EdTech Insight – Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The Dutch government faces the potential cessation of Facebook use for official communications following an advisory from the Netherlands’ Data Protection Authority (DPA). Concerns revolve around the clarity of personal data...

EdTech Insight – Apple pulls Meta’s WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Recent technological and policy changes have significant implications for the intersection of international education and digital transformation. Apple has removed several messaging apps, including Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads,...

EdTech Insight – Los Angeles is using AI in a pilot program to try to predict homelessness and allocate aid

by EdTechMate | Apr 19, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ recent Homelessness Prevention Unit initiative represents a significant innovation in the application of predictive artificial intelligence (AI) within the social services...

EdTech Insight – Google terminates 28 employees after multicity protests: Read the full memo

by EdTechMate | Apr 18, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points: In a recent conflict concerning the ethics of technology use, Google has dismissed 28 employees following protests against the company’s participation in Project Nimbus—a $1.2 billion contract providing cloud...

EdTech Insight – Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple’s Southeast Asia expansion efforts

by EdTechMate | Apr 18, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent visit of Apple CEO Tim Cook to Southeast Asia highlights a strategic pivot towards the region for business expansion and sales growth. Amidst Apple’s contraction in China, Southeast Asia presents a burgeoning market,...

EdTech Insight – Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent ‘incorrectly low’ severance packages to some laid-off employees

by EdTechMate | Apr 18, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent development, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged an error in severance packages offered to some laid-off workers, pledging immediate correction. Amidst organizational restructuring, Tesla aims to focus on...