Advertisers may be inadvertently funding misinformation
Companies in industries such as health care, technology and insurance have been found to advertise on misinformation websites, according to an analysis published in Nature. In a related experiment, consumers who were made aware that a company adverti.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
Mushroom houses: NASA wants to grow its own Mars habitats from fungi
You might imagine cities on other planets being made of steel or glass, but NASA has other ideas: it is funding research into growing habitats out of fungi......»»
"Power rivalry in space": China lunar mission fuels US misinformation
A historic lunar mission has demonstrated China's growing scientific prowess, but the feat has set off a torrent of misinformation targeting the United States that researchers say reflects their bitter competition in space......»»
Should Next-Generation Psychedelics Skip the Trip?
Companies attract venture funding for redesigned psychedelic drugs.....»»
Canceled Geoengineering Experiment to Block the Sun Won’t Stop Rich Donors from Trying
A botched geoengineering experiment to limit the amount of sunlight hitting Earth hasn’t dimmed donors’ enthusiasm for funding the research.....»»
More women in venture capital doesn"t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests
Venture capital plays an important role in helping new businesses get off the ground. The field also has a stubborn gender gap......»»
The more medals Canadian athletes win, the fewer Canadians participate in organized sport
President and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee David Shoemaker recently called for an additional $104 million in government funding for Olympic athletes......»»
Breaking down the numbers: Q2 2024 cybersecurity funding activity recap
We present a list of selected cybersecurity companies that received funding during the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024). Alethea April | $20 million Alethea closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic.....»»
New report claims the PlayStation VR2 is in serious trouble
According to a new report, Sony has cut funding for in-house PSVR2 game development......»»
YouTube Wants to Fight Misinformation with Upcoming Feature
It will function similarly to X/twitter's "Community Notes" feature. The post YouTube Wants to Fight Misinformation with Upcoming Feature appeared first on Phandroid. In a world where misinformation and misleading content on the inter.....»»
Why advertisers pay more to reach viewers who watch less
A new study finds that viewers' income and likelihood of buying a product are not the factors that determine how much it costs to reach them— it's how active they are on the platforms where the ads run......»»
Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions
Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»
U.S. House Appropriations Committee OKs budget bill with CARS Rule ban
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee's approval gives the Federal Trade Commission $388.7 million in funding but blocks the agency from using that money to roll out or enforce the CARS Rule on auto dealerships......»»
Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action
While social media platforms are rife with problems—from harassment to misinformation—many argue that the platforms also nurture political movements, such as the Arab Spring and #MeToo......»»
Major cybersecurity upgrades announced to safeguard American healthcare
Recent cyberattacks targeting the nation’s healthcare system have demonstrated the vulnerability of hospitals and payment systems. Providers across the health system had to scramble for funding after one attack on a key payment system. And some hos.....»»
Phony "news" portals surpass US newspaper sites, researchers say
Partisan websites masquerading as media outlets now outnumber American newspaper sites, a research group that tracks misinformation said Tuesday, highlighting a local news crisis in a year of high-stakes elections......»»
Landing on Pluto may only be a hop, skip and jump away
There are plenty of crazy ideas for missions in the space exploration community. Some are just better funded than others. One of the early pathways to funding the crazy ideas is NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts. In 2017 and again in 2021, it fu.....»»
Climate misinformation overshadows record floods worldwide
Climate skeptics are scapegoating a weather modification technique known as cloud seeding to deny the role of global warming in historic floods that have recently devastated countries from Brazil to Kenya......»»
XONA raises $18 million to accelerate product development
XONA announced the close of an $18 million strategic funding round led by established cyber investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), bringing the company’s total funding to $32 million. The funding will allow the company to enhance its OT enterpr.....»»
YesWeHack raises €26 million to expand its international growth
YesWeHack announces a €26 million Series C funding round. In a world where cyber risks are more strategic and complex than ever, YesWeHack will use this funding to invest in Artificial Intelligence, launch new innovative solutions and expand its in.....»»