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Tech journalist Om Malik dies; new AI platform OpenKnowledge launches; privacy concerns rise

Om Malik, a prominent tech journalist known for his contributions to the field, has passed away. Separately, a new open-source AI platform called OpenKnowledge has been launched as an alternative to existing knowledge management tools like Notion and Obsidian. Additionally, concerns are rising about the future of internet privacy, with predictions of an era requiring increased verification that could compromise user anonymity. AI

IMPACT New AI platform OpenKnowledge offers an alternative for knowledge management, while broader discussions touch on AI's role in privacy.

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Tech journalist Om Malik dies; new AI platform OpenKnowledge launches; privacy concerns rise

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🔥 Om Malik passes away Om Malik, a renowned tech journalist, has passed away, leaving a legacy in the tech industry. His contributions to the field of tech jour

    🔥 Om Malik passes away Om Malik, a renowned tech journalist, has passed away, leaving a legacy in the tech industry. His contributions to the field of tech journalism will be remembered. 💡 Why it matters for UK: UK tech enthusiasts will miss his insightful commentary. 💬 What was …

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🔥 Open-source AI alternative OpenKnowledge is a new open-source AI-first platform, offering an alternative to Notion and Obsidian. This platform provides a uniq

    🔥 Open-source AI alternative OpenKnowledge is a new open-source AI-first platform, offering an alternative to Notion and Obsidian. This platform provides a unique approach to knowledge management, leveraging AI capabilities. 💡 Why it matters for UK: UK developers can utilize this…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🔥 Internet privacy under attack The 'papers, please' era of the internet is coming, threatening online privacy. The shift towards increased verification and ide

    🔥 Internet privacy under attack The 'papers, please' era of the internet is coming, threatening online privacy. The shift towards increased verification and identification online may compromise user anonymity. 💡 Why it matters for UK: This could significantly impact UK citizens' …