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[Tech News around the World @tnatw]

US Spies Are Buying Americans’ Private Data. Congress Has a New Chance to Stop It
An amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would forbid government entities from buying Americans’ search histories, location data, and more. https://t.co/O5PNDuDQol

[Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer @EvanKirstel]

🤯 AI depiction of warfare throughout history!
#ai #artificalintelligence #AIArtCommuity #GenerativeAI #generativeart

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

I've been in the tech world for a good minute, and there's 2 things that have somehow been BAD the whole time...

Printers
and
Car software

[James Martin // Made By James @themadebyjames]

Colours in point 👌🏼

[Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer @EvanKirstel]

Wow, the #ai powered #futureofwork looks pretty bleak 🤨

Amazon delivery vehicle's AI-powered tracking cameras credit: ambergirts

@doctorow @DaveMichels #MWC23

[James Gingerich #B2B #Technology #Influencer @jamesvgingerich]

Denmark pays students $1,000 a month to go to University. (World Economic Forum) #Education @wef

[Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer @EvanKirstel]

From Telegraphs to Tweets: A History of US #Presidents Using #Technology

The history of US presidents using technology is a fascinating one, reflecting the changing nature of American society and its relationship with innovation. From the telegraph to Twitter, each president has utilized the latest technologies of their time to connect with the American people and shape public opinion. Let's take a closer look at some of the most notable moments in this history.

In the early days of the presidency, technology was limited to telegraphs and printed materials. However, as the country developed, so did the ways in which presidents communicated with the public. One of the first presidents to embrace technology was Abraham Lincoln, who made innovative use of the telegraph during the Civil War. Lincoln recognized the potential of the telegraph for military communications, and he even used it to receive real-time updates from the battlefield. Lincoln saw his first telegraph key only three years before he ran for president, in a hotel lobby while riding circuit in Pekin, Ill. Always fascinated with technology, he peppered the operator with questions. Yet to most people in the mid-1800s, electricity was a mystery, and the telegraph was magic. A vague scientific concept to most, electricity wouldn’t become obvious until Thomas A. Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. Sending messages by electric sparks was a doubling down on that mystery.

President Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to use the telephone regularly, and he used the technology to communicate with other world leaders and to stay in touch with his staff. President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to make use of the radio, and he used the technology to deliver speeches and to communicate with the American people.

In the early 20th century, radio emerged as a new form of communication, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was quick to recognize its potential. Roosevelt used radio to deliver his famous fireside chats, which were weekly radio broadcasts in which he discussed important issues of the day with the American people. The fireside chats helped to create a sense of connection between the president and the public, and they were enormously popular. FDR was a strong proponent of new communications technologies, recognizing their potential to connect people across the country and around the world. He oversaw the development of the first television broadcasts, and his administration made significant investments in the expansion of radio and telephone networks. These investments in communications technology helped to create a more connected and informed society and enabled FDR to connect with the public on a scale that was previously unthinkable.

With the advent of television in the 1950s, presidents began to use this new medium to reach a wider audience. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to use television regularly, and he used it to deliver his annual State of the Union address. John F. Kennedy was perhaps the most famous television-era president, as he made skillful use of the medium during his 1960 presidential campaign debates against Richard Nixon. Kennedy was also a proponent of new telecommunications technologies, recognizing their potential for global communication and economic growth. In 1962, Kennedy signed the Communications Satellite Act, which authorized the creation of a commercial communications satellite system. This act paved the way for the development of modern telecommunications systems, including satellite television and the internet.

In the 1990s, the internet began to revolutionize the way people communicated, and it wasn't long before presidents began to recognize its potential. Bill Clinton was the first president to have an official White House website......

#PresidentsDay #HappyPresidentsDay

https://t.co/NtkNaqvPoW

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

EarthCam's GigapixelCam X80 robotic camera provides unprecedented visibility with 80,000 megapixel panoramas. This is the world's largest photo of New York City

[explore: https://t.co/E4w1iCDdGZ]

[Eric Farb @STINJE]

Beware! These foos putting gps trackers in the packs! First they sell you the packs then they come find you and rob you 😮 🚨 🚩

[James Gingerich #B2B #Technology #Influencer @jamesvgingerich]

#WhosNext? Pizza Deliveryman replaced by autonomous pizza delivery vehicle? (CNBC) #AV #Robotics #Automation

[MrBeast @MrBeast]

YouTube just started splitting shorts revenue with creators and Twitter is now sharing revenue below tweets with creators… never been a better time to get into making content!

[James Gingerich #B2B #Technology #Influencer @jamesvgingerich]

This robot helps coral reefs grow 50 times faster. (World Economic Forum) #Robotics #Environment

[Mario Lopez @mariolopezviva]

I’m gonna need a judges ruling on this…

#JeopardyWildn #RIPAlexTrebek

[Wario64 @Wario64]

test

[Ian Curtis @XRarchitect]

A new way to shop online? This augmented reality experiment explores a new approach to consumer interaction with online shopping. Wait until the end 👀

This #WebAR experience uses real-time reflections, baked cloth simulations and some #AI generated image textures.

[Tech News around the World @tnatw]

UK-based Tech Startup @OxfordIonics has just raised over €34 million to unlock a more powerful future for quantum computing. The tech has been touted as capable of shaping the world’s future, addressing societal problems and challenges… #tnatw
https://t.co/RV1qf8lDfY

[Tech News around the World @tnatw]

China wraps up two-year tech crackdown, top official says
Alibaba, Tencent, Didi and Meituan can expect normalized supervision #tnatw
@AlibabaGroup @TencentGlobal @meituan
https://t.co/snLyWozUZ5

[Tech News around the World @tnatw]

War in Europe Draws Investors to Drone, Battlefield AI Makers
- Venture capital investment in defense hit a record last year
- Ukraine invasion has spurred investment on the continent
#tnatw
https://t.co/NjCX2andQw

[Mark Stokes @StokesNeuro]

Hi folks, I’m afraid it’s time for me to say goodbye. Not just leaving Twitter, but the whole show. I’ve been battling cancer last 2 years, but now only have a few days left now. Thank you wonderful people, I leave this crazy world with much love in my heart ❤️