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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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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EU seeks to better protect children from online dangers
Pushing to better protect children online, the EU on Tuesday invited the public including parents and minors to help prepare recommendations for digital platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
May 13, 2025
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British govt suffers setback in AI copyright battle
The British government suffered a setback to its plans to make it easier for AI companies to access data as the House of Lords backed more protection for content creators on Monday.
May 13, 2025
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'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia—one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.
May 12, 2025
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India tells X to block over 8,000 accounts
India has ordered X to block more than 8,000 accounts, the platform said Thursday, adding that it was reluctantly complying with what it described as government-imposed "censorship."
May 9, 2025
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Women's sports are fighting an uphill battle against social media algorithms
Women's sport is more and more getting the attention it deserves.
May 8, 2025
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Personalized social media features could help users manage time and well-being
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research by University of Bristol academics.
May 7, 2025
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Google shares plunge after Apple executive's court testimony
Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than eight percent on Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in federal court that Google's search traffic on Apple devices declined last month for the first time ...
May 7, 2025
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Web archivists scrambling to save US public data from deletion
As President Donald Trump's administration purges public records since storming back to power, experts and volunteers are preserving thousands of web pages and government sites devoted to climate change, health or LGBTQ rights ...
May 7, 2025
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Japan dating app uses govt data to verify unmarried status
A popular Japanese dating app has introduced a feature allowing it to verify users' marital status through government records, in a bid to prevent married cheaters pretending to be single.
May 2, 2025
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Purpose Mode browser extension helps social media users stay focused
Doom-scrolling, instinctively clicking on ad-based notifications or getting sucked into targeted content—all of these distractions can disrupt focus, increase screen time and ultimately make someone forget why they intended ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Unequal internet: Study highlights differences between websites from developing and developed countries
The Internet may be a global phenomenon, but its often-claimed global nature is tempered by the "digital divide"—digital participation still heavily depends on economic conditions.
Apr 29, 2025
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Chinese singles are looking for love in video chats—with thousands following along in real time
Steve Chen had never been in love. Last spring though, it happened. The 25-year-old met his first girlfriend in a way he couldn't have imagined before: a livestreamed video chat.
Apr 29, 2025
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Yahoo is ready to buy Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell
Internet company Yahoo Inc.—backed by owner Apollo Global Management Inc.—would bid for the Chrome web browser if a federal court orders Google to divest it as a remedy for maintaining an illegal monopoly, a senior executive ...
Apr 25, 2025
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YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.
Apr 24, 2025
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Google paid Samsung 'enormous sums' for Gemini AI app installs, says lawyer
Alphabet Inc. pays Samsung Electronics Co. an "enormous sum of money" every month to preinstall Google generative AI app, Gemini, on its phones and devices, according to court testimony, even though the company's practice ...
Apr 24, 2025
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UK regulator unveils major new measures to shield children online
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced Thursday that tech firms failing to prevent children from accessing harmful content will face fines or even elimination from the UK market under "transformational" measures launching ...
Apr 24, 2025
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