2025-02-07

House Democrats press Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s policy changes

A group of House Democrats are pushing Mark Zuckerberg on Meta’s recent policy changes, saying they are “deeply concerned” about the company’s move to loosen its content moderation rules, end [...]

2025-02-07

The Morning After: Apple’s Invite app and its less welcome third-party porn apps

The week has been a mixed bag for Apple. First, it launched a new iPhone app for organizing events and being actually social; then, it had to contend with a third-party app store offering a porn app i [...]

2025-02-07

Research shows AI datasets have human values blind spots

My colleagues and I at Purdue University have uncovered a significant imbalance in the human values embedded in AI systems. The systems were predominantly oriented toward information and utility value [...]

2025-02-07

The Attention Alchemists: crafting gold from social engineering

Unravel the art of social engineering through advertising, alchemy, and misinformation in this intriguing exploration. [...]

2025-02-07

Microsoft Teams is getting one of Facebook's worst features, and I can't see why you'd ever use it

A full social media-esque news feed is apparently coming to Microsoft Teams. [...]

2025-02-07

People Are Using Beef Tallow for Their Skin. Here's What Dermatologists Have to Say

The viral social media trend entails slathering beef fat on your face. We talked to an expert to weigh in. [...]

2025-02-07

Your Social Security Number May Already Be Exposed. And It Has Nothing to Do With DOGE

Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many Americans. [...]

2025-02-07

Ethical AI and climate tech are turning the Netherlands into a European innovation leader

Long admired for its progressive policies and open economy, the Netherlands is making an aggressive play to become Europe’s next tech powerhouse. By blending AI with sustainability and a strong ethi [...]

2025-02-07

Magic: The Gathering lands deal for film and TV adaptions with Legendary Entertainment

Hasbro Entertainment and Legendary Entertainment have joined forces to bring Magic: The Gathering to the big and small screens. The pair have signed a licensing deal to create "a live-action feat [...]