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DRM Protection: A Shield Against Unauthorized eBook Access

Kitaboo

The rising trend towards traditional media adapting to social change and enlisting malleable mediums such as eBooks has brought about a shift in the way these digital assets are distributed. Key Features and Benefits of DRM Protection Encryption Access Control License Management Watermarks Cross-Platform Compatibility III.

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Privacy engineer’s vision to use tech for good fuels his bid for Seattle City Council

GeekWire

Building products that could be used by the military or in any military application ran counter to Yusuf’s original entry into tech, when he viewed the industry as a force for good, designed to connect people and make a positive impact on the world. I just got my license to marshal car races, too.

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Wizards of the Coast posts job for an AI engineer — and some fans aren’t happy

GeekWire

GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) A job posting by Wizards of the Coast went viral on social media over the weekend, highlighting some consumers’ lack of enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence, as well as the continuing fallout from some of Wizards’ recent controversies. That includes its gen-AI policies.

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Instagram says sites need photographers? permission to embed posts

The Verge

Ars Technica reported yesterday that Instagram’s policies “require third parties to have the necessary rights from applicable rights holders,” according to a company spokesperson. This includes ensuring they have a license to share this content, if a license is required by law.”.

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Facebook will pay $52 million in settlement with moderators who developed PTSD on the job

The Verge

In a preliminary settlement filed on Friday in San Mateo Superior Court, the social network agreed to pay damages to American moderators and provide more counseling to them while they work. Other changes Facebook will require of its vendors include: Screening applicants for emotional resiliency as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

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Navigating the HUB International Data Breach

Dataconomy

Although the investigation is ongoing about HUB International Data Breach, the initial review has established that the accessed data pertains to various groups, including current and former employees, individuals covered by HUB’s insurance policies, and those connected to insurance carriers and employers served by HUB.

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The Future of Educational Materials: Adapting to the Digital Era

Kitaboo

This makes learning more relevant and recent, eliminating the risk of a student learning outdated information with limited applicability. But seeking grants and funding, rolling out digitized education materials in phases, using open educational resources through content licensing, exploring partnerships, etc.,