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Sara Montes de Oca

Editor in Chief of TechEchelon and an accomplished journalist and correspondent known for her work focusing on business, finance, and politics. Previously, Sara worked as a correspondent and producer in Washington, D.C., contributing to fast-paced political and news programming, with experience in editing, scriptwriting, and live broadcast production.

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  1. 487
    Business & Finance

    May Sees Mild Ease in Inflation Amid Significant Consumer Spending Slowdown, Says Commerce Dept.

    The Federal Reserve pays close attention to the personal consumption expenditures price index, which rose by 0.3% for May, excluding food and energy. This rise was on par with the estimate provided by Dow Jones. The so-called core PCE recorded a 4.6% increase from the previous year, which was 0.

    1177 DAYS AGO

  2. 488
    Artificial Intelligence

    Meta Introduces New AI Tools for Enhanced User Experience and Content Control on Facebook, Instagram

    In a press statement, Meta introduced twenty-four system cards centered on various features for both Facebook and Instagram. This tool shares insights on the way its AI systems rank and select content of the most relevance for its users.

    1178 DAYS AGO

  3. 489
    Artificial Intelligence

    New Research Details the Four Pillars of Catastrophic AI Risks

    In a paper entitled "An Overview of Catastrophic AI Risks", researchers from CAIS noted that we currently live in a world that would be unrecognizable to people from a few centuries or even decades ago.

    1178 DAYS AGO

  4. 490
    Artificial Intelligence

    US Contemplates Restrictions on Nvidia AI Chip Exports Amid Rising Tech Tensions with China

    However, the unique capabilities of these chips have also sparked concerns among U.S. critics who fear that they could be exploited if they end up in undesirable hands. This could potentially expedite the propagation of non-democratic ideologies or facilitate the creation of autonomous weapons.

    1178 DAYS AGO

  5. 491
    Business & Finance

    Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Announces Multiple Rate Hikes in Response to Inflation Concerns

    Powell, while participating in a monetary policy discussion in Sintra, Portugal, suggested, “We foresee further constraints ahead”. He attributed this to a robust labor market.

    1179 DAYS AGO

  6. 492
    Cybersecurity

    CISA Accused of Overstepping Legal Bounds by Monitoring Domestic Social Media, GOP-Led Cmte. Report

    The joint report, issued by the House Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government, blames CISA for indirectly and directly censoring American citizens through third-party intermediaries.

    1180 DAYS AGO

  7. 493
    Business & Finance

    Political opposition stalls U.S. digital dollar as Europe forges ahead with digital Euro

    While a potential U.S. CBDC remains a subject of governmental discussion, there is a widespread convergence of mainstream Republicans, Silicon Valley libertarians, and anti-establishment leftists opposing this idea, fueled by worries over privacy and increased government control.

    1187 DAYS AGO

  8. 494
    Business & Finance

    Corporate Greed Fuels Price Hikes Despite Fed's Efforts to Curb Inflation, Warns Watchdog Report

    Despite earning billions in additional net income and allocating over a trillion dollars to affluent investors, large food industry corporations within the S&P have continued to increase consumer prices, revealed Liz Zelnick, the director of economic security and corporate power at Accountable.US.

    1187 DAYS AGO

  9. 495
    Politics

    Bipartisan Senators Revive Bill to Protect American Data, Target TikTok's Exports to China

    The proposed bill, named the "Protecting Americans’ Data From Foreign Surveillance Act of 2023", was initially introduced in 2022 and has now been updated with various new provisions.

    1188 DAYS AGO

  10. 496
    Business & Finance

    Embracing the four-day workweek: A rising trend in American workplaces

    Over the years, American businesses have tested the concept of a four-day workweek, typically in response to economic downturns. However, the idea has become more popular recently.

    1191 DAYS AGO

  11. 497
    Cybersecurity

    Major federal agencies and corporations hit in global hacking operation

    The cyberattack led to a data breach at two DOE divisions, the DOE contractor Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the New Mexico-based Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a defense-related nuclear waste disposal facility. This occurred when hackers manipulated a security loophole in MOVEit Transfer, as stated by the DOE.

    1191 DAYS AGO

  12. 498
    Artificial Intelligence

    The hidden impact of AI on workers' mental wellbeing

    The study, revealed by the American Psychological Association on Monday, highlights an escalating concern over the mental and emotional wellbeing of AI researchers, resulting from their isolated work environment.

    1194 DAYS AGO

  13. 499
    Business & Finance

    West Coast port congestion escalates amid labor disputes, risking new supply chain disruptions

    According to data from Go Comet, median delay times are on the rise in several key West Coast ports, including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Long Beach, with Seattle wait times now exceeding one week. Experts analysing the data report a rapid surge in shipping container rates on the West Coast.

    1196 DAYS AGO

  14. 500
    Cybersecurity

    FBI alerts public about 'deepfakes' in cybersex blackmailing schemes

    The statement released by the agency on Monday underlined how technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have amplified the quality, versatility, and accessibility of AI-generated content. Reports indicate that victims have found their images or videos manipulated into explicit content.

    1196 DAYS AGO

  15. 501
    Politics

    Twitter's data security and privacy practices under scrutiny following executive resignations

    A letter addressing these apprehensions was recently sent to Twitter by a group of Democratic senators. They voiced worries that the recent resignation of senior data security executives might jeopardize user data security and privacy, and possibly infringe upon a 2022 agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

    1196 DAYS AGO

  16. 502
    Politics

    Emerging AI technology raises questions about safeguarding intellectual property

    Lawmakers and legal experts are grappling with the implications of this rapidly advancing field for copyright protection while aiming to retain America's competitive edge globally. As patent law comes into focus, strategies for sensible regulation are being deliberated in Congress.

    1197 DAYS AGO

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