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Aug. 19, 2020

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Why the US may not be voting via blockchain just yet TechHQ There are several common voting methods used in the US, among them are the ballot marking system, the optical scan paper ballot system, the direct recording electronic systems, and the classic punch-card ballot. While each of these systems has its benefits and accommodates the varying needs of voters across the US, these voting systems are also vulnerable to risks and fraud. READ MORE

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Innovation accelerates during the pandemic InformationWeek Companies, universities, governments, and individuals the world over have shown they can pivot rapidly, take significant risks and innovate in unexpected ways. READ MORE

Cloud computing and cybersecurity need better oversight now Forbes On Aug. 5, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) handed down a cease and desist order to Capital One for its “failure to establish effective risk assessment and management processes before migrating its information technology operations to a cloud operating environment.” READ MORE

What is machine learning and how does it benefit cybersecurity? Security Boulevard The future of a wide variety of industries is being shaped by the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in technological processes that previously took massive amounts of manpower and attention to detail. The automation of these processes through AI techniques like Machine Learning is a big win for cybersecurity, where they can help catch and prevent all kinds of cyberattacks. READ MORE

Amazon to expand its tech hub in Dallas with 600 new jobs The Dallas Morning News Amazon is creating 600 new technology jobs in Dallas and will lease an additional 100,000 square feet of space in Galleria Towers as part of the Seattle-based company’s national tech hub expansion. Dallas is one of six cities where Amazon said Tuesday that it will create a total of 3,500 jobs, including 2,000 in Manhattan, 500 in Phoenix, 200 in San Diego and 100 each in Denver and Detroit. READ MORE

Q+A: Dr. Joe May discusses Dallas college's impact on Dallas County and how it hopes to help rebuild the local economy Dallas Innovates In this Q&A, Dallas College Chancellor Dr. Joe May discusses the important role education plays in pandemic recovery as well as the institution’s move from seven independent colleges to one college with seven campuses. READ MORE

Blind test shows AI-enhanced MRI scans are just as good but 4 times faster TechCrunch An AI-based technique to accelerate MRI scans has been shown to produce as good or better results than traditional methods in a blind comparison by expert radiologists. The system halves or even quarters the time necessary to get a good scan without sacrificing quality, which could reduce wait times and costs correspondingly. READ MORE

9 real estate technology trends that are here to stay Forbes Technology has always had a close relationship with real estate as agents leverage it in various forms in their job. However, technology is changing so rapidly that what was popular yesterday may not be popular tomorrow. Despite this, some real estate technology applications are persistent. Their implementation today is likely to stick around for years, possibly even decades. READ MORE

Texas regains title as the land of patent litigation Dallas Business Journal New patent infringement complaints filed in Texas doubled during the first six months of 2020 compared to a year earlier. All focus is on the federal court in Waco, which had a 1,127 percent jump in patent disputes over the same six months in 2018, according to new data provided exclusively to The Texas Lawbook by Androvett Legal Media Research. READ MORE

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