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X users report global outage: monitoring site

Tens of thousands of global users of X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday reported problems using the Elon Musk-owned social network.

Dec 21, 2023

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Threads countdown teases app's potential EU launch

The wait could be over for internet users in the European Union keen to sign up to Threads, an Instagram app.

Dec 11, 2023

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Meta makes end-to-end encryption a default on Facebook Messenger

Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages across its Facebook and Messenger platforms, the company announced Thursday.

Dec 7, 2023

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Using machine learning to monitor driver 'workload' could help improve road safety

Researchers have developed an adaptable algorithm that could improve road safety by predicting when drivers are able to safely interact with in-vehicle systems or receive messages, such as traffic alerts, incoming calls or ...

Dec 7, 2023

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23andMe says hackers saw data from millions of users

Personal genetics firm 23andMe on Tuesday confirmed that hackers using stolen passwords accessed the personal information about 6.9 million of its members.

Dec 5, 2023

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Spanish media file 550-mn-euro lawsuit against Meta

A group representing over 80 Spanish media outlets on Monday filed a 550-million-euro ($600 million) lawsuit against Instagram-owner Meta for allegedly violating European Union regulations on personal data protection.

Dec 4, 2023

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Smartphone use found to differ between urban and rural areas

Smartphones have altered human behavior in complex ways but context can also alter smartphone use.

Nov 30, 2023

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Meta faces second EU challenge to 'pay for privacy'

European consumer groups lodged Thursday a complaint against Meta's system allowing Facebook and Instagram users to pay to opt out of data tracking, the second challenge this week.

Nov 30, 2023

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AI- and human-generated online content are considered similarly credible, finds study

In a time when the Internet has become the main source of information for many people, the credibility of online content and its sources has reached a critical tipping point. This concern is intensified by the proliferation ...

Nov 29, 2023

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Popularity matters more than compatibility: Study uncovers bias in algorithms used by online dating platforms

A new study has found that algorithms used by online dating platforms have popularity bias—meaning that they recommend more popular, attractive users over less popular, less attractive users. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon ...