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DICT wants to use spectrum users fee for funding digital infrastructure programs

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is seeking support for the use of spectrum users fees (SUF) as a capital outlay—as a fund for the department’s digital infrastructure programs. On top of other existing fees, SUFs are charged annually by the National Telecommunications Commission to mobile network operators so the latter have a […]

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Unidentified malware steals over 26 million passwords and 2 billion cookies from 3 million PCs

A giant chunk of sensitive data with a massive 1.2TB database containing passwords, cookies, autofill, and payment information, has been discovered by security researchers. The data is reportedly extracted by a Trojan-type malware that’s yet to be identified. In total, there are over 26 million login credentials, 2 billion browser cookies, 1.1 million email addresses, […]

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McDonald’s is testing AI system for drive-thru orders

Ten McDonald’s branches in Chicago are currently using artificial intelligence software to automate drive-thru orders, as revealed by CEO Chris Kempczinski in a conference with investors. Per initial gathered data, the AI can process around 80 percent of orders and fulfill these orders at 85 percent accuracy. The voice-ordering tech comes from Apprente, an AI […]