A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here"s what it found
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is......»»
First on CNN: Pornhub asks users and Big Tech for help as states adopt age verification laws
Pornhub last month withdrew from Utah over a new law requiring adult sites to verify users' ages and holding them liable for serving their content to minors. Similar legislation is set to take effect next month in Arkansas, Mississippi and Virginia......»»
Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant......»»
Instagram lifts ban on anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after launch of presidential bid
Instagram announced Sunday it had lifted its ban on Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who has launched a presidential bid, two years after it shut down Kennedy's account for breaking its rules related to Covid-19......»»
Meta threatens to pull news content in California if bill to pay publishers passes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, threatened to remove news from its social media sites in California if the state passes a bill requiring big tech companies to pay news outlets for their content......»»
Lawyer cited 6 fake cases made up by ChatGPT; judge calls it “unprecedented”
Judge weighs punishment for lawyer who didn't bother to verify ChatGPT output. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Popov) A lawyer is in trouble after admitting he used ChatGPT to help write court filings that cited s.....»»
I don’t want iOS 17 to make my iPhone a smart display, but it could be perfect for iPads
A report from reliable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said earlier this week that Apple’s iOS 17 update will turn the iPhone into a smart display-like … The post I don’t want iOS 17 to make my iPhone a smart display, but it could be.....»»
OpenAI CEO raises $115M for crypto company that scans people’s eyeballs
Worldcoin investor insists "Orb" iris scanner is not a "dystopian nightmare." Enlarge / Worldcoin's "Orb," a device that scans your eyeballs to verify that you're a real human. A company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Alt.....»»
How businesses are harnessing CPaaS and intelligent digital messaging to improve customer experience
GUEST: With the growth of online commerce and transformation of digital channels, like Google, Instagram and TikTok, into digital marketplaces, 60% of global organizations have turned to communications platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) solution.....»»
LinkedIn is boosting authentication to keep jobseekers safe
Both companies and ad posters can now verify their identities on LinkedIn......»»
Yes, Instagram is down [Update: It’s back]
If you’re having trouble using Instagram this evening, you’re not alone. Instagram is currently down for users around the world, with the app showing an error message saying that it failed to update the home feed with new posts and stories. Upd.....»»
Facebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UK
Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and submit a government ID and a selfie video to qualify......»»
How to verify your external bank account for Apple Savings transfers
Apple Savings is available for Apple Card holders, but many have encountered an error when trying to transfer money to and from their primary bank account. Here's what to do to get it fixed.Apple Savings provides a high yield 4.15% APYIf you've set u.....»»
LinkedIn Live talk with S&P"s Michael Robinet on May 17
Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter John Irwin will be joined by S&P's Michael Robinet for a discussion on labor, distressed suppliers, the costly shift to EVs and the risk of strikes at automakers this year......»»
RKVST Instaproof adds transparency and traceability to data wherever it is stored
In today’s world of fake news and AI-generated content, it is increasingly difficult to know if documents and files are trustworthy. But now anyone can easily verify the provenance of any file by simply dragging and dropping that file onto RKVST In.....»»
Researchers explore effect of Instagram, TikTok on psychological well-being
Instagram and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing social media outlets in the U.S., offering entertainment and connection to a world-wide community with the ease of a finger swipe. Despite their growing popularity, little research has focused on th.....»»
TikTok tracked UK journalist via her cat"s account
London-based reporter Cristina Criddle says it was "chilling" to learn her data had been accessed......»»
Reddit adds rich previews for content shared in iMessage and Instagram Stories
Popular social network Reddit announced on Tuesday a major update to its iOS and Android app. Users will now find more options to share Reddit content with other platforms, such as iMessage and Instagram. In addition, the social network is adding ne.....»»
Six months into Elon Musk"s Twitter: The fall of verification and birth of Twitter Blue in one very long chart
In the six months since Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter, the billionaire has turned the platform on its head by overhauling how it decides which accounts to verify......»»
Everyone Can Be A Maker In Kyoto This Weekend
WEBSITE I FACEBOOK I INSTAGRAM I TWITTER Held at the at Keihanna Open Innovation Center @ KYOTO (KICK), Maker Faire returns to the heart of Japan this Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30th. “Maker Faire Kyoto 2023”, we will hold workshops.....»»
What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»