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New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent ...
Jun 6, 2025
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A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional radio frequency ...
Jun 5, 2025
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AI tackles toxic speech online: Can algorithms judge fairness as well as accuracy?
Earlier this year, Facebook rolled back rules against some hate speech and abuse. Along with changes at X (formerly Twitter) that followed its purchase by Elon Musk, the shifts make it harder for social media users to avoid ...
Jun 5, 2025
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'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?
"This video is not available in your location." It's a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question—how do we navigate digital borders safely ...
Jun 4, 2025
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Circumventing internet censorship in countries like China or Iran
Free access to information online is a vital component of democratic societies. However, something that is taken for granted in this country is by no means possible everywhere.
Jun 2, 2025
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Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification—only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking ...
Jun 2, 2025
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Microsoft wants to radically change the way you surf the web
Microsoft sees artificial intelligence transforming the internet as fundamentally as mobile phones have over the past two decades. But the technology's limitations could curb Microsoft's grand vision.
May 30, 2025
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Facebook's content moderation 'happens too late,' says research
Whether from the White House or a neighbor in your Facebook community group, a request to remove a Facebook post can prompt accusations of censorship or misinformation, or even become a meme.
May 30, 2025
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What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds
In May 2025, a post asking "[Am I the asshole] for telling my husband's affair partner's fiancé about their relationship?" quickly received 6,200 upvotes and more than 900 comments on Reddit. This popularity earned the post ...
May 28, 2025
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Large language model accurately predicts online chat derailments
Online chat rooms and social networking platforms frequently experience harmful behavior as discussions drift from their intended topics toward personal conflict. Traditional predictive models typically depend on platform-specific ...
May 23, 2025
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German court says Meta can use user data to train AI
A German court on Friday dismissed an injunction request brought by consumer protection groups to prevent US tech giant Meta from using user data from Facebook and Instagram to train artificial intelligence systems.
May 23, 2025
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Researchers warn of rise in AI-created, nonconsensual, explicit images
A team of researchers, including Kevin Butler, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, is sounding the alarm on a disturbing trend in artificial ...
May 22, 2025
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Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search
As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the technology doesn't slow its profit-pumping advertising engine.
May 22, 2025
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Fictional fiction: A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI
The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also contained some works that were, in fact, actually fictional.
May 22, 2025
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What's the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk's X is trying to dodge in court?
In its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the Federal Court, seeking an exemption from a new safety standard aimed at preventing the spread of harmful material ...
May 21, 2025
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Google's unleashes 'AI Mode' in the next phase of its journey to change search
Google on Tuesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence technology to accelerate a year-long makeover of its search engine that is changing the way people get information and curtailing the flow of internet traffic ...
May 20, 2025
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Meta's Community Notes program is promising, but needs to prioritize transparency
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has more than 3.35 billion combined monthly active users. Recently, Meta has changed its approach to fact-checking in response to criticisms of its role in circulating ...
May 20, 2025
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Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 opponents in an online match.
May 20, 2025
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What does it mean to 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies, and which should I choose?
It's nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either "accept all" or "reject all." Sometimes, there may be a third option, or a link to further tweak your preferences.
May 19, 2025
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Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa.
May 17, 2025
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Coinbase expects data breach to cost it up to $400 mn
Coinbase on Thursday said criminals bribed and duped their way to stealing cryptocurrency from its users, then tried to blackmail the exchange to keep the crime quiet.
May 16, 2025
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Study finds inappropriate ads common on websites aimed at children
Many websites for children, such as learning platforms, are free of charge; they are financed by advertising. Researchers from Radboud University in the Netherlands, the Belgian University KU Leuven and the German Ruhr University ...
May 15, 2025
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements.
May 15, 2025
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AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders
When disasters happen—such as hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes—every second counts. Emergency teams need to find people fast, send help and stay organized. In today's world, one of the fastest ways to get information ...
May 13, 2025
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