Technology/Business

The Federal Trade Commission has documented a significant increase in online job scams, with task scams comprising nearly 40% of job scam reports in 2024, and cryptocurrency-related losses totaling $41 million in the first half of 2024.

Racetrac has installed electric vehicle chargers at its stores, noting that they have increased sales and attracted more visitors, demonstrating that EV charging stations can be beneficial to businesses.

In 2024, AI technology has significantly impacted daily life and work, with companies developing tools to write code, generate images, and solve complex problems, while issues regarding copyright, creative control, and safety have also arisen.

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has urged for increased diversity among Senate staff, warning that the current lack of diversity may exacerbate existing inequalities rather than address them.

Canadians reported $530.4 million in financial fraud losses in 2022, with scams involving Facebook, AI, online shopping, revenue and tax, package delivery, and rental and employment. It is crucial to remain vigilant, stay informed, and report any suspicious activity to protect oneself.

Mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) are becoming increasingly common, offering a convenient and secure way to prove identities, but concerns remain about potential surveillance and tracking.

TikTok has failed to overturn a law that may lead to its ban in the United States, as the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the legislation.

Dr. Carl Mack is urging Black Americans to celebrate December 6 as Black Freedom and Economic Day by exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses, in recognition of the date that slavery was abolished in the United States.

Generative AI is revolutionizing the creative sectors, producing advanced and hyperrealistic visuals, boosting efficiency, and broadening access to creative resources, while also prompting discussions on safeguarding creators' rights and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated works.

U.S. regulators want a judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine.