All articles tagged with #protocol
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard for AI-driven purchases that is supported by over 60 merchants and financial institutions, aiming to facilitate interoperable, traceable transactions for automated shopping and booking, with plans to integrate cryptocurrency payments and support from major financial players.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Norwegian Cruise Line left behind eight passengers, including six Americans and two Australians, who missed the all-aboard call by more than an hour after a private tour in São Tomé. The cruise line defended its actions, stating that when passengers are late, it's their right to sail away to stay on time. The stranded passengers, including a paraplegic, a man with a heart condition, and a pregnant woman, were eventually ferried to the ship by the Coast Guard after chasing it through several countries. Additionally, an elderly woman who suffered a stroke and potentially a heart attack during the trip was left behind, but was eventually helped by fellow passengers and flown to the U.S. for medical care.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Researchers have introduced and tested a new protocol that utilizes mid-circuit measurements and cryptographic interactive proofs to reliably demonstrate the advantage of quantum computers over classical computers. The protocol allows for precise measurements inside the quantum computer and comparison to classical computers, addressing the challenge of validating quantum computational advantage. The researchers performed a proof-of-principle demonstration using an ion trap quantum computer and found that their protocol has notable advantages over existing methods, requiring fewer quantum gate operations. They hope to explore additional interactive protocols and applications in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
In a heartwarming moment, a member of the King's Guard made a rare break in protocol by nodding at a little fan named Frank who was wearing his own miniature uniform and bearskin. The child stood and saluted the soldiers, and one troop at the back exchanged a respectful nod with him. The video of the interaction melted hearts on social media, with many praising the Guards for acknowledging the young boy. This incident follows a previous heartwarming moment when the King's Guard allowed a boy with Down's syndrome to have a photo taken with him, showcasing the kindness and compassion of the military personnel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
During his meeting with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, U.S. President Joe Biden was seen as "wandering around" and needing guidance from the king, according to the director of a British heritage foundation. Some criticized Biden for breaching protocol with his tactile interactions, while others saw it as a display of warmth. The visit has been described as lacking investment and planning. However, a royal biographer defended Biden's actions, stating that Charles is comfortable with physical contact. Previous U.S. presidents have also faced accusations of breaching royal protocol.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Greatandhra
Telangana Chief Minister KCR has been consistently avoiding attending official programs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since September 2021, sparking a debate about whether Modi's stature is lower than that of KCR. During Modi's recent visit to Telangana, he made serious allegations against KCR and the state government, but KCR did not respond or mention Modi by name in his subsequent address. This raises questions about the need for a response and whether KCR perceives Modi's stature as lower than his own.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Search Engine Roundtable
Google has announced its plans to develop a complementary protocol to the existing robots.txt protocol, which is over 30 years old, in order to address the challenges posed by new generative AI technologies. The company aims to hold discussions with the web and AI communities to explore alternative machine-readable means for web publisher choice and control in emerging AI and research use cases. Google believes it is time to explore additional protocols and invites a broad range of voices to participate in the discussion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Bluesky, a social network developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is gaining popularity among Twitter users who are dissatisfied with the platform's content moderation and verification system. Bluesky aims to build a protocol for public conversation that could make social networks work more like email or phone numbers, allowing for interoperability between different platforms. However, it remains to be seen whether Bluesky can replace Twitter as a global information conduit, as it lacks many of the features Twitter has built out over the years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has released an invite-only beta version of its Android app. The platform, which is built on the Authenticated Transfer Protocol, aims to support "large-scale distributed social applications" with features such as account portability, algorithmic choice, interoperation, and performance. The app is straightforward with four tabs: Home, Search, Notifications, and Account. Bluesky is still invite-only, and new sign-ups can join with a code from an existing user or the waitlist.