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The U.S. midterm elections are at increasing risk of interference by foreign adversaries led by Russia, and cybersecurity experts warn the Trump administration isn’t adequately defending against the meddling. Continue reading Hackers Already Attacking Midterm Elections, Raising U.S. Alarms
Instead of relying on people’s feelings to make hiring decisions, companies use machine learning to detect the skills needed for certain jobs. The AI then matches candidates who have those skills with open positions. The companies claim not only to fin… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Is Coming for Hiring, and It Might Not Be That Bad
Salesforce.com Inc., a maker of cloud-based customer-relations software, is the latest technology company to embrace the idea of having two chief executives, by promoting Keith Block to run the company alongside co-founder Marc Benioff. Continue reading Salesforce Adopts Co-CEO Structure With Promotion of Keith Block
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. blamed a variant of the 2017 WannaCry ransomware for the unprecedented shutdown of several plants, as it ramps up chipmaking for Apple Inc.’s next iPhones. Continue reading iPhone Chipmaker Blames WannaCry Variant for Plant Closures
Google’s plans for China are even more ambitious than previously understood. But trade tensions between China and the U.S. now loom over their efforts. Continue reading Google Is in Talks With Tencent and Inspur for China Cloud, Sources Say
The internet giant is in talks with Tencent Holdings Ltd., Inspur Group and other Chinese companies to offer Google cloud services in the mainland, according to people familiar with the discussions. Continue reading Google Is in China Cloud Talks With Tencent, Others
Google failed to block a class-action lawsuit by rejected job applicants who accuse the search engine giant of systematically favoring younger candidates. Continue reading For Google Rejects, Team Effort to Prove Age Bias Advances
Google staff awoke on Wednesday to surprising news: Their company is working on a search app tailored, and censored, for China. The project, kept secret from all but select teams and leaders, sparked a furious internal debate. Continue reading Google’s Secret China Project Sparks Fury Among Workers
Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest provider of the machinery that forms the backbone of the internet, said it plans to buy Duo Security for $2.35 billion, adding to its offerings in cloud-based security. Continue reading Cisco to Acquire Duo for $2.35 Billion, Adding to Security
With hacking attacks mounting against U.S. energy companies, guarding the sector will be a top priority for a new cybersecurity effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said on Tuesday. Continue reading Five Months After Energy Cyberattack, U.S. Pushes Collaboration