EU’s Newly Proposed Guidelines for AI–What We Should Know

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast, host Olivier Blanchard was joined by colleague and fellow analyst, Ron Westfall. They discuss what organizations need to know about the EU’s newly proposed guidelines for artificial intelligence and Apple’s hit to the bottom line as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. They also cover the T-Mobile Sprint merger and what they think is ahead in the telecoms market and explored thoughts about the role automation will play in 5G operations. Lastly, they cover news that Google is cracking down on Google Play apps that track location in the background, along with the FTC’s probe into high tech acquisitions over the course of the last decade. Let’s dive in.

THIS WEEK’s FAST FIVE

• Apple warns revenue will be lower than expected because of coronavirus impact.
• The T-Mobile Sprint merger is a go — here’s a look ahead at what’s next.
• Google cracks down on Android apps tracking location in the background.
• Automation is the key to successful 5G operations.
• Big Tech braces for sprawling FTC acquisitions review.

This Week’s Tech Bites Winner: Facebook. Political Advertising. Continues to be best described as “nightmarish.”

Our Crystal Ball:  We explore when and how the U.S. will develop or adopt guardrail guidelines for artificial intelligence. What do you think? Want to know what we think, well, you’ll need to listen to the podcast. And if you’ve not yet taken a moment to subscribe, do it — you won’t be sorry.

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