Proposed sensing technology could assess quality of components in fields such as aerospace
A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components could transform U.K. industry.
Apr 22, 2024
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One-size-fits-all content moderation fails the Global South, say researchers
Social media companies need content moderation systems to keep users safe and prevent the spread of misinformation, but these systems are often based on Western norms, and unfairly penalize users in the Global South, according ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Scientists develop method to detect fake news
Social media is increasingly used to spread fake news. The same problem can be found on the capital market—criminals spread fake news about companies in order to manipulate share prices. Researchers at the Universities ...
Feb 2, 2021
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YouTube's new ad policy is designed to protect kids. Will it drive them away instead?
This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site. The changes are designed to protect against the collection of children's personal information, but may have unintended ...
Jan 10, 2020
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The geoengineering of consent: How conspiracists dominate YouTube climate science content
Using YouTube to learn about climate-change-related topics will expose you to video content that mostly opposes worldwide scientific consensus.
Jul 25, 2019
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How does a computer know where you're looking?
Imagine driving a car, using a heads-up display projection on the windshield to navigate through an unfamiliar city. This is augmented reality (AR); the information is used to not only guide you along a route, but also to ...
Aug 31, 2016
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Get set for explosion of new social media channels as influencers lose faith in established platforms
Content creators are moving beyond mainstream social media channels in favor of emerging platforms, according to a new study by the University of Sussex.
Aug 2, 2024
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Tech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode
From fake accounts impersonating journalists to war-themed video games fueling false narratives, tech platforms are struggling to contain a tsunami of misinformation around Palestinian-Israeli hostilities after rolling back ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Europeans want decisive action against disinformation on the Internet
People in the EU want more to be done in the fight against the deliberate spreading of untrue and fake content on the Internet. Overall, 85% of the EU's citizens feel that policymakers should do more to prevent the spread ...
Aug 10, 2023
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Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?
U.S. lawmakers have grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and harmful content, with some pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.
Mar 24, 2023
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