Small businesses are increasingly vulnerable to fraud, with 80% of organizations surveyed reporting being the targets of actual or attempted fraud attacks in 2023, and PNC is committed to delivering fraud mitigation solutions to help protect small businesses from various forms of fraud.
Category: Technology
Posted inBaltimore News
Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
The FCC has voted to expand the E-Rate Program, allowing schools and libraries to broaden the program and make internet access more affordable for libraries and schools throughout the U.S., with the goal of closing the digital divide.
Posted inNational News
Tech glitch strands Black travelers, disrupts medical and emergency services
A faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruption to Microsoft Windows systems, affecting airports, banks, businesses, and emergency services, leaving travelers stranded and businesses in chaos.
Posted inWord In Black
Are Black teens safe with five hours of daily social media?
Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, and Black teens are more likely to experience online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation due to social media use.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Tech leaders making headway on Baltimore’s digital inclusion strategyÂ
The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition and the Baltimore Office of Broadband Digital Equity are working to close the digital divide and improve digital infrastructure in Baltimore, with plans to provide reliable internet access, modern devices, digital skills training, and technical support to all residents.
Posted inSponsored Content
University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care in Prince George’s County
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, MD offers high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment with a focus on holistic patient care, including counseling, financial assistance, nutrition guidance, and social support.
Posted in2024 Elections
UNREAL: Trump backers use AI images to suggest strong Black support
Artificial Intelligence is being used to create AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump posing with Black celebrities, historical figures, and ordinary Black people in an attempt to sway Black voters.
Posted inBUSINESS
STEM City platform to host AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo will be hosted on Career Communications Group’s metaverse platform, STEM City USA, to celebrate small business and provide access to resources for Black entrepreneurs.
Posted inNational News
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on May 19, 2024.
Posted inTechnology
Bridging the gap: How Byte Back brings free digital literacy training to Baltimore’s underserved communities
Byte Back, a nonprofit organization, is working to close the digital divide in Washington D.C. and Baltimore by providing free digital literacy and tech certification training to residents from underserved communities, with a focus on making classes more accessible and engaging.
Posted inNational News
As some lawmakers look to regulate AI fakes, free speech concerns remain
FKA twigs urged Congress to ban unauthorized use of AI to replicate her image or voice, as generative AI has been used to create songs and explicit images of popular artists, infringing on their rights and revenue.
Posted inU.S. Government
TikTok sues Biden-Harris administration over law that could ban the app
TikTok and ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration, arguing that a potential ban of the app would violate the First Amendment rights of millions of American TikTok users.
