EU lawmakers approve scaled-back rules for app worker rights
The European Parliament on Wednesday endorsed rules to strengthen the rights of workers in the gig economy on digital platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo.
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To understand the risks posed by AI, follow the money
Time and again, leading scientists, technologists, and philosophers have made spectacularly terrible guesses about the direction of innovation. Even Einstein was not immune, claiming, "There is not the slightest indication ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Big tech told to identify AI deepfakes ahead of EU vote
The EU called on Facebook, TikTok and other tech titans on Tuesday to crack down on deepfakes and other AI-generated content by using clear labels ahead of Europe-wide polls in June.
Mar 26, 2024
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Research finds AI algorithms can help 'mumpreneurs'
New research, led by academics from Royal Holloway, University of London found AI algorithms generated significant economic and non-economic value for "mumpreneurs."
Mar 25, 2024
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So you've been scammed by a deepfake. What can you do?
Earlier this month, a Hong Kong company lost HK$200 million (A$40 million) in a deepfake scam. An employee transferred funds following a video conference call with scammers who looked and sounded like senior company officials.
Feb 26, 2024
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From Deadheads on bulletin boards to Taylor Swift 'stans': A short history of how fandoms shaped the internet
Fans and the internet have a symbiotic relationship. The digital era increased the productivity and visibility of fan culture, which in turn has largely influenced the ways that we all act online.
Feb 17, 2024
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Spending too much time online? Helpful tips to improve your digital wellness
Using digital platforms is increasingly the only option to manage our daily lives, from filling out forms at the doctor's office or government offices to ordering food, booking a cab, paying taxes, banking, shopping or dating. ...
Jan 30, 2024
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These tech companies eyeing expansion are finding luck in Ireland
In 2019, Chicago software company ActiveCampaign decided to open an office in Europe to be closer to international clients. The fast-growing startup did more than half its business internationally, and a new satellite office ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Digital payment platforms can easily be misused for drug dealing
Digital payment platforms such as Venmo work great for sharing a dinner bill with friends, buying gifts at a pop-up shop, or making payments without cash or credit cards.
Nov 21, 2023
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Why Google and Meta owe news publishers much more than you think—and billions more than they'd like to admit
In a time of war and populism, the world needs quality information and credible news outlets. Local news is a part of this healthy ecology.
Nov 14, 2023
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