
From Our Weekly Note and More

On Facial Recognition, Data Privacy and more
Comments from Microsoft President Brad Smith’s posting “Facial recognition technology: The need for public regulation and corporate responsibility’, the Brookings Institute’s report “Why protecting privacy is a losing game today—and how to change the game”, efforts by the Orlando, FL Police Department and more.

On "Cryptocurrencies: looking beyond the hype"
Comments by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), whose members are 60 central banks from around the world included: “Cryptocurrencies promise to replace trusted institutions with distributed ledger technology ...Transactions are slow and costly, prone to congestion, and cannot scale with demand.

2018 World Cup Predictions - Using AI
Goldman Sachs and other researchers predict the outcome of the 2018 World Cup: Debate it, watch it enjoy it.

Ant Financial: A $150 billion "Fintech" Leader
As China-based Ant Financial raised about US$14 billion in its latest round of financing - valuing the company at about US$150 billion …

On Uber, Lyft. Taxify and the Ride-Sharing Economy
As San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued subpoenas to Uber and Lyft; Taxify, closed $175 million in new funding - valuing the company at $1 billion.

Macron, Obama and others on Data Privacy
Comments from French President Emmanuel Macron, former US President Barack Obama, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Cisco Systems’ CEO Chuck Robbins on Privacy.

AI in Finance: The Road Ahead
Our report discusses how AI is reshaping how we work and share information - and the opportunities within in financial services.

Zuckerberg and Franken on Privacy
Former US senator Al Franken and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg share their views

On Scooter Wars in San Francisco
How San Francisco is addressing concerns about introduction of rentable electric scooter services that are blocking sidewalks, congesting bike lanes and more.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos on Pursuing High Standards, Writing Memos and Perfect Handstands
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, on pursuing high standards

On European Data Privacy, Facebook and Blockchains
As the EU moves forward with privacy safeguards that address consent, breach notification, the right to be forgotten and more, Facebook has an opportunity to improve its battered reputation and blockchain players may have to adapt to new rules.

On Apple , the Social 3D Web and Mixed Reality
As Apple acquires augmented reality firm Vrvana for $30 million, Mozilla's Greg Fodor discusses “Enabling the Social 3D Web”

On Bitcoin, Amazon, ICOs and More
CME Group to introduce a bitcoin futures contracts, Amazon.com registers cryptocurrency domain names, Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin discussed ICOs and more.

Notes from “3rd Annual Innovations in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: Virtual Reality and Behavior Change.”
Over 30 years of academic research and over 3000 studies demonstrate that VR can improve behaviors, attitudes, and health.