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Google takes steps to abolish Geofence warrants amid surveillance concerns

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12 months ago

December 19, 2023

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Google has initiated efforts to discontinue the use of Geofence warrants after concerns of privacy infringements

These warrants allow law enforcement to obtain location data from devices within a specific geographical area during a designated time frame. The move marks a significant shift for Google, acknowledging the need to reassess its role in facilitating potential privacy infringements.

The controversy surrounding geofence warrants revolves around the indiscriminate nature of data collection, often encompassing innocent bystanders.

Privacy advocates argue that the mass retrieval of location information within a defined perimeter raises ethical questions and compromises individual privacy rights. Google’s decision to distance itself from this practice could set a precedent for other tech companies and law enforcement agencies to reevaluate the balance between public safety and personal privacy.

Critics contend that Google’s belated acknowledgment of the issue underscores the tech industry’s historical neglect of user privacy. The company, having played a pivotal role in the proliferation of geofence warrants, now faces the challenge of mitigating the unintended consequences of its past innovations.

As discussions around digital privacy intensify globally, the onus is on technology companies to proactively address the ethical implications of their products and services.

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AI and data sovereignty set to lead business innovations in 2025

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4 days ago

December 6, 2024

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As businesses embrace cutting-edge tech, challenges like data sovereignty and AI are taking centre stage.

Over the past six months, the AI industry has seen significant advancements, with competing models such as Meta’s Luma and Google’s Gemini entering the market.

However, these developments come with a reality check. Building large language models (LLMs) requires substantial computing power and time, making immediate returns on investment unlikely.

One promising innovation is agentic AI, a step beyond generative AI, which enables proactive, automated solutions.

For instance, this technology could stabilise IT systems autonomously, diagnosing and resolving issues without human intervention.

Data sovereignty has also emerged as a key focus, with increasing emphasis on keeping data within national borders to comply with local laws. This has driven the adoption of sovereign clouds and private data centres, ensuring secure and localised data processing for AI development.

Deepak Ajmani, Vice President of ANZ & APAC Emerging Markets at Confluent, joins to discuss the evolving business landscape.

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Copilot redefines the modern workday

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5 days ago

December 5, 2024

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Unlocking efficiency and customer success with AI-powered tools

The Tech Edge is a captivating business IT talk show delving into the latest industry trends and their significance in today’s landscape.

In this episode, Mike delves into the transformative power of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot with Laura Morales, Customer Success Manager at AvePoint.

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Organisations overcome challenges in AI implementation

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5 days ago

December 5, 2024

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Key lessons and tips for seamless Copilot adoption

In this episode, Kate Faarland, the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Programs at AvePoint, discusses the importance of AvePoint’s data and AI program, internal challenges with implementing CoPilot, and the organisation’s learnings from rolling out CoPilot for their workforce.