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Even on Instagram, teens mostly feel bored: Researchers offer design recommendations
Concern that social media is driving the teen mental health crisis has risen to such a pitch that the majority of states in the country have filed lawsuits against Meta (which owns Instagram and Facebook) and the U.S. surgeon ...
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Microsoft faces UK competition investigation over hiring of AI startup's founder and key staff
British regulators opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday into Microsoft's hiring of an AI startup's key staff over concerns that it could thwart competition in the booming artificial intelligence market.
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Kaspersky will shutter US operations after software is banned by Commerce Department, citing risk
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says it's shutting down all of its operations in the United States, just weeks after the Commerce Department banned the use of the company's software in the country.
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Online experiment reveals people prefer AI to make redistributive decisions
A new study has revealed that people prefer artificial intelligence (AI) over humans when it comes to redistributive decisions.
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Business
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
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UK judge asks prosecutors to consider charges in bitcoin inventor case
A UK judge said Tuesday he will ask prosecutors to consider perjury and forgery charges against an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency ...
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Amazon Prime Day is a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate review says
Amazon's popular Prime Day sales event has been "a major cause of injuries" for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the e-commerce giant's facilities across the United States, according to a report released ...
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Alphabet in talks to buy Wiz in $23 billion cyber deal
Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.
Jul 15, 2024
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OpenAI whistleblowers ask SEC to investigate the company's non-disclosure agreements with employees
OpenAI whistleblowers have filed a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission and asked the agency to investigate whether the ChatGPT maker illegally restricted workers from speaking out about the risks of its ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Internet
Meta lifts restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Meta said Friday it was lifting restrictions on US presidential candidate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, ending measures put in place after his supporters violently stormed the US Capitol in 2021.
Jul 13, 2024
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Do we really know how our data is used? How privacy notice language can exploit user's cognitive biases
The European Union and the United Kingdom mandate via the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that users of web services must give their informed consent for their data to be collected and used. To this end, each time ...
Jul 12, 2024
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Saudi Arabia to host first Esports Olympics in 2025
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Esports Olympics in 2025 the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Jul 12, 2024
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Southwest Airlines unveils electric air taxi venture
US carrier Southwest Airlines plans to jointly develop a fleet of electric air taxis to serve the California market with transportation startup Archer Aviation, the companies announced Friday.
Jul 12, 2024
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Reining in AI: What NZ can learn from EU regulation
Artificial Intelligence now underpins many of our activities in public and private spheres, including work, education, travel, and leisure. But its rapid development and increased use has been led primarily by commercial ...
Jul 12, 2024
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Software
ZeroEyes raises $53 million, employs over 150 as demand for gun scans grows
At a 24-hour computer center in Conshohocken, technicians for ZeroEyes monitor software tied to surveillance cameras in 42 states, checking automated reports of possible guns where they aren't supposed to be, and other security ...
Jul 12, 2024
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Lufthansa issues profit warning, launches 'turnaround'
German airline giant Lufthansa slashed its 2024 profit forecast Friday after a weak second quarter and launched a "turnaround" plan for its flagship carrier, which it warned might not break even.
Jul 12, 2024
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