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Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 27, 2019
The Future of Security: Mapping the 5G ecosystem in India
Synergia Foundation hosted its 55th Forum on the future of Security in India, focusing on the 5G networks. The forum saw the participation of prominent civil servants, industry leaders and technology…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 22, 2019
Google suspends activity with Huawei
In line with President Trump’s executive order blacklisting Huawei, Google has suspended the Chinese company’s access to Android updates. How would this impact the operations of Huawei in China and…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2019
Data Protection and Beyond
At a Synergia forum on May 20, 2019, Justice Srikrishna discussed the future of Data protection in India based on the recommendations of the expert committee he chaired.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
WhatsApp's Indian regulations fall short
A recent report shows that inexpensive third-party applications and software tools can circumvent regulations implemented by WhatsApp in India. Why have WhatsApp's efforts failed?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
'Stop secret surveillance ordinance'
US technology hub, San Francisco has voted to ban the purchase and use of facial recognition technology by city personnel. Is face recognition an intrusive form of surveillance?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 14, 2019
Facebook ready for a break-up?
Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes has called for the break-up of the social networking giant. Caught under several data breach controversies and a federal investigation, can Facebook’s social…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
Google’s business model and privacy
Google unveils several features geared toward safeguarding consumer privacy. However, given Google’s data-centric business model, can the company protect privacy?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
$40 million worth bitcoin stolen
Hackers stole more than 7000 bitcoin from crypto exchange Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Can Bitcoins be stored safely?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
5G: A threat to weather forecasting?
Technical specifications surrounding 5G technology conflicts with radio frequencies used in critical applications. How is the race for technological supremacy affecting human lives? Radio waves are…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 25, 2019
Russia’s nuclear drones
Is the likelihood of nuclear war increasing? In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed footage of six prototype advanced weapons systems being developed by the nation. Mr. Putin said…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2019
iPhone production in India
Foxconn Technology Group, Apple's largest manufacturer of iPhones intends to shift production from China to India. Apple uses manufacturers from around the world to deliver individual parts. The…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 17, 2019
Google launches AI centre in Ghana
US tech giant, Google has introduced the first Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory in Ghana to help address economic, political and environmental issues in Africa. Artificial intelligence…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 16, 2019
Trump announces 5G plans
The United States releases plans for an auction of radio spectrums to support its 5G ambitions amounting to US$20.4 billion. 5G (from "5th Generation") is the latest generation of cellular mobile…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 12, 2019
Microsoft working with the Chinese military?
Microsoft has been working with a Chinese military-run university on artificial intelligence research that could be used for surveillance and censorship. Artificial Intelligence (AI), sometimes…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 10, 2019
Canada mulls social media regulations
Canada, perceiving foreign interference in its October general elections, floats the idea of government regulations. Social media companies must be seen to do more, lest they face similar regulations…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 9, 2019
Social media bosses to be accountable: UK
The British government recently said that it will explore making social media executives personally liable for harmful content published on their platforms, in a raft of new online safety proposals.…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 9, 2019
Google disbands AI advisory panel
Concerns over the presence of the defence industry and conservative voices on an AI ethics board results in Google disbanding the panel. Artificial intelligence is the development of computer systems…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2019
Facebook struggles to secure its data
Facebook faces another data breach, highlighted by the work of another cyber security firm who are increasingly protecting public privacy and security interests. Facebook, a social media and social…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 5, 2019
South Korea rolls out 5G service
South Korea will become the first country to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) services on 5th April 2019 as it rolls out the latest wireless technology with Samsung Electronics’ new 5G-…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 3, 2019
New technology to fight mosquitoes
Researchers, using CRISPR/Cas9, seek to genetically modify mosquitoes to dampen the spread of arboviruses in human populations. Mosquitoes are a group of approximately 3500 species of small…