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Articles with tag "Technology"

watchful eye

Moscow Plans Coronavirus Surveillance for Foreigners – Kommersant

“The system should help track residents who have potentially come into contact with foreigners,” a source said.
TRACKING CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus Outbreak Is Major Test for Russia’s Facial Recognition Network

Russia wants to follow China’s example in combating the virus with technology, but its systems are embryonic.
New ways to watch

Russia to Use Cellphones to Track People at Risk of Coronavirus

The Kremlin said the measure was legal and part of measures Russia is taking to try to halt spread of the virus.
Pro-GMO

Rosneft Joins Russia's Gene-Editing Tech Program

The deal aims to accelerate Russia’s $1.6 billion program to create new types of genetically modified crops and animals.
NO VIOLATIONS

Russian Court Rules in Favor of Facial Recognition Over Privacy Claims

The ruling is a blow to activists who had hoped to ban the technology's use.
new job title

Putin’s Daughter Heads Elite University's New AI Institute – Vedomosti

Katerina Tikhonova has been appointed the head of Moscow State University's new AI institute ahead of its opening this year.
personal barcode

Russia to Expand Surveillance to Tattoo, Iris, Voice Recognition – RBC

Russia's police force is also testing the ability to identify people by gait in hopes of catching criminal suspects.
WEEKEND PROFILE

Alexander Galitsky: From Soviet Engineer to Libertarian Investor

The father of the Russian internet tells The Moscow Times he wants to kill all borders and warns that society is falling behind technology.
PLAYING BY THE RULES

Samsung Backs Russia’s Law Against Apple

Electronics giant says it will pre-install government-approved apps on devices sold in Russia.
art is resistance

Moscow Activists Protest Widespread Facial Recognition With Face Paint

"Sledui" (Follow) advises followers to paint their faces with bright, asymmetric patterns and thick black marks to throw off facial recognition.
Market Growth

Russia's Online Delivery Race Sees Tough Competition

The failure of three food delivery startups show how seriously Russia’s largest companies are investing in the sector.
TRADITIONAL VALUES

Russia to Install ‘Spiritual’ Domestic Apps – Vedomosti

From July 1, smartphones will be required to go on sale with pre-installed apps approved by the Russian government.
Outdated tech

Putin Still Uses Obsolete Windows XP, Report Says

Microsoft stopped releasing security updates for Windows XP in 2014.
streaming squabble

Russian Tech Giant Sues Amazon's Twitch for Record $3Bln

The case marks the second online dispute between Rambler and a U.S. tech giant in the past week.
LEAD VESSEL

World’s Largest Nuclear Icebreaker Starts Sea Trials

The nuclear icebreaker will test its ballast system, navigation equipment, anchors and electric installations as well as maneuvering characteristics.
Face Off

Russian Apps Could Be ‘Counterintelligence Threat,’ FBI Says

The U.S.’s top law enforcement agency said the FBI is treating any mobile app that comes out of Russia as a "potential counterintelligence threat."
LAW AGAINST APPLE

Russia Bans Sale of Smartphones Without Russian Apps

Apple and other producers will have to pre-install Russian-made applications onto smartphones for the Russian market.
PASTURES NEW

Russian Cows Fitted With Virtual-Reality Headsets

Officials said the experiment “improved overall emotional mood in the herd.”
On the grid

Russian Public Wi-Fi Provider to Supply Moscow’s Facial Recognition System

Maxima Telecom will provide the servers for the capital’s extensive network of cameras.
news

October Report: Russia’s Tech, Investment and Start-up Deals

EWDN's monthly report on Russia's tech and investment scene covers internet isolation, foreign ownership restrictions and joint ventures at Mail.Ru and...
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