---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20200629184430.GA9510@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:44:30 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: IBM donates AI toolkits to Linux Foundation to 'Mitigate bias' in datasets As artificial intelligence (AI) deployments increase around the world, IBM says it's determined to ensure that they're fair, secure and trustworthy. To that end, it has donated a series of open-source toolkits designed to help build trusted AI to a Linux Foundation project, the LF AI Foundation, as reported in ZDNet. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2020/06/29/ibm-donates-ai-toolkits-to-linux-foundation-to-mitigate-bias-in-datasets/ -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20200629183429.GA9407@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:34:29 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: TX: AT&T wireless customers in Bastrop County area might have difficulties making 911 calls According to Bastrop County, AT&T customers in the area might experience service issues affecting the ability to make 911 calls. Bastrop County recommends texting 911 if unable to make a call go through. The county also suggests connecting to a WIFI service and call or text to 9-1-1 through that method. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/att-wireless-customers-in-bastrop-county-area-might-have-difficulties-making-911-calls -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20200629184011.GA9430@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:40:11 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Anne Chow, AT&T's first woman of color CEO in 144 years, adds another groundbreaking role By Cheryl Hall DALLAS - Less than a year ago, Anne Chow was promoted to CEO of AT&T Business, the telecommunications giant's $37 billion unit that provides services to nearly 3 million business customers, including nearly all of the world's Fortune 1000 companies. The 54-year-old daughter of Taiwanese immigrants is the first woman to hold this position and the first woman of color to be named CEO at any AT&T company in its 144-year history. She's also the corporation's highest-ranking Asian American. https://tinyurl.com/yatxlfmv -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Tue, 30 Jun 2020