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Nadella explains how Microsoft will deal with hybrid work paradox
“According to our research, the vast majority of employees say they want more flexible remote work options, but at the same time also say they want more in-person collaboration, post-pandemic. This is the hybrid work paradox,” Nadella said in a blog post.
Irdai slaps Rs 24 lakh penalty on Policybazaar for violating advertisement norm
Policybazaar said it had issued the SMS to keep their customers updated and not to mislead the customers. They also confirmed that they have stopped the SMS immediately on receipt of the Authority”s communication, Irdai said.Â
Internet upgrade breathes new life into rural areas, new UN report finds
“The experience of the pandemic has shown, for example, that where high-quality Internet connectivity is coupled with flexible working arrangements, many jobs that were traditionally considered to be urban can be performed in rural areas too,” he said.
Upstream Security raises $36M from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to disrupt the telematics insurance space
The strategic partnership with MSI will help revolutionize the car insurance industry, allowing insurance companies to use connected vehicle data to gain meaningful insights for various insurance-related areas including improved risk management and enhanced customer experience.
The rapid growth of the connected car ecosystem has brought along with it an increased interest in telematics-based services. Upstream’s cloud-based mobility data platform expands MSI’s data analytics capabilities and enables MSI to provide additional risk-related services based on driver usage and behavior.
Kit for rapid Covid-19 home-testing approved, ICMR advises against indiscriminate uses
”Data in the app of your mobile phone will be centrally captured in a secure server which is connected with the ICMR COVID-19 testing portal, where all data will be eventually stored. Patient confidentiality will be fully maintained,” the advisory underlined.
U.K. Flying-Taxi hub aims to develop blueprint for aerial roads
The project, backed by 1.2 million pounds ($1.7 million) of government funds, involves construction of a centrally located hub that will host demonstration flights across the city of almost 400,000 people, according to Ricky Sandhu, founder of Urban-Air Port, which will operate the ground infrastructure.
Received 40,300 govt requests for user data from India: Facebook report
“Facebook responds to government requests for data in accordance with applicable law and our terms of service. Each and every request we receive is carefully reviewed for legal sufficiency and we may reject or require greater specificity on requests that appear overly broad or vague,” the report said.
Google uses AI tools to decode common skin conditions, tuberculosis
“The tool is not intended to provide a diagnosis nor be a substitute for medical advice as many conditions require clinician review, in-person examination, or additional testing like a biopsy. Rather we hope it gives you access to authoritative information so you can make a more informed decision about your next step,” But said during the Google I/O Developer Conference late on Tuesday.
IT Ministry directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy: Govt sources
The IT Ministry believes that the changes to WhatsApp privacy policy and the manner of introducing the said changes undermines the sacrosanct values of informational privacy, data security and user choice and harms the rights and interests of Indian citizens, government sources said.
The government has given seven days to WhatsApp to respond to the notice and if no satisfactory response is received, necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken, sources informed.
Europe regulator sees first flying taxis in 2024 or 2025
More than half a dozen European firms have announced developments of Urban Air Mobility vehicles for passenger use or for unmanned cargo sorties such as delivering medical supplies. “I believe that commercial use of (air) taxis can start to take place in 2024 or 2025,” Patrick Ky, executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said.