌍 The Blue Dot Brief is the official newsletter of the Blue Dot Project, authored by Dave Vranicar. We cover topics related to investing in regenerative culture and community. Our latest edition dives into key issues to inspire a regenerative mindset and collective action. From hedging risks through bioregional investments to addressing fast fashion’s environmental toll, we bring you the latest insights. Here are the key highlights: 📌 Words to Ponder: Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson reminds us that nature is resilient. Despite the challenges, balance can be restored, and ecosystems can support food security and well-being. 📌 1 Big Thing: Betting on bioregions. Investing in natural geographic areas reduces risks, maximizes returns, and protects the environment. 📌 Atlantic Ocean Tipping Point: The disruption of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) could drastically alter climates and economies across Europe, Africa, and South America. 📌 Solar Power: Renewable energy is outpacing skeptics, with solar energy growing faster than ever, now leading global electricity capacity. 📌 Fast Fashion: Stop the cycle of waste by choosing clothes that last. Avoid brands contributing to the environmental crisis, and invest in sustainable fashion. 📌 Positive Climate Visions: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson's new book What If We Get It Right? offers an optimistic take on the future and how we can still make a difference. 🌱Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ezgmbwkR #RegenerativeMindset #ImpactInvesting #FastFashion #SolarEnergy #Resilience #Regeneration

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📈 Top Public AI Stocks for April 2024 - ClearOne Inc. (CLRO): A company specializing in audio, video, and web conferencing applications. Their AI configuration and control software, Console, is gaining attention. 🎙️💻 - B.O.S. Better Online Solutions (BOSC): Focused on supply chain and inventory solutions, BOSC’s Intelligent Robotics division incorporates AI technology. 🤖📦 - Opera Ltd. (OPRA): Known for designing web browsers, Opera has integrated ChatGPT and free VPN functionality into its browsers. 🌐🔒 Remember to consider your investment strategy based on value, growth, and momentum! 💡📊 #AI #Investing https://lnkd.in/gPWFe4PF

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