The FSB has clarified the difference between consumer and spy devices, telecom operators are testing eSim despite FSB objections, artificial intelligence has defeated world champions in Dota 2, Mark Zuckerberg is proposed to be removed from the post of chairman of the board of directors of Facebook, Apple and Qualcomm have reconciled, foldable Samsung Fold smartphones quickly break down.
FSB explains the difference between household and spy devices
A few days ago, the State Duma in the first reading , to the paragraphs that talk about the definition of "spy" gadgets. The deputies consider the definition of such devices not very clear, so they decided to finalize the documentation for the second reading.
The amendments are being developed in order to avoid situations where buyers of GPS trackers or video glasses are prosecuted.
According to the clarification, a spy gadget can be called "instruments, systems, complexes, devices, special tools and software for electronic computers and other electronic devices, regardless of their appearance, technical characteristics, and principles of operation, which are intentionally given qualities and properties for ensuring the function of covert (secret, non-obvious) obtaining information or access to it (without the knowledge of its owner)β.
The FSB commented that the same fountain pen with a hidden camera is not in itself a spy gadget. But if you use it for hidden shooting, then this will already be a violation: shooting cannot be done without the consent of the person.
Telecom operators continue to test eSim
Several federal mobile operators at once . These are Rostelecom, Tele2, MTS, VimpelCom. At the same time, MTS, VimpelCom, Megafon claim that the introduction of the technology will lead to a decrease in companies' profits. Given that Russian companies have to spend money on installing equipment to comply with the norms and rules of the Yarovaya law and the autonomous Runet, we are talking about a significant reduction in the amount.
At the same time, the FSB advocates a complete ban on eSIMs, as law enforcement agencies are developing a project to create Russian SIM cards with domestic encryption technology. It is unlikely that such technology will be integrated into foreign smartphones.
The Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications believes that the technology is needed and it will appear gradually, the main thing is not to hinder its implementation.
Artificial intelligence defeated Dota 2 world champions
OpenAI dry . We are talking about the battle with the OG team, which last year received the main prize in eSports. She took first place in The International Dota 2 tournament. The prize fund of this tournament is $25 million.
During the battle, artificial intelligence constantly attacked the enemy. The capabilities of AI were somewhat limited (for example, they set a delay on clicks) in order to equalize the capabilities of people and machines. This brought both tactical and strategic victory. The duration of the first match was 30 minutes, the second - even less, about 20 minutes.
For the first time, the OpenAI bot was introduced to the gaming arena in 2017, at The International 2017. Then he beat Danil Dendi Ishutin in a 1vs1 match at Shadow Fiend. Then the company introduced an AI team, which lost to paiN Gaming and the Chinese scene professional players at TI8.
Mark Zuckerberg could be removed as chairman of the board of directors of Facebook
Shareholders of Facebook . She immediately got into several information scandals related to the use of data from her own users. Shareholders submitted 12 proposals for voting, which relate to the introduction of changes in the current scheme of the company's work. One of the changes is an amendment to the Facebook charter, which involves the appointment of an independent chairman of the board of directors. In this case, Mark Zuckerberg steps down from one of his posts.
βWe believe this weakens Facebook's governance and governance oversight. The choice of an independent chairman will allow the CEO to focus on running the company, and the chairman on oversight and strategic direction,β the shareholders said in a statement.
Apple and Qualcomm settle patent dispute
Apple and Qualcomm . The conflict began in 2017 and lasted until the end of March 2019. Now the partners have entered into a six-year license agreement, which entered into force on April 1 of this year.
Now Qualcomm will supply its chips for iPhone smartphones, and Apple will be able to freely sell devices in any country in the world. Earlier, courts in China and Germany banned the sale of Apple smartphones that violate patent agreements.
Samsung Fold for $2000 breaks down quickly
Journalists from several major publications at once complained that samples of the Samsung Fold foldable smartphone have become .
In this case, the breakdowns are not similar to each other. In some cases, the screen stops showing any image. Sometimes part of the screen works, part does not. In one case, a bulge appeared in the place of the bend, which led to the rapid failure of the display.
Samsung Corporation promised to deal with the problems in their gadgets. Previously, the company reported that the number of flexions guaranteed to be safe for performance is 200.
Source: habr.com