Threads hits 175 mn users on first anniversary
Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch.
Jul 3, 2024
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Extremist communities continue to rely on YouTube for hosting, but most videos are viewed off-site, research finds
It's easy to fall down the rabbit hole of the online video-sharing platform YouTube. After all, is there really a limit to cute pet videos?
May 22, 2024
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Insider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation
Alex Popken was a longtime trust and safety executive at Twitter focusing on content moderation before leaving in 2023. She was the first employee there dedicated to moderating Twitter's advertising business when she started ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Russian 'cyber sabotage' a global threat: Security firm
A cyber group with links to Russian military intelligence is set to become a significant global threat after playing an increasing critical role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a leading cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday.
Apr 18, 2024
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Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US
China is ramping up use of AI-generated content and fake social media accounts to inflame division in the United States and elsewhere, according to the latest report from Microsoft's threat center.
Apr 5, 2024
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Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20
Founded 20 years ago as a simple hangout spot for young people, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth that—despite perceptions of being for boomers and parents—continues growing and growing.
Feb 1, 2024
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OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has said it will introduce tools to combat disinformation ahead of the dozens of elections this year in countries that are home to half the world's population.
Jan 16, 2024
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Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios
Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralyzed—Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber ...
Jan 11, 2024
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The US just issued the world's strongest action yet on regulating AI. Here's what to expect
On Monday US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence (AI)—catapulting the US to the front of conversations about regulating AI.
Oct 31, 2023
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Taiwan's Foxconn calls for 'confidence' in wake of Chinese tax probe
Taiwan-based tech giant Foxconn said Monday its current operations were "normal", calling for confidence in the company after a tax probe launched by Chinese authorities.
Oct 30, 2023
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