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California Tells Uber And Lyft Their Drivers Are Employees

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The California agency that regulates ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said their drivers are considered employees under the state’s new gig work law, the latest development in the fight over drivers’ status, Reuters reported. The change impacts more than 1 million workers in the state.

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Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking

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That prompted an individual in San Diego to launch a lawsuit against Google , while activists are wondering if the practices violate the company’s 2011 agreement with the FTC. The potential FTC inquiry comes as Google has been getting slammed by regulators in recent months.

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Qualcomm’s Latest Lawsuit Looks To Stop iPhone In China

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According to Bloomberg Technology , San Diego-based Qualcomm filed the suits in a Beijing intellectual property court to hinder Apple’s business in the world’s largest market for smartphones. Qualcomm has countered with a patent suit, arguing Apple encouraged regulators from South Korea to the U.S. percent of Apple’s $215.6

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The State of Responsible AI in Financial Services

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The third annual State of Responsible AI in Financial Services report released today, alerting the industry to come together and self-regulate its use of AI. More than ever, I believe this year’s report sounds the alarm bell for financial services firms, signaling that the industry must come together to self-regulate its use of AI.

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America’s AI Bill of Rights is the Right Idea – and It’s About Time

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The AI Bill of Rights is the first step toward similar regulation of AI and machine learning algorithms. A first step toward AI regulation. The march toward AI regulation in the United States, now kicked off with the AI Bill of Rights, is a familiar pattern. America’s AI Bill of Rights is the Right Idea – and It’s About Time.

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

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Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. The 12 major U.S.

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Commander In Chief: Mitek Systems’ CEO Innovation Download

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JB: We’re based in San Diego, a city that not only has a vibrant and fast-paced software and technology community, but also so many great outdoor activities and attractions. They’re making mobile payments and other types of digital financial services transactions faster, easier and more secure.