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Google trial's secrecy seen as dangerous
Oped, Published on 08/12/2023
» The largest antitrust trial of the modern internet era, which wrapped up last month, has pitted the world's most popular search engine, Google, against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The case hearkens back to the DOJ's landmark lawsuit against Microsoft in the 1990s but with a critical difference: most of it was held behind closed doors. This unprecedented secrecy meant that only journalists and observers who were physically in the courtroom had access -- albeit limited -- to the proceedings.
Mind your passwords
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/01/2017
» Google, Facebook and Apple are the names of a few companies working on artificial intelligence (AI). I don't mean the kind of AI that simply teaches machines to be useful to humans, though that is also being done everywhere. I mean the self-aware kind. After so long at it I think the bigger organisations are locked in a series of dead end paths. Instead, I predict the first breakthroughs will come from small, even one-man operations thinking outside the cube. As an aside, when it comes to the search giants like Google or Yahoo and social media sites like Facebook, they all have their biases so the results you see may not be all that comprehensive, balanced or accurate.
Geckos slowly disappearing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/04/2013
» The funny sounding colorful lizards on the walls of every home are a very popular Chinese medicine.
Facebook shares dip below IPO price
AFP, Published on 21/05/2012
» Facebook shares plunged almost 12 percent below their IPO price in early trade Monday, as early buyers sought to cut losses during the stock's first full day of trade.
Asean labour market for IT professionals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2011
» The borders between Asean countries will begin to disappear for skilled computer workers starting in 2015.
Sovereign Wealth Fund for Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2011
» Singapore and China use them. Is it time to be more creative in how foreign reserve holdings are invested?
Blue-ear pig disease strikes again
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2011
» A 30% fall in pig production is likely this year from PRRSV virus. In China this disease reached epidemic proportions in 2006.
Fitness sales practices now regulated
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2011
» Fitness center contracts and sales practices, a source of heavy complaints for years, are now regulated by Thailand's consumer protection agency.
UN seal of approval
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2011
» Foreign direct investment may improve with higher minimum wages, a natural part of moving from industries with unskilled labour to skilled labour.
Inflation policy changing?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Long-term central bank inflation policy ensures that people's purchasing power is not eroded and exports remain competitive.