"There are red lines": Europe warns of sanctions after Twitter bans journalists
Elon Musk's decision to suddenly ban prominent tech journalists from Twitter is fanning a fierce backlash in Europe......»»
Whale had fishing lines "embedded" into body: Rescue took multiple days
A whale entangled in fishing gear was recently cut free by rescuers during a multiday operation off the coast of South Africa, video footage shows......»»
Chinese EV makers defend market share in Europe as trade tensions escalate
Chinese automakers see an opening to conquer a lucrative export market as lower-cost battery technology and generous government support give them an advantage over VW, Stellantis and Renault......»»
New research finds Dublin is second most expensive European city in which to build apartments
Dublin is the second most expensive place to build apartments, after Zurich, according to a new construction cost report covering 10 cities across Europe published today by Trinity College Dublin and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland......»»
Compact cities found to have lower carbon emissions but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
What types of cities exist in Europe and which are more favorable in terms of human health, environmental quality and carbon footprint? To answer these questions, a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has analyzed 919 Eu.....»»
Study examines online intimidation targeting state election administrators
In the lead-up to the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, Arizona's chief election officer Katie Hobbs received far more harassing messages on Twitter than any of her counterparts in other states. More than 30% of all tweets directed at her, along with comm.....»»
Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature"
Man Dies During Grand Canyon Hike With Niece, Who Warns: "Don"t Underestimate Nature".....»»
Google warns of unpatched critical Android vulnerability
It seems that there is an unpatched Android vulnerability that has yet to be fixed, according to a warning Google has sent out. The post Google warns of unpatched critical Android vulnerability appeared first on Phandroid. Due to the extre.....»»
AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings
Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns. Enlarge (credit: Aitor Diago | Moment) Human Rights Watch (HRW) continues to reveal how photos of real children casually posted online years ago are bein.....»»
New video highlights ongoing struggles between Apple and union members
The conflict between Apple and its Reston retail store union members is on full display in a new video, highlighting negotiation struggles, discipline disparities, and more.Apple Towson Town CenterThe video was shared to X, formerly Twitter, on Frida.....»»
Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic
"Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, Axios broke the news that OpenAI had signed deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media that.....»»
Federal agency warns critical Linux vulnerability being actively exploited
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges affected users to update ASAP. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to i.....»»
Musk can’t avoid testifying in SEC probe of Twitter buyout by playing victim
Class action alleges secret Twitter stock scheme ahead of Musk's SEC testimony. Enlarge (credit: Apu Gomes / Stringer | Getty Images News) After months of loudly protesting a subpoena, Elon Musk has once again agreed to.....»»
Key misinformation “superspreaders” on Twitter: Older women
Some of our fellow citizens seem to voluntarily do the work of spreading fake news. Enlarge (credit: Alistair Berg) Misinformation is not a new problem, but there are plenty of indications that the advent of social media.....»»
Europe seeks to emulate NASA’s revolutionary commercial cargo program
European governments must commit more funding for the program to achieve its goals. Enlarge / A rendering of the European cargo reentry vehicle proposed by Thales Alenia Space. (credit: Thales Alecia Space) The European.....»»
OpenAI board first learned about ChatGPT from Twitter, according to former member
Helen Toner, center of struggle with Altman, suggests CEO fostered "toxic atmosphere" at company. Enlarge / Helen Toner, former OpenAI board member, speaks during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigue.....»»
OpenAI board only learned about ChatGPT from Twitter, according to former member
Helen Toner, center of struggle with Altman, suggests CEO fostered "toxic atmosphere" at company. Enlarge / Helen Toner, former OpenAI board member, speaks during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigue.....»»
VW says it will build $21,756 BEVs alone after Renault talks collapsed
VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions......»»
Next Apple antitrust battle set to be in India; Apple lobbying against it
It looks like the next Apple antitrust battle will take place in India, as the company prepares its own competition law, which is closely modelled on Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). We learned last week that Japan is also close to implementing.....»»
US sanctions operators of “free VPN” that routed crime traffic through user PCs
911 S5 residential proxy service was comprised of 19 million IP addresses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Treasury Department has sanctioned three Chinese nationals for their involvement in a VPN-powered botnet wi.....»»
How to watch Europe launch a new Earth observation satellite tonight
The European Space Agency will launch a satellite called EarthCARE to observe clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere tonight. Here's how to watch the launch......»»