Facebook is at the center of another privacy scandal, writes Kurt Wagner.
Here is the link: https://www.recode.net/2019/1/30/18203231/apple-banning-facebook-research-app
Apple says it’s banning Facebook’s research app that collects users’ personal information — Recode
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Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokesperson — The Guardian
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Synopsys to sell software integrity group to private equity firms for $2.1B
Synopsys has entered into an agreement with Clearlake Capital Group and Francisco Partners for the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction valued at up to $2.1 billion.
Industry
IBM to deploy next-generation quantum computer at RIKEN in Japan
IBM has announced an agreement with RIKEN, a Japanese national research laboratory, to deploy IBM's quantum computer architecture and quantum processor at the RIKEN Center for Computational Science in Kobe, Japan.
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Jack Dorsey departs Bluesky board — TC
Dorsey appears to have deleted his Bluesky account at some point last year, though his departure was only acknowledged at the time by a smattering of social media posts, writes Anthony Ha in TC.
Series E
Corelight raises $150M
San Francisco-based network detection and response (NDR) company Corelight has raised $150 million in a Series E funding round.