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GAO Report - Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI's Environmental and Human Effects
by diego latella April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Pubblicato ieri: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-25-107172?utm_campaign=usgao_email&utm_con… D -- Dott. Diego Latella - Formerly Senior Researcher with CNR/ISTI - Now retired

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Il Prof. Meo scrive al Prof. Valditara, Ministro dell'Istruzione e del Merito
by Marco Ciurcina April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Il Presidente dell'Associazione per il Software Libero, Prof. Angelo Raffaele Meo, ha inviato una lettera al Ministro dell'Istruzione e del Merito, prof. Giuseppe Valditara, suggerendogli di considerare il software libero per evitare i danni che i prodotti proprietari stanno causando al sistema scolastico. Il Ministro, in reazione alla notizia che un’applicazione di registro elettronico utilizzata nelle scuole ha esposto gli utenti a pubblicità, ha annunciato l’avvio di un’analisi del problema. Il Prof. Meo, ricordando le norme del Codice dell'Amministrazione Digitale che impongono alle scuole che acquisiscono software di preferire software libero, propone al Ministro di tenerne conto nello svolgimento dell'analisi. Suggerisce anche di estendere il lavoro d'analisi all'uso da parte delle scuole di software di videoconferenza e di produttività personale. https://www.softwarelibero.it/il-prof-meo-scrive-al-prof-valditara-ministro… -- Avv. Marco Ciurcina Via San Quintino, 32 10121 Torino TO tel +39 011 4546112 cell +39 335 6650910

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urgente: pareri e consigli su richiesta copytrack
by Marco Fioretti April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

Salve a tutti, ho appena ricevuto la richiesta parzialmente copiata qui sotto, di pagare 350 euro per una immagine che avrei inserito illegalmente in un post del mio blog 5 anni fa. Dico "avrei" perche' ovviamente non ricordo assolutamente i dettagli della cosa, ma 99,999... volte su 100 le immagini su quel blog sono screenshot a bassa risoluzione di PARTI di immagini. L'unica cosa di cui sono assolutamente sicuro e' che comunque stiano le cose aver usato quell'immagine non mi ha fruttato piu' di 1 Euro in totale, a essere proprio generosi. Inoltre, vedo online diversi "avvisi" che la compagnia in questione adotta pratiche quantomeno discutibili: https://brutallyhonestmicrostock.com/2024/10/11/from-interview-series-to-le… https://kanzlei-franz.com/copytrack-scam-or-legitimate/ ma non mi e' chiaro quanto quelle considerazioni valgano per sito gestito dall'Italia su hosting tedesco. A parte questo, che fare? Sul principio della cosa non ho nulla da obiettare, ma modi e importo mi lasciano basito. Quanto spazio ho per rispondergli "sul principio sono d'accordo, se davvero risulta che ho sbagliato, ma quella somma scordatevela, facciamo 10 Euro e pace"? E come? Grazie in anticipo per qualsiasi aiuto. Marco L'email che ho ricevuto: Sent via email to XXXXXXXXXXXX on April 22, 2025 Authorization request / Unauthorized image use - Case no: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx We, COPYTRACK, are writing to you on behalf of our client XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, who has assigned us the monitoring and protection of their licenses and image rights. On April 17, 2025 we have been informed that XXXXXXXXXXXx is likely using an image without permission and the client has exclusively commissioned us with the clarification, administration of the image rights for the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany and, if necessary, the enforcement of any copyright infringement through our partner lawyers. Images are protected by copyright law almost worldwide and infringements are actionable under the respective national law. Please see the attachment below for details. On behalf of our client, we must first determine if you have a valid license to use the images in question in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. If you have a valid license or any other legal justification to use these images, please reply to this email and include proof of license purchase and/or any other necessary information to validate the usage. Please note that you are obliged to provide the necessary information about the usage of the image to allow our client and us to verify the lawfulness of such usage. Please respond to this letter no later than May 2, 2025. If this is not the case, your use of the image material most likely constitutes a copyright infringement within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. If no settlement can be reached, we as Copytrack are directly instructed to enforce these rights for the territory in the Federal Republic of Germany through our German partner lawyers and, in addition, to instruct our respective partner lawyers in other countries to examine and, if necessary, enforce the infringement of the rights in the respective countries. You could then be legally obligated to compensate our client for the damage caused by this copyright infringement. Rights XXXXXXXXXXXXx holder Image found on: URL OF POST Online 2020 Since 3 steps to solving your case In order to resolve this case amicably with you, we request your cooperation. Please complete the following steps to close this case: 1. Check Review the evidence on this case by going to https://portal.copytrack.com https://portal.copytrack.com/ and entering CASE ID XXXXXXXXXXXX 2. Proof Show us proof of your license by uploading it or providing any other legal justification to use these images and if it is valid, we will close your case immediately; If you do not have a valid license or any other valid justification: 3. Compensation / License You now have the following 2 options: Option 1: Purchase of a subsequent image license (includes past and future use for one year after purchase). Option 2: Compensation (includes the previous use and requires the immediate deletion of the image). Image license (valid for 1 year from date of purchase) 389.59 € Compensation costs (past usage) 350.00 € Payment is due by May 21, 2025 Payments for both options can be made securely online at https:// portal.copytrack.com by entering CASE ID XXXXXXXXXXXXXX We accept PayPal, credit card and bank transfer. We calculate these fees based on our client's license history, as well as the duration of use and type of rights infringement. Failure to provide a proof or pay for a valid license may result in your case being referred to our partner attorney and significantly higher additional fees. To avoid further action, including legal action, provide proof of a valid license or any other relevant information by May 2, 2025, or acquire it by making payment in our online portal.

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[CfP] IEEE IoT2C 2025 – The 11th International Symposium on IoT and Cloud Continuum – Submissions Now Open
by Antonio Montieri April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

[Our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this message] -----------------Call for Papers-------------------------------- The 11th International Symposium on IoT and Cloud Continuum (IoT2C) Istanbul, Turkiye, 11-13 Aug 2025 [Hybrid] http://www.ficloud.org/iot2c2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers: Cloud continuum enables a seamless integration of distinct cloud services and models in order to encapsulate the growing adoption of cloud computing by businesses and organizations. The services and capabilities of cloud continuum are unified and supported by advances in communication networks (e.g., 5G network). They offer edge services for IoT devices such as smart sensors that generate large volume of data and that require connectivity with low latency. The objectives are to simplify the integration and development of modern cloud-enabled IoT applications; e.g., share resources, support extreme workload, efficiently process big data and place data and compute power closer to places where they are needed more. The symposium aims to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners in order to discuss ideas and share knowledge on various issues related to IoT and cloud continuum. Topics of the symposium include (but not limited to): - IoT and cloud continuum models - Integration and collaboration - Network models and design - Software systems and microservices - Big data processing and management - AI and machine learning applications - Network communication protocols - 5G and SDN services - Fault tolerance and reliability - Performance evaluation and modelling - Edge, Fog and IoT continuum - SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS models - Ecosystem: IoT, Edge,Fog, Cloud - QoS in IoT and cloud continuum - Security, trust and privacy - Service selection and provisioning - Continuum benchmarking - Modelling and simulation - Business models and standards - Service level agreements - Applications and case studies - Legal and ethical aspects Important Dates: Submission Deadline: 31 May 2025 Authors Notification: 10 June 2025 Final Manuscript Due: 20 June 2025 Submission Guidelines: Authors are requested to submit papers reporting original research results and experience. The page limit is 6-8 pages. Papers should be prepared using IEEE two-column template. Papers should be submitted as PDF files via the EasyChair submission system. Submitted research papers may not overlap with papers that have already been published or that are simultaneously submitted to a journal or a conference with proceedings. All papers accepted for this symposium are peer-reviewed and are to be published in the conference proceedings by the IEEE Computer Society Conference Publishing Service (CPS). Best regards, -- *Antonio Montieri, Ph.D.* *Assistant Professor (RTDa)* *Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell'Informazione (DIETI)University of Napoli Federico IIVia Claudio 21 -- 80125 Napoli (Italy)Phone: +39 081 76 83821 - Fax: +39 081 76 83816Email: antonio.montieri(a)unina.it <antonio.montieri(a)unina.it> <antonio.montieri(a)unina.it>WWW: http://wpage.unina.it/antonio.montieri <http://wpage.unina.it/antonio.montieri> <https://link.gmreg5.net/x/d?c=45868489&l=c299ed2c-3440-4043-a3e6-5a1601f209…>* *Skype ID: antmontieri*

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argomentazione giuridica e digitale (già: Jovanotti e ChatGPT)
by alessandro marzocchi April 19, 2025

April 19, 2025

Il giurista imparava che ogni argomentazione deve fare riferimento al testo della legge, quale ""fatto palese dal significato proprio delle parole secondo la connessione di esse ..."". Più volte ho incontrato argomentazioni giuridiche fondate NON sul testo della legge ma su altre interpretazioni, più o meno autorevoli o numerose. E' comprensibile anche se sarebbe bene non dimenticare la regola fondamentale dell'interpretazione della legge. Dimentichiamo sempre, a mio parere, che: 1 - ognuno di noi oggi incontra "*regole digitali*" molto più numerose delle "*regole legali*". 2 - le "*regole legali*" si basano sul cosiddetto linguaggio naturale comprensibile a quasi tutti, mentre le "*regole digitali*" sono comprensibili a quasi nessuno. 3 - la comprensibilità della regola è, mia convinzione, l'origine del problema digitale, quindi opposizione a linguaggi proprietari. Diventa secondario, anche se peggiora la situazione, che LLM, IA e simili lavorino sul significato proprio delle parole e secondo la loro connessione. Auguri cordiali. Duccio (Alessandro Marzocchi) Il giorno ven 18 apr 2025 alle ore 09:33 <nexa-request(a)server-nexa.polito.it> ha scritto: > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:32:42 +0200 > From: Eleonora Colombo <avveleonoracolombo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [nexa] Jovanotti e ChatGPT > ... Personalmente mi preoccupa leggere, anche in questi giorni, notizie (su > cui > mi piacerebbe andare un po' più a fondo) di miei Colleghi che citano > sentenze inesistenti solo perchè suggerite da ChatGpt e senza farne alcun > controllo.

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Meta starts AI training with personal data - those who want to object must act quickly
by J.C. DE MARTIN April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

*Meta starts AI training with personal data - those who want to object must act quickly* https://datenschutz-hamburg.de/news/meta-starts-ai-training-with-personal-d… 15 April 2025 Until now, Meta's AI technology has not been trained with the Facebook and Instagram data of European users. This is now set to change: From *the end of May 2025, Meta wants to use the data of all adult European Facebook and Instagram users for training of its own AI applications*. The data will then be used to train the company's AI-based services such as the Meta-AI chatbot on WhatsApp or language models such as Llama. *Start of training planned for 2024 postponed for the time being* Meta had already announced last year that it would use all public posts and photos from its European Facebook and Instagram users for AI training. *However, Meta then postponed the project *after the Irish Data Protection Authority (IDPC), which is the lead supervisory authority for Meta in the EU, approached the company with data protection issues, particularly regarding the legal basis and transparency. *The procedure that is now in place makes it easier to object *to Meta's use of personal data for AI training. *If users want to object, then now* Registered users of Facebook and Instagram must now decide whether the company may train AI models with their personal data (posts, photos, etc.). This applies not only to the future, but also to all data from the past. If you have no concerns about your publicly accessible posts, comments and photos in your own account being used for AI training, you don't have to do anything. Anyone who wants to prevent their own data from being used by Meta for AI training purposes *must take action now*. All European users of legal age will be notified accordingly by Meta and informed of their options. You can object in the respective apps or for Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/712876720715583 <https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/712876720715583> and for Instagram at https://help.instagram.com/contact/767264225370182 <https://help.instagram.com/contact/767264225370182>. For the objection to take full effect, it must be lodged before the end of May 2025. Although it is possible to object at any time after this date, it will no longer be possible to undo that your data has already been used for AI training. Training data is irrevocably incorporated into AI models and its influence can no longer be removed from the model according to the current state of the art. Thomas Fuchs, Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information: „I can well understand that users are concerned when all their images and texts shared on social networks are now incorporated into AI models. The only way to protect yourself here is to object in good time. If so, then now.“

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Aperta la consultazione pubblica per le “Linee guida sull’IA nel mondo del lavoro” | Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali
by Mauro Alovisio April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Gent.mi Segnalo consultazione on line di interesse https://www.lavoro.gov.it/notizie/pagine/aperta-la-consultazione-pubblica-l… Buona serata Mauro

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Numero di Bricks: articolo sulle risorse francesi libere
by Paolo Mauri April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Buongiorno a tutti vi segnalo che nel numero di Bricks appena pubblicato c'è un mio contributo a descrizione delle risorse libere francesi dedicate al mondo della scuola, si può scaricare da qui: https://www.rivistabricks.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BRICKS_3_2025_17_Ma… Buona lettura Paolo -- Paolo Mauri Linux User #462825 irc maupao twitter @mauri_paolo www.paolomauri.it mastodon https://framapiaf.org/@maupao matrix @maupao:matrix.org Hai provato ad usare Libreoffice? https://www.libreoffice.org/download

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AI, Jobs, and the Automation Trap
by Daniele Quercia April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

A position paper out end of June. It’s about whether we should help people with AI… or just replace them entirely. You know, light stuff. Happy Easter, Dan

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EC issues burner phones for visits to US
by 380° April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Buongiorno, la Commissione EU fa l'offesa se a SPIARE funzionari, scienziati, aziende e cittadini europei "ha stato Trump" invece dei suoi predecessori... ...ipocriti al cubo! «Report: EC issues burner phones for visits to US» https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/15/ec_burner_devices/ --8<---------------cut here---------------start------------->8--- The European Commission is giving staffers visiting the US on official business burner laptops and phones to avoid espionage attempts, according to the Financial Times. The use of clean and locked-down hardware is common practice for anyone visiting China, Russia, and other states where aggressive electronic surveillance is expected. Apparently the European Union has added the United States to that list. "The transatlantic alliance is over," an EU official [told] the newspaper, which reported the commission "is issuing burner phones and basic laptops to some US-bound staff to avoid the risk of espionage — a measure traditionally reserved for trips to China." Next week, officials from the EU are due in Washington DC for the spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. Four sources told the FT the EC had changed its guidance to ensure that visitors to America take serious precautions against cyber-espionage. "They are worried about the US getting into the commission systems," said one. [...] Taking a burner device, to be honest, sounds like standard practice for people in sensitive lines of work, though this is all being interpreted as an indication of quite how badly relations have slipped between Europe and the US. And while a certain amount of spying on one's allies is [expected] – former German chancellor Angela Merkel was [most peeved] when it turns out her phone was being bugged by the NSA – a recommendation to take fresh devices is something new. More context: • [John Kerry bombshell: 'Yes, the NSA… reached TOO FAR, inappropriately'] • [Germany tells America to verpissen off over Huawei 5G cyber-Sicherheitsbedenken] • [Angela Merkel's phone was being listened in on by FIVE foreign powers] • [This is how we know Echelon exists] Ultimately, spies spy, and when it comes to spying on the world, no one doubts America's abilities, regardless of who is in charge. "Washington is not Beijing or Moscow, but it is an adversary that is prone to use extra-legal methods to further its interests and power," Luuk van Middelaar, director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics think tank, told the FT. "Democrat administrations use the same tactics. It is an acceptance of reality by the Commission." A European Commission spokesperson, an in email to /The Register/, did not deny equipment was being handed out to staff as reported. And while the spinner claimed the commission had not issued official guidance to use burner laptops and phones, they did admit it had tweaked its recommendations. "We have recently updated several country specific traveling recommendation factsheets for officials. They reflect the latest changes in the way the commission communicates and the general increase of threats globally regarding cybersecurity," the spokesperson told us. "Finally, indeed we recommend linking the e-visa to an EU laissez-passer for senior officials, in order to underline the official nature of the visit and facilitate visa processes in embassies prior to departure. Again, these updated recommendations were included in many other countries' factsheets to the attention of travelling senior officials." We understand the FT stands by its yarn. And it wouldn't be the first time the EU had [denied] a story, only to later confirm its veracity. ® --8<---------------cut here---------------end--------------->8--- [told] <https://www.ft.com/content/20d0678a-41b2-468d-ac10-14ce1eae357b> [expected] <https://www.theregister.com/2001/09/14/this_is_how_we_know/> [most peeved] <https://www.theregister.com/2013/11/26/merkel_phone_tapped_by_5_countries/> [John Kerry bombshell: 'Yes, the NSA… reached TOO FAR, inappropriately'] <https://www.theregister.com/2013/11/01/john_kerry_nsa_spying/> [Germany tells America to verpissen off over Huawei 5G cyber-Sicherheitsbedenken] <https://www.theregister.com/2019/02/19/germany_huawei_5g_security/> [Angela Merkel's phone was being listened in on by FIVE foreign powers] <https://www.theregister.com/2013/11/26/merkel_phone_tapped_by_5_countries/> [This is how we know Echelon exists] <https://www.theregister.com/2001/09/14/this_is_how_we_know/> [denied] <https://x.com/paolatamma/status/1907067942660870231> -- 380° (lost in /traslation/) «Welcome to the chaos of the times If you go left and I go right Pray we make it out alive This is Karmageddon»

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