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May 27, 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aiming to foster responsible innovation, bolster California's innovation economy, and strengthen consumer protection through creating a transparent regulatory and business environment for Web3 companies.
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May 27, 2022
Facial recognition company Clearview AI will no longer sell its facial recognition database to most private companies or individuals in the US. The change comes as part of a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union.
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May 27, 2022
In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting technology news items from around the web.
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May 26, 2022
While much has been written about blockchain’s utility in big corporations, there is a growing realization that blockchain could also be the best arrow in the quiver for “the rest of us,” small and midsized businesses.
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Apr 14, 2022
As cyber insurance premiums continue to climb, insurance providers are getting increasingly selective about who and what they’ll cover.
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Mar 24, 2022
To excel at cybersecurity, one expert says the key is to take a multi-pronged approach to protection.
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Feb 24, 2022
Businesses that rarely pay attention or update their cybersecurity are setting themselves up for failure, says one IT expert.
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Feb 17, 2022
It might be a new year, but the best practices for cybersecurity still haven’t changed, one industry expert says.
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Feb 17, 2022
OSCPA members are ready to navigate the accounting technology environment, but many have yet to adopt the technology tools they need to do so.
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Nov 18, 2021
While technology can seem overwhelming at times, those in the profession who stay up to date with trends and new tech will see the benefits sooner rather than later.
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Oct 21, 2021
While accountants aren’t expected to be tech wizards, understanding the trends and what’s on the horizon for technology in the profession can be a significant career benefit.
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Sep 16, 2021
Protecting an organization from cyberattacks isn’t a simple item to just check off the to-do list, one IT expert says – it needs to be a continuing effort.
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Sep 16, 2021
In an increasingly digital world, embracing Bitcoin could benefit companies in a significant way, said one CPA.
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Sep 02, 2021
The pandemic has forced almost every organization to rely more on technology, but some rural business owners remain uninterested. CPAs should work to meet clients at their comfort level while also encouraging them to embrace technology, one rural practitioner says.
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Aug 26, 2021
As more routine tasks are eliminated because of technology, one CPA said now is the time for accountants to embrace data analytics.
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Jul 31, 2020
IBM’s AI supercomputer recently argued (convincingly) against a human competitor, which means we are closer than ever to AI actually being able to make decisions that impact humans.
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Jul 31, 2020
If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the last six months, you’ve likely heard about the ongoing debate between big internet providers and net neutrality supporters regarding the Obama-era net neutrality regulations that are being rolled back today. Yes, today.
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Jul 31, 2020
It’s hard to know how to feel about artificial intelligence. On one hand, just in the accounting profession it has massive potential to free CPAs to do more meaningful work. On another, if a robot can replace you (and do what you do in half the time with zero errors), why wouldn’t your employer invest in that, or at least want to learn more? And, on a theoretical third hand, AI is flat-out scary.
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Jul 31, 2020
Chances are, if you’re on Twitter, you’re following a handful of the folks who made it on to Avalara’s Accounting Top 100 social media leaderboard on May 9.
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Jul 31, 2020
To address the growing concern surrounding data safety, the European Union has drafted the General Data Protection Regulation, which will go into effect May 25, 2018. If you find that the GDPR may apply to your organization, there are ways you can prepare.