Instagramnudity protectionsexortionInstagram is introducing a 'nudity protection' feature to blur nudity in messages, primarily aimed at protecting teens from sextortion.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
AI energy consumptionclean energy transitioneconomic shiftsGenerative AI's significant energy demand collides with the global transition to clean energy, raising complex challenges for economic shifts involving AI, electrification, and climate change efforts.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
AI utopiahuman purposetechnology impactNick Bostrom's new book, 'Deep Utopia,' explores a future where AI solves all human problems, raising questions about human purpose and tasks.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
Turing AwardrandomnesscomputingAvi Wigderson, an Israeli-born mathematician and theoretical computer scientist specializing in randomness, wins the $1 million Turing Award.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
Hatch Restbedtime technologyaudio messagesHatch introduces a new bedtime feature, 'Tuck-Ins by You,' allowing audio messages from loved ones to be played on their Hatch Rest and Rest+ sound machines.5 months agoTech0More5 months agoTech0
social mediaNative American youthlegal actionTwo tribal nations filed a lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc., ByteDance, and Alphabet, accusing social media companies of contributing to high suicide rates among Native American youth.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
AI chipIntelNvidiaIntel introduced its new AI chip, Gaudi 3, designed for efficiency and speed in AI model training, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the market.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
Artificial IntelligenceEthical AI UseWorkplace DecisionsJournalist Hilke Schellmann's book "The Algorithm" investigates the increasing use of AI in making workplace decisions and its potential for discrimination and errors, emphasizing the need for skepticism and ethical use.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
artificial intelligenceonline datatech companiesTech companies are rapidly amassing online data to enhance the performance of artificial intelligence systems, despite potential legal and ethical challenges.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
right-wing discussionsfalse informationsocial mediaAnonymous users are increasingly dominating right-wing political discussions online and spreading false information, as evidenced by a viral claim on the social platform X that drew significant attention from high-profile figures.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
synthetic dataAI trainingcopyright issuesTech companies are exploring using synthetic data, generated by AI, to train their AI models due to concerns of exhausting human-generated data and copyright issues.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
plastic recyclingenvironmental goalstechnology underperformanceA reported breakthrough in plastic recycling technology by companies like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé is underperforming, failing to meet environmental goals despite substantial investments.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
crypto scampig butcheringBrooklynBrooklyn prosecutors seize domains linked to 'pig butchering' crypto scam causing millions in losses.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
Elon MuskX (Twitter)Blue Check VerificationElon Musk's X reintroduces complimentary blue checks for users with certain follower counts, sparking mixed reactions.5 months agoTech1More5 months agoTech1
cybersecurityopen-source softwareMicrosoftA Microsoft engineer discovered a backdoor in a piece of open-source software, preventing a potential major global cyberattack.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
AI chatbotlegal adviceNew York CityNYC's AI chatbot, created to assist small business owners, has been caught advising businesses to break the law and will not be taken down despite criticism.5 months agoTech1More5 months agoTech1
cybersecurityMicrosoftChinese hackA federal report criticizes Microsoft for inadequate security practices that enabled Chinese hackers to access senior U.S. officials' emails, calling for an overhaul in the company's security culture.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
AI musiccopyright issuesGlorbThe emergence of AI in music production is highlighted by the anonymous artist Glorb's viral SpongeBob-themed raps and raises concerns about copyright and ownership in the industry.5 months agoTech2More5 months agoTech2
cybersecurityinternet vulnerabilityglobal networkA recent cybersecurity threat nearly compromised global computer networks due to vulnerabilities in the internet's underlying software, potentially involving Russia.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
AI in legal systemevidence technologyjudicial rulingsA Washington State judge blocks AI-enhanced video evidence in a triple murder case, marking a potentially groundbreaking decision in U.S. criminal court.5 months agoTech3More5 months agoTech3
