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Amazon Business is charging schools significantly more for essential supplies, with prices fluctuating wildly due to dynamic pricing algorithms. On average, schools pay seventeen percent more for items purchased through Amazon Business. Unlike traditional contracts with local suppliers, Amazon Business does not guarantee fixed prices, leading to unexpected price changes. For instance, a twelve-pack of Sharpie markers cost eight dollars and ninety-nine cents in Boulder, Colorado, but twenty-eight dollars and sixty-three cents in Denver Public Schools on the same day. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance published a report expressing concern about Amazons lack of transparency regarding algorithmic price changes, which resulted in prices being, on average, one hundred and thirty-six percent higher than the lowest prices for the one hundred most frequently ordered products. This situation also impacts competition, as independent suppliers could beat Amazons prices on sixty-eight percent of products, suggesting better deals and more stable pricing for schools.

The Trump administration is reportedly rejecting H one B visa applicants involved in content moderation, labeling it as censorship. A State Department cable instructs consular officers to investigate applicants past work in areas like moderation, fact-checking, and online safety. If evidence of suppression of protected expression is found, applicants are deemed ineligible. This move, part of tightening immigration policies, has been criticized as incoherent and unconstitutional by the Knight First Amendment Institute.

Alltroo: Revolutionizing Fundraising with Celebrity Access - Kyle Rudolph and Jon Walburgs innovative platform transforms charity events into exclusive, high-value sweepstakes, leveraging their unique network and operational expertise. By pivoting to more accessible ten-dollar entries, theyve boosted appeal and prestige. The founders emphasize the importance of strategic networking, genuine authenticity, and consistent thought leadership in building credibility and success.

New evidence reveals Intellexas alleged remote access to government clients surveillance systems, potentially exposing personal data from hacked phones. Leaked documents, sales materials, and training videos suggest Intellexa staff could connect to these systems using TeamViewer. A leaked training video reportedly shows parts of the Predator spyware system, including its dashboard and a storage system containing sensitive data. This contradicts Intellexas claims of not accessing their customers data. The leaked video includes details like an infection URL and targets IP address from an attempt in Kazakhstan, raising serious concerns about data security and privacy. The U.S. government recently sanctioned Intellexas founder and a business partner, highlighting the controversial nature of the government spyware industry.

Amazons new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, featuring eleven-inch displays, texture-molded glass, and quad-core chips, will be available starting December tenth. The Kindle Scribe starts at $499.99, while the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, with soft color display and artist tools, starts at $629.99.

Kohlers new Dekoda device, a toilet-mounted AI camera, promises health tracking but raises privacy concerns. While Kohler assures end-to-end encryption, experts question this, revealing that data is decrypted upon reaching Kohlers systems. Kohler clarifies their use of end-to-end encryption differs from common understanding, as data is decrypted for processing and storage. They also de-identify data for AI training with user consent.

Amazon and USPSs Delivery Partnership in Jeopardy: Amazon Explores Expanding Its Own Network

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