Tag: Corona Virus

Global Internet traffic up 70% due to containment

A third of the world’s population has been confined for several weeks. Part of us continues to work from home, while other workers are forced to stop. The consequences of this new way of life are immediate: Internet traffic has increased considerably. Initial Omdia estimates suggest that the number of connections has increased by 70%

Amazon to hire 100,000 employees to deal with coronavirus

Starting in April, the online commerce giant will launch a wave of hires to increase its delivery capacity, which will go through warehouse workers and others dedicated to deliveries. If the United States has not yet opted for containment measures, the fact remains that the European Union and the Schengen area have closed their borders,

YouTube to focus on AI moderation during COVID-19 epidemic

To cope with the increase in traffic caused by containment measures ordered in Europe and the United States, but also to limit the number of employees required during this period of epidemic and teleworking, YouTube indicates that it will focus more heavily on artificial intelligence and machine learning for the moderation of its platform. The

UNESCO publishes guide to support 776 million learners affected by school closings

The United Nations wants to reduce disruption in the field of education. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released tips to facilitate distance learning. 776.7 million schoolchildren, middle school students, high school students and students are affected by school closings. UNESCO wants to facilitate the work of teachers It is not