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As the Reddit war rages on, community trust is the casualty

Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Over 8,400 subreddits went dark from June 12 through June 14 in protest over new API pricing that is about t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJun 15th, 2023

Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users......»»

Category: topSource:  telegraphRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users......»»

Category: topSource:  telegraphRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific America’

Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

War is hell, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes it a carnival game

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's campaign is at its best when its delivering dumb fun and at its worst when it gets too close to reality......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Expert explains how misinformation thrives on emotional triggers—and why traditional fact-checking often misses the mark

A recent Gallup poll showed public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of American democracy—is eroding as the rampant spread of misinformation and organized disinformation campaigns breed dangerous skepticism among voters. Now, with ear.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

OT PCAP Analyzer: Free PCAP analysis tool

EmberOT’s OT PCAP Analyzer, developed for the industrial security community, is a free tool providing a high-level overview of the devices and protocols in packet capture files. “The OT PCAP Analyzer was designed specifically with critica.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Trust and risk in the AI era

55% of organizations say the security risks for their business have never been higher, according to Vanta. Yet the average company only dedicates 11% of its IT budget to security — far from the ideal allocation of 17%, according to business and IT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Public and community engagement key to enhancing urban living conditions, environmental decision making in China

Public and community engagement in decision making is key to enhancing urban living conditions and the environment in China, a new study says......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Why We All Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War

A new United Nations expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA enhancements boost visibility and security

Extreme Networks introduced new features within ExtremeCloud Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), an identity-based network access solution. Universal ZTNA unifies cloud Network Access Control and ZTNA in a single, easy-to-use SaaS offering, w.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

A good cyber leader prioritizes the greater good

In the war against malicious cyber activity, it’s time for security vendors to step in – and it’s not how you might think. CISA Director Jen Easterly put it right at this year’s Black Hat conference: “We got ourselves into this; we have to.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Top 10 strategic technology trends shaping the future of business

The ethical and responsible use of technology is fast becoming part of the mandate for CIOs, as organizations balance the need for progress with the protection of stakeholders’ trust and well-being, according to Gartner. “This year’s top strate.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Annoyed Redditors tanking Google Search results illustrates perils of AI scrapers

"Spreading misinformation suddenly becomes a noble goal," Redditor says. A trend on Reddit that sees Londoners giving false restaurant recommendations in order to keep their favo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Zero-Trust log file intelligence: what you need to know

Zero-Trust log file intelligence: what you need to know.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

My husband will go into a nursing home in a few years — is it immoral to put our assets into a trust ASAP?

My husband will go into a nursing home in a few years — is it immoral to put our assets into a trust ASAP?.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug

Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical companies and compounders......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Experiments find people assume unidentified bystanders in a war zone are combatants, acceptable collateral damage

People's bias toward sacrificing unknown bystanders appears to stem from assuming the unidentified person is an enemy, according to a study published October 23, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Scott Danielson from the University of Cant.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Mammalian fossils reveal how southern Europe"s ecosystem changed during the Pleistocene

Fossils from more than 600,000 years ago reveal how Southern Europe's animal community shifted between warm and cold climate fluctuations, according to a study published October 23, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Beniamino Mecozzi from t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

The Canadian Arctic shows that understanding the effects of climate change requires long-term vision

Embrace change, they say, or become a casualty. This adage weighed heavily on my mind during my latest research trip to the Arctic. Repeatedly, I found myself clutching the .303 caliber rifle over my shoulder—a piece of equipment I once considered.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit

Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024