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Jamaica the first with digital currency
The forward-leaning morning newsletter for those
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June 20, 2022
Topics: Robotaxis, EVs, tech security, passkeys, Apple, Rhode Island, renewable energy, Geoffrey Fowler, Jamaica, crypto, fintech
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👏Apple does IT At the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference on June 6, Apple revealed it is introducing passkey logins by September. The Vice President of Internet Technologies, Darin Adler, said users would be able to create accounts (called Passkeys) on websites and apps and log into them using Touch or Face IDs instead of typing in passwords...victory!!
In addition, users' passkeys will be saved on the devices rather than servers, and the passkey system will work on Apple devices with iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, including Apple TVs. Apple's new passkey system is increasing security and adding convenience.
🌬️100% renewable energy in Rhode Island by 2033 Rhode Island has recently been facing threats from rising seas and more extreme storms caused by climate change. On June 14, the state's House of Representatives approved Bill 2022-H7277A requiring that 100% of Rhode Island's electric power come from renewable energy sources by 2033. Currently, renewables only supply 20% of the total electricity in the state.
The bill was sponsored Rep Deborah Ruggiero and asserted; “We’ve seen a 74% increase in green jobs since 2014, and that trend is going to continue as we deepen our commitment to renewables.”
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🫶More support for YOU! So it's not just AGREEN1 who wants to help people understand and feel supported with all this ubiquitous technology. While AGREEN1 launched March 1, 2021, The Washington Post launched their Help Desk six months later in September 2021 to help folks with personal tech.
Last month, the Post's San Francisco based technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler, kicked off a series called We the Users to examine some of the consequential technology issues and to provide solutions. Fowler shares his first-hand insight on predatory and ambiguous policies designed to track and misinform users. Important stuff to know to protect your identity and your sanity.
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🇯🇲Jamaica's CBDC On June 8, Jamaica became the first country in the world to make digital currency a legal tender. The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Jamaica is called Jam-Dex, which stands for Jamaican Digital Exchange, and it will have the same value as the Jamaican dollar.
The country's Senate authorized the Central Bank of Jamaica to legalize the Jam-Dex, to serve as an alternative to physical notes and coins. It will launch later this month. Ten other countries already launched CBDC, but Jamaica made it legal tender and that is entirely unique. Well done, Jamaica!
😮Robotaxis are here In the September 13, 2021, issue of AGREEN1 we explained that Cruise EVs were looking to become a fleet of ride-hail, driverless (autonomous vehicles: AVs) taxis. On June 2, 2022 Cruise received the first-ever Driverless Deployment Permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to charge for driverless rides in San Francisco, marking the start of a commercial business for the AV manufacturer. The permit also makes Cruise the first and only company to operate a commercial, driverless robotaxi service in a major U.S. city.
The company will start rolling out its rides gradually to operate from 10 PM to 6 AM on “select streets” in San Francisco. Cruise expects its solar-powered, all-electric AVs to help save lives while saving people time and money. Are you ready to give it a try?
🍎Buying power Tech giant Apple entered the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) industry. With Apple now offering Buy-Now-Pay-Later, the BNPL industry will most likely attract more users. Using the BNPL is like taking a loan, only without interest. The credit bureaus are also looking to account for BNPL in users' credit scores, which could affect those who use it.
BNPL operators partner with essential goods companies, such as gas stations and grocery stores, and users could overspend buying products. Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at CreditCards.com, says it is like 'robbing Peter to pay Paul.' Experts also predict high inflation will soon force BNPL companies to shut down the service. As always, buyer beware!
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