An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades?
Nov 19, 2024
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As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction
The original idea for the world wide web emerged in a flurry of scientific thought around the end of World War II. It began with a hypothetical machine called the "memex," proposed by US Office of Scientific Research and ...
Nov 18, 2024
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What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online ...
Nov 16, 2024
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One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you're tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.
Nov 14, 2024
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Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don't want to pay for an ad-free subscription, social media company Meta said Tuesday, bowing to pressure from Brussels over ...
Nov 12, 2024
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Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers' access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people's mental health.
Nov 9, 2024
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When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring ...
Nov 7, 2024
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How common are fake profile pictures on Twitter?
Automated social media profiles are a powerful tool for spreading propaganda. They often feature AI-generated profile pictures. Researchers are currently looking into ways of identifying such images.
Nov 6, 2024
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Team introduces a cost-effective method to redesign search engines for AI
The internet search engine of the future will be powered by artificial intelligence. One can already choose from a host of AI-powered or AI-enhanced search engines—though their reliability often still leaves much to be ...
Nov 1, 2024
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Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet—but it comes at huge personal cost
Unless you're a moderator for a local community group discussing garbage collections or dog park etiquette, you are unlikely to fully understand the sheer volume and scale of abuse directed at people online.
Oct 31, 2024
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Google Flights introduces new feature to find cheaper airfares
Just in time for the holiday travel frenzy, Google Flights is introducing a new feature designed to help users obtain the lowest airline ticket prices available.
Oct 28, 2024
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Age assurance online needs to be child rights-respecting, new study says
A range of different age checks is needed to protect children—but also to ensure they can take advantage of positive opportunities online, a new study says.
Oct 28, 2024
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DIY musicians: How digital 'bedroom pop' has transformed the music industry
The ever-advancing technologies of our digital age have transformed many industries, including—and perhaps especially—music. One of the most significant shifts has been the rise of DIY artists. These independent musicians ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Using a multilingual dataset to enhance hateful video detection on YouTube and Bilibili
Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared throughout communities, but it can also be a cesspit of hateful content. Current research on hateful content detection focuses on text-based analysis, while hateful ...
Oct 21, 2024
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A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here's what happened last time Australia tried to make a 'clean' internet
For anyone who has been online in Australia longer than a decade or so, the discussion around current proposals to set a minimum age for social media use might trigger a touch of déjà vu.
Oct 21, 2024
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Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says study
Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday.
Oct 16, 2024
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Internet researchers reach beyond academia to close major security loophole
For years a potential disaster lurked in the internet's encryption system, threatening the security of organizations and individuals worldwide. Princeton engineers have now squelched that threat, working with industry leaders ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Multi-task learning model enhances hate speech identification
Researchers have developed a new way to automatically detect hate speech on social media platforms more accurately and consistently using a new multi-task learning (MTL) model; a type of machine learning model that works ...
Oct 14, 2024
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Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A tech law expert draws out the issues
Mounting pressure to regulate children's use of technology in the United States raises the question: Is childproofing the internet constitutional?
Oct 10, 2024
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Viewpoint: As an ethical hacker, I can't believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public
In the modern world we are all constantly connected, but this comes with risks. As most cybersecurity specialists will tell you, the biggest vulnerability in any system is the user—whether at home or work.
Oct 9, 2024
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'Appeals Center' to referee EU social media disputes
An independent appeals panel was unveiled Tuesday to decide disputes between social media firms and their users in the European Union over content posted on their platforms.
Oct 8, 2024
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Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content
Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.
Oct 4, 2024
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Researchers develop innovative approaches to tackle false information on multiple fronts
As internet usage becomes an integral part of our daily lives, many people rely on various online sources for information. While the internet offers greater convenience and a wider range of news sources, the spread of false ...
Oct 2, 2024
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