Arizona court rules on 98K voters in limbo after 20-year-old citizenship coding error
PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that complete ballots for federal, state and local elections will be distributed to about 98,000 people after a legal battle over a clerical error pitted the secretary of state's office and the Maricopa County recorder at odds over how to verify voters' proof of citizenship. Secretary of […]
Amazon engineers may have to learn skills beyond coding due to AI
The rise of artificial intelligence may soon force Amazon’s software engineers to find responsibilities outside of coding, according to the company’s cloud computing head. Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Gurman predicted the shift in day-to-day responsibilities during a “fireside chat” with the division’s employees in June, according to leaked audio. Obtained by Business Insider This […]
pic Games demands ‘inclusive word choice’ in coding
Video game developer Epic Games has released “coding standards” that call for inclusivity in programming, including using plural pronouns for singular people and avoiding the use of words like “master” and “slave.” As part of its use of Unreal Engine 5, Epic Games is requiring its programmers to work with progressive gender and race ideals. […]
John Catsimatidis puts anti-shoplifter coding on Häagen-Dazs
Shoplifters beware: John Catsimatidis, CEO of New York’s Gristedes and Food Emporium chains, isn’t doing that. When it comes to stealing food from the market and selling it, Catsimatidis and his staff, unlike other retailers, sometimes catch shoplifters before the police arrive. He also had Haagen-Dazs ice cream, one of the most stolen products, with […]