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The proposed measures would be in place for up to a decade, enforced via a court-appointed committee to remedy what the judge overseeing the case deemed an illegal monopoly in search and related advertising in the U.S., where Google processes 90 per cent of searches. Carmi Levy, a technology analyst, said if Google is forced to sell Chrome, the implications could be “seismic” and lead to uncertainty. “This could be the industry’s next Y2K if it comes to pass because so many workflows, so many apps, so many services rely on Chrome as a foundation. And if Google is no longer in position to maintain Chrome as that foundation, the entire industry is going to have to pivot,” he said. Levy said any potential buyers would have to have “deep pockets” to maintain a global resource such as Chrome. “It can’t be a small tech startup. They have to have very deep engineering capabilities and that means it’s a very short list. Frankly, I think Microsoft is at the top of that list.” Levy said it might be some time before users notice a difference. “In the short term, nothing changes,” Levy added. “But longer term, it’s difficult to see where that’s going to go,” he said, adding that the user experience of the browser could change depending who buys the browser and how they treat your private data. The DOJ’s proposals include ending exclusive agreements in which Google pays billions of dollars annually to device vendors to make its search engine the default on their tablets and smartphones. Google called the proposals staggering in a statement on Thursday. “DOJ’s approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses – and jeopardize America’s global economic and technological leadership at precisely the moment it’s needed most,” said Kent Walker, chief legal officer for Alphabet, which owns Google. Matt Hatfield, executive director of Canadian digital rights group OpenMedia, told Global News that deals around which platform is offered as your default browser aren’t geared towards helping consumers. “They’ve struck deals that are beneficial perhaps to those companies and to them, but not necessarily to the consumer or to innovation in the end,” he said. Hatfield said consumers could start seeing their smartphones offering them more choice. “You would find rather than getting a new Android phone and just finding Chrome by default... your phone might say, here’s three different browsers I can download for you. Which of them do you want me to do that with?” Philip Palmer, vice president of the Canadian Internet Society, said there could commercial implications. “We may be looking at more expensive cell phones. At the moment, Google pays billions of dollars a year in order to be the browser of choice on Android phones. If those subsidies are kept out, then obviously the price for the phone goes up,” he said. He said Google’s hold on the advertising industry could also loosen. “Because Google Chrome is in a largely monopolistic position, can command very high advertising prices. If there is greater competition, if this is divested. The assumption is that the monopoly on those advertising rates will collapse and the advertising rates fall.” Levy said it might be time for some users to start using different browsers for different purposes. “In case the worst does happen, and Chrome is split off from the parent company, at least you’ll be prepared, and you’ll be less disrupted than you would otherwise be if you were starting from scratch,” he said. Hatfield said you can start by splitting browsers for work or personal use. “I think using different browsers for different things is already a good habit. I personally use a different personal browser versus work browser. I think people should consider that and it’s probably a good idea to get a sense of how different browsers work,” Hatfield said. For users wondering where to start, he has suggestions. “Firefox and Opera are two leading ones (browsers) that I would recommend. And then on the search engine side, DuckDuckGo is a privacy-respecting search engine people should try out.” If a tech giant like Google is knocked out of the market, Levy said users can expect a rise in the number of new browsers. “It opens up a lot of room, puts a lot of oxygen into the market. You can expect a lot of competitors and startups will be circling the waters like sharks looking for opportunity,” he said. In tech terms, a “walled garden” is a term used to describe ecosystems that tech giants like Google or Apple use to get you to keep using their products. “If you’re part of the Apple ecosystem or the Google ecosystem, it’s possible, but a lot trickier to get your devices from one side to talk to the other side than to get them working with other Apple or Google products,” Hatfield said. He said the browser is one brick in that walled garden. Removing Chrome from Google’s hands could make it easier for users to jump metaphorical ecosystems in the long term. Levy said this could lead to innovation in the browser space, with more browsers competing for the same pool of users. “Take a look at the browser you use today. It really has not changed all that much in 20 years. Maybe this is the catalyst for actual true change, actual innovation on the devices that we use every day.” Palmer said the forced sale of Google Chrome is likely. Antitrust laws have been used in the past to break up industries in many different sectors. He said there’s no reason why that can’t be applied to big tech. “The last few years have seen a revival of what the Americans call antitrust law. And, in particular, the taking on of these big tech monopolies. And in the view of the Department of Justice in the United States, the correct remedy is divestiture of monopoly assets.” Levy said in the long run, this could hurt Google’s artificial intelligence push. “Google needs its existing businesses to fire on all cylinders so that it can afford to invest in artificial intelligence,” he said. This is why, Levy said, Google will not give up without a fight. And it could be a while before Chrome changes hands. “It’ll probably be years, if not a decade or more, before we see final resolution,” he said. — with files from Reutersnice vip 。

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A new independent report reveals that medication management solutions like Ochsner Digital Medicine deliver superior hypertension outcomes and long-term cost savings compared to other digital approaches NEW ORLEANS , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking evaluation by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) has identified that digital hypertension solutions centered on medication management deliver rapid and clinically meaningful improvements in blood pressure that outperform traditional care. The report also found that other digital approaches to hypertension management focused only on patient behavior change and transmitting home monitoring data to providers are less effective, and do not provide clinically meaningful improvements. Among the standout solutions with clinically effective medication management at its core is Ochsner Digital Medicine , a digital platform that integrates cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes. "Unlike other programs that simply monitor health conditions, Ochsner Digital Medicine offers comprehensive care, including adjusting medications to find the right treatment, health coaching, and managing conditions with specialized clinicians," said Dan Shields , CEO of Ochsner Digital Medicine. "The program was designed and is delivered by a leading academic health system, and studies like this show it gets better results than traditional care models." Hypertension, a prevalent chronic condition affecting nearly half of U.S. adults, incurs an annual economic burden of $131 billion . Addressing this silent menace demands innovative approaches that transcend conventional care. According to PHTI's findings, digital solutions that emphasize medication management not only offer immediate clinical benefits but also promise long-term cost savings. These savings stem from a reduction in costly utilizations such as unnecessary emergency department visits and inpatient admissions, as well as mitigating risks associated with strokes and heart attacks. Ochsner Digital Medicine has emerged as a leader in the medication management category, exemplifying how integrating connected blood pressure cuffs with expert virtual care from licensed clinicians can usher in a new era of hypertension management. This approach both optimizes clinical outcomes and supports healthcare providers in delivering timely and personalized care. "Too many people are living with uncontrolled hypertension, but there are effective digital solutions to help patients improve their cardiovascular health, save lives, and lower spending over the long run," Caroline Pearson , Executive Director of PHTI, said in a press release. "Digital medication management solutions support healthcare providers with virtual teams to monitor blood pressure and adjust medications to help bring patients into control within months rather than years." The report advocates for the broader adoption of medication management-based digital solutions, urging healthcare purchasers to consider long-term health benefits and cost-effectiveness when incorporating these technologies. PHTI's comprehensive analysis categorized digital hypertension solutions into three categories: The report findings were that blood pressure monitoring and behavior change interventions led to small, non-significant reductions in systolic blood pressure compared with usual care, while medication management resulted in more rapid and clinically meaningful SBP reductions with higher evidence certainty. PHTI's evaluation is based on a rigorous assessment framework, considering clinical efficacy, economic impact, and health equity. 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TikTok has filed a challenge to the federal government’s Nov. 6 to wind up its Canadian operations, saying the decision was “driven by improper purposes” and alleging that federal representatives failed to substantially engage with the company during the national security review (NSR) process. In addition to calling the order “unreasonable” and “grossly disproportionate,” TikTok says it was owed a “heightened duty of procedural fairness.” In Federal Court filing in Vancouver last week, TikTok asked the court for a stay of the shutdown order during the legal challenge in addition to setting aside the order in general. TikTok also requested relief for its costs in filing the challenge, and any other relief the court may permit. The Government of Canada the social media giant to wind up its operations in the country after an NSR under the Investment Canada Act (ICA), but did not outright ban the platform itself. The Nov. 6 statement by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne indicated that the shutdown order aimed to address “specific national security risks” related to the operations of TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, in Canada through TikTok Technology Canada, but did not elaborate on the nature of these risks. TikTok claims it annually contributes millions of dollars to the Canadian economy, and that the shutdown order will result in the termination of hundreds of employees in Canada, as well as the potential termination of over 250,000 contracts with Canadian-based advertisers. In its filing, TikTok outlines a seemingly sparse correspondence history with the Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch (FIRES) of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). TikTok said it learned in August 2020 that it had not provided the required notices under the ICA regarding the establishment of TikTok Canada in 2018. TikTok alleges that from then until Jan. 2023, FIRES indicated it would be best to delay its filings, given TikTok was under review in the United States. The filing goes on to describe a lengthy process starting in Feb. 2023, when TikTok provided its relevant notices and responded to FIRES information requests, before being notified in Sept. 2023 that an NSR had been ordered. After consenting to a couple extensions of the NSR, TikTok alleges that FIRES’s “substantive engagement” with it ceased in early 2024, despite multiple attempts to engage and signalling its willingness to extend the NSR further. “While we respect the legal process, we stand by our decision to prioritize Canadians’ safety and security.” Finally, TikTok claims it was delivered a form letter in September 2024 that indicated it could submit additional security undertakings to the Minister within three days. When TikTok asked FIRES if it was a specific request for TikTok, TikTok alleges that FIRES indicated it was a general letter sent to all companies under an NSR and did not lead TikTok to believe it needed to submit anything. In October, TikTok claims it was informed that its decision to not respond to the letter led to the Minister’s decision to conclude the NSR before being ordered to shut down its operations in Canada. In addition to calling Champagne’s order “unreasonable” and “grossly disproportionate,” TikTok said in the filing it was owed a “heightened duty of procedural fairness.” “The Minister erred in law and breached TikTok Canada’s rights to procedural fairness by, among other things, failing to substantively engage in the course of the NSR, abruptly concluding the NSR, and depriving TikTok Canada of the chance to fully and fairly benefit from its statutory and procedural rights,” the filing reads. ISED Press Secretary Audrey Milette told BetaKit in an email statement that the government cannot comment on the case due to the confidentiality provisions in the ICA. “The Government’s decision was informed by a thorough national security review and advice from Canada’s security and intelligence community,” Milette said. “While we respect the legal process, we stand by our decision to prioritize Canadians’ safety and security.” The case has yet to be heard in court. The federal government has been taking on big tech companies on many different fronts in recent weeks. The to shut down TikTok was followed by Canada’s Competition Bureau for what it calls anti-competitive conduct in the country’s online advertising technology sector. The Bureau is seeking an order that would require Google to cease the anti-competitive practices, sell off two of its adtech tools, and a monetary penalty. This week, Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne also that social media platform LinkedIn agreed to voluntarily pause using the personal information of Canadian members to train its generative artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Privacy Commissioner’s office said in a statement that Dufresne reached out to LinkedIn following that it had started training AI models using the data of individual members without notifying them. “I welcome the decision by LinkedIn to pause its practice of using the personal information of Canadian LinkedIn members to train AI models while we work with them to get answers to our questions,” Dufresne said in a statement. “Personal information, even when it is publicly accessible, is subject to privacy laws and must be adequately protected.”In addition to the stellar cast, "Moonlight Knock!" boasts an impressive lineup of supporting actors, including veteran performers such as Liu Wei and Zhao Yihan. 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