LinkedIn fined $335 million for privacy violations related to its tracking ads biz

LinkedIn fined $335M for data privacy breach

LinkedIn, the Microsoft -owned professional networking platform, has been fined 310 million euros (approximately $335 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC). The fine, issued on October 24, 2024, is a result of privacy violations related to LinkedIn's tracking ads business. Oct 24, 2024
Microsoft to reopen meltdown nuclear plant for AI energy needs

Tech Giant Taps Nuclear Power for AI Operations

Microsoft and Constellation Energy announced a groundbreaking deal to reopen the partially melted-down Three Mile Island nuclear plant, with the tech giant purchasing all the power for 20 years after the restart. Sep 21, 2024
Developers driving GDP growth in AI era

AI-Driven Developers Set to Boost Global GDP: GitHub CEO

AI is transforming software development, with India set to become the largest developer community globally by 2027. AI adoption could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. Sep 2, 2024