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Need to Prevent Apple Video Effects from Appearing in Video Meetings?
Automated gesture recognition features, which display emojis and animations during online video sessions in response to the user's physical gestures, have gained popularity. These include the Zoom client’s gesture recognition feature and a separate feature offered in Apple devices that triggers vivid animated emoji effects.
Seeking IT Testers for Imminent Jira Upgrade
Application testers are needed for Thursday, February 1, 2024 and Friday, February 2, 2024 prior to implementation of Jira’s Datacenter version.
New Microsoft Teams Client Available in Late February
On Friday, Microsoft announced that the Classic version of Teams, which is the version most in use at the university, will begin displaying a banner message urging users to contact IT to switch to the new version of Teams. However, the new Teams client is not yet generally available at Cornell until IT staff approve the update and release it to Cornell-managed devices.
Passkey Login Available Starting Late February
In late February a new Secure Connect passkey service will be offered to Cornell faculty and staff.
Google to Impose New Sender Requirements for Email Sent to Gmail Accounts
In February 2024, Gmail will begin enforcing several security-related requirements for messages sent to Gmail accounts.
Artificial Intelligence Task Forces Share Findings
Three university-wide task forces, formed in 2023, recently released their findings and recommendations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools at Cornell.
Tech Tip: Teams Channel Info Button
Microsoft Teams' Channel Info button makes essential details easily accessible.
Digital Harassment Resources Support New Interim Anti-Doxxing Policy
In response to concerns about an increase in digital harassment (doxxing), the university has created a digital harassment resource guide and University Policy 4.24, Interim Anti-Doxxing Policy.
Register for Quick Scientific Computing Workshops
A series of one-hour computing tutorials, created specifically for Cornell scientists who utilize technology, will be offered each Tuesday from February 6 to April 30, 2024. The Zoom-based training is available for free to all workforce members and students of Cornell, WCM, WCM-Q, and Cornell Tech.