Weekly DaaS Roundup for May 22

NEWS, READS AND MORE

OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s Startup to Launch AI Hardware OpenAI

OpenAI has acquired io, the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive, in a $6.5 billion deal to develop a new line of AI-powered consumer devices.

Inclusive AI Starts with Inclusive Data World Economic Forum

Building fair AI means rethinking data architecture to reflect diverse languages, cultures, and communities.

Gen Z Monetizes Personal Data Through AI Platforms Axios

A growing number of Gen Z users are embracing platforms that pay them to share personal data, reflecting a generational shift toward viewing data as a tradeable asset rather than a privacy concern.

Kroger's Loyalty Program Sells Shopper Data Food & Wine

Consumer Reports reveals Kroger collects and sells inaccurate customer data from its loyalty program, raising concerns about unfair targeted marketing and pricing.

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🎧 THE LATEST WOD PODCAST 🎧

US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll

Dan Driscoll is the current Secretary of the U.S. Army, overseeing a military branch with approximately one million soldiers, 250,000 civilians, and an annual budget of $185 billion.

In this episode of World of DaaS, Dan and Auren discuss:

• The Army Transformation Initiative

• Rapid defense innovation with Silicon Valley

• Modernizing obsolete military equipment

• Fixing Pentagon procurement 

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