UK reassures big tech over new encryption rules
The British government on Wednesday gave guarantees to instant messaging platforms over concerns that they could be forced to monitor encrypted messages for harmful content.
Sep 6, 2023
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Canada's government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news
Canada's government announced Wednesday it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Meta's decision to block access to news content on their social platforms as part of a temporary test.
Jul 5, 2023
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Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for children and teens—and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take "immediate action to protect kids ...
May 23, 2023
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Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents
Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don't have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive ...
Mar 24, 2023
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'Digital Red Scare' or Chinese propaganda tool? As legislators push to ban TikTok, users wonder what will happen
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner plans to introduce a bill this week that will allow the U.S. to ban Chinese technology, including popular social media platform TikTok.
Mar 8, 2023
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What to watch in US Supreme Court hearings on social media algorithms
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider this week whether social media companies are shielded from liability when they use algorithmic systems to recommend relevant content to users.
Feb 23, 2023
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New way to predict the damage and aging of bridges
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) announced that it has developed D.N.A. (Data, Network, and AI) technologies to predict the levels of damage and aging of bridges for preventive maintenance.
Feb 21, 2023
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The dark side of AI: Book warns that algorithms may be generating hate and discrimination
In an increasingly digital world, technology will promote historic social inequalities unless the system is challenged and changed, warns a new publication from Professor Yasmin Ibrahim from Queen Mary's School of Business ...
Feb 15, 2023
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'Responsible' AI can protect children on social media, say researchers
New research by academics at Warwick Business School at the University of Warwick argues that "responsible" AI can prevent children from seeing both harmful and legal but harmful content online.
Feb 7, 2023
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EXPLAINER: What is the metaverse and how will it work?
The term "metaverse" is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industry's imagination—and while Facebook parent Meta is the best-known entrant into this futuristic virtual concept, it's certainly not the only one.
Jan 5, 2023
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