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The Lifelong Impact of Athletic Training on Kids
Blair Bundy, the Director of Player Health for the Milwaukee Brewers, recently shared his insights on the importance of nurturing lifelong athletes from a young age. He emphasized that the ultimate goal for children participating in sports is not just about winning games but about fostering physical and mental resilience. Such individuals lessen the strain […]
How Humor & Education Go Together
Today, more than ever, it is essential to have some fun and humor at school. Regardless if you’re a student, a teacher, or an administrator, we all need a good laugh as we face many changes in education. At Summit K12, we are having fun creating the most personalized curriculum for the Texas Science Adoption in […]
Promoting Tech Innovation in Security Solutions Can Help Reduce Non-Billed Worker Overtime
These days finding the right security solutions are a major concern for everyone. From individuals, businesses, and governments alike, the role technology has in revolutionizing the industry cannot be overstated. With the rise of drones and use of AI, it’s about creating a unified, responsive ecosystem that increases accountability and efficiency. This is an […]
A Business Perspective on the Importance of Protecting Consumer Health Data
The healthcare industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years due to multiple cases of health data breaches, leading to concerns over data privacy and security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken steps to address this issue, cracking down on the sharing of personal health data without consumer knowledge or consent. Besides […]
BetterHelp & GoodRx Are a Good Lesson. The FTC Health Privacy Rule Will Come for You If You’re “Deceiving” Patients.
Health data privacy has a new enforcer in town. This year has been a year of federal crackdowns in the healthcare industry as digital health companies have faced the hammer of the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly sharing customers’ health data for advertising purposes. Last month, the FTC put GoodRx in its scopes for “failing […]
Weighing the Risks of AI Tools, From Demographic Bias to Privacy Violations
With Microsoft announcing a multibillion dollar investment into ChatGPT, Google launching Bard, and China’s search engine giant Baidu, Inc. entering the race with Ernie, the AI party has officially begun. More companies are integrating ChatGPT into their daily operations as the tool proves itself as flexible for a variety of use cases, and adoption […]
What Does a Potential Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon Mean for Sellers and Consumers?
U.S. regulators are preparing to drag Amazon through the jungle; Amazon is apparently the target of an antitrust lawsuit prepared by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Wall Street Journal first reported on this potential legal action, which is anticipated to target a variety of Amazon’s business practices, however it’s still unclear what […]
Chegg Inc. and the FTC’s Order Against Them Is a Wake-up Call for Data Privacy Strategy
The FTC’s order against Chegg is a wake-up call for businesses everywhere and their current data privacy strategy. Chegg Inc. (“Chegg”) has been punished by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its “careless” cybersecurity practices that exposed the sensitive personal information of its customers and employees. Chegg, according to the FTC’s complaint, stored customer […]
Biden Flashes Warning to Big Tech as Antitrust Team Takes Shape
(Bloomberg) – President Joe Biden’s plan to put two progressive antitrust scholars in top positions signals an aggressive approach to combating corporate consolidation and monopoly power, especially that wielded by technology giants such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. Biden’s team is vetting Lina Khan, a Columbia Law School professor who specializes in antitrust law, […]
How Open Internet Advocates and ISPs Will Bring the Net Neutrality Fight to the States: Ratified
The fight for net neutrality is over at the federal level, at least for now. The Obama-era Open Internet Order of 2015 was repealed by Ajit Pai’s FCC and solidified after a DC circuit court of appeals’ final ruling, leaving prospects looking slim for legislation proactively regulating broadband internet. However, even with the federal […]