Why are people sending voice messages? Communications expert explains phenomena
Sometimes a text isn't enough, but a phone or video call would be too much.
Jun 12, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Age verification for social media would impact everyone—researchers ask parents and kids if they actually want it
This month the Australian government announced a A$6.5 million commitment to trial an age-verification program that will restrict children's exposure to inappropriate online content, including pornography and potentially ...
May 22, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Govts, tech firms vow to cooperate against AI risks at Seoul summit
More than a dozen countries and some of the world's biggest tech firms pledged on Wednesday to cooperate against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, including its ability to dodge human control, as they wrapped ...
May 22, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage: IEA
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
May 17, 2024
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Internet
Q&A: Researcher discusses the importance of visualizing undersea fiber-optic cables
The internet is kind of like drinking water, says UC Berkeley Professor Nicole Starosielski. Most of us don't think much about how it's delivered to our houses or wherever we need it, until we can't get it.
May 9, 2024
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Business
X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress.
Apr 20, 2024
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Meta turns to AI to protect minors from 'sextortion' on Instagram
Meta said on Thursday it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from "sextortion" scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters.
Apr 11, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Social media apps have billions of 'active users'. But what does that really mean?
Our digital world is bigger and more connected than ever. Social media isn't just a daily habit—with more than 5 billion users globally, it's woven into the very fabric of our existence.
Mar 21, 2024
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The 'digital divide' is already hurting people's quality of life. Will AI make it better or worse?
Today, almost a quarter of Australians are digitally excluded. This means they miss out on the social, educational and economic benefits online connectivity provides.
Mar 19, 2024
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How AI is shaping the music listening habits of Gen Z
For four years, we've been teaching a class on music and the mind. We've asked the students at the start of each semester to complete a short, informal survey on their music education and favorite songs and artists.
Mar 13, 2024
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