IBM and Microsoft have signed an “ethical resolution” with the Vatican to develop AI in a way that will protect the planet and the rights of all people [Editor’s note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: The pledge, called the “Rome Call for AI Ethics,” will be presented on Friday morning…

You know you want to jump on the Love is Blind bandwagon. …read more Source:: CNet

The first big games event of the year is under threat of being canceled as several big names drop out. …read more Source:: CNet

The agency approves a controversial plan to speed up moving satellite providers from valuable C-band spectrum. …read more Source:: CNet

An iPhone app built by controversial facial recognition startup Clearview AI has been blocked by Apple, effectively banning the app from use. From a report: Apple confirmed to TechCrunch that the startup “violated” the terms of its enterprise program. The app allows its users — which the company claims it serves only law enforcement officers…

How much you make, Randy? Wanna cough up, I dunno, twice that or something? America’s communications watchdog on Friday suggested it may fine the nation’s four major wireless carriers for selling subscribers location data without adequate safeguards to prevent misuse.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Huawei’s hype is real: the P40 Pro just might be the first phone on the planet with 10x optical zoom. …read more Source:: CNet

Vivo’s new phone has a curved waterfall display, 60-watt super-fast charging and a notch-killing in-screen selfie camera. …read more Source:: CNet

Don’t watch this if you’re squeamish about snakes, stomachs or beach towels. …read more Source:: CNet

Now one Donald-shaped signature away from dishing out $1bn to fund the big switch President Trump is expected to sign a bill that would allocate $1bn to US carriers to replace existing Huawei-built infrastructure after it was unanimously passed by the Senate yesterday.… …read more Source:: TheRegister