Google says it will sign EU’s AI code of practice

Google has confirmed it will sign the European Union’s general-purpose AI code of practice, a voluntary framework designed to help AI developers align with the bloc’s AI Act. This decision comes after Meta recently refused to sign the code, labeling…

Observe continues to adapt to the changing world of software observability

Observe, an observability platform, was founded in 2017 in response to the changing nature of software observability. Companies began releasing new software versions more frequently, generating significantly more data in the process. Today, Observe is adapting to the latest technological…

Footnotes, TikTok’s crowdsourced fact-checks, launches in the US

TikTok announced the public launch of Footnotes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system similar to X and Meta’s Community Notes feature. The feature will initially roll out to U.S. users as a pilot program, allowing contributors to write and rate Footnotes on…

TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators

TikTok announced on Wednesday the release of several new features, including enhanced parental controls, additional tools for creators, and an interactive well-being feature. The platform also publicly launched Footnotes, its fact-checking system. The social network is introducing new parental controls…

Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest

American warfighters need reliable, jam-proof communications, and the Space Force is investing hundreds of millions to make that a reality. Through the Protected Tactical Satcom program, the service is developing secure battlefield communications via satellites. Earlier contracts were awarded to…

Google won’t say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data

The U.K. government is reportedly backing down from its earlier demand that Apple build a secret backdoor allowing authorities access to customer data worldwide, following strong criticism from the U.S. government. However, one U.S. senator is now questioning whether other…