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Doctors Blame TikTok For Surge In Teen Girls Experiencing Tics

An anonymous reader quotes a report from People: Doctors around the world are seeing a rise in cases of tic-like behaviors in teen girls, which they believe could be caused by watching TikTok videos about Tourette syndrome. Pediatric hospitals have r.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotOct 19th, 2021

Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images

Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Putting out a brain on fire: Researchers map how antibodies bind in rare autoimmune disorder

Imagine you wake up in a hospital without a single memory of the last month. Doctors say you had a series of violent episodes and paranoid delusions. You'd become convinced you were suffering from bipolar disorder. Then, after a special test, a neuro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals—a new genetic study looks for clues

We know that boys and girls are produced in much the same frequency. But how—and why—is this 1:1 ratio achieved?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

How NIS2 will impact sectors from healthcare to energy

In this Help Net Security interview, Mick Baccio, Global Security Advisor at Splunk SURGe, discusses the far-reaching implications of the NIS2 Directive beyond traditional IT security. He explains how NIS2 will fundamentally change cybersecurity gove.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm-surge and tidal flooding that"s entirely caused by humans

Centuries ago, estuaries around the world were teeming with birds and turbulent with schools of fish, their marshlands and endless tracts of channels melting into the gray-blue horizon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Two SSI checks are coming in November, but none in December. You can blame the calendar.

Two SSI checks are coming in November, but none in December. You can blame the calendar......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

The App Store is currently down for a lot of users

Apple isn’t having the best 24 hours for its online services. Last night, we reported that App Store Connect, AppleCare, and other services were experiencing an outage. Now today, many users have reported that the App Store itself is down. more.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

App Store Connect, AppleCare and more are currently down for many users

If you’re experiencing issues when trying to access App Store Connect or Apple Podcasts Connect, it’s not just you. Apple has just confirmed that both platforms are experiencing outages and users may not be able to access them. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

PSA: Instagram and Facebook are currently down for many people

If you’re having issues accessing Meta services, you’re not alone. Both Instagram and Facebook appear to be experiencing widespread outages. Threads is also impacted by the outage. Going to Instagram’s website currently shows an error messa.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

ByteDance knew kids could get addicted to TikTok in 35 mins, and harmed their development

Accidentally released TikTok documents reveal that the company knows the app is addictive to children, and damaging to their mental and social development. The documents also show developer ByteDance knew that screen-time tools it introduced would.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

New temperature conditions found in two thirds of key tropical forests

Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Is academic "TikTok" the future of learning?

There could be more value to vlogging than trying to become an internet personality, with a recent study exploring how the practice could boost university student engagement and ensure their work is authentic......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

"Violence at all levels": UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia

This week the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls presented a report detailing the violence experienced by women and girls in sport globally......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

TikTok lays off hundreds in favor of AI moderators while Instagram blames humans for its own issues

TikTok developer ByteDance laid off hundreds of human moderators in favor of AI, while Threads blamed its human moderators on a recent string of account lockouts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

TikTok lays off hundreds for AI moderators while Instagram blames humans for its own issues

TikTok developer ByteDance laid off hundreds of human moderators in favor of AI, while Threads blamed its human moderators on a recent string of account lockouts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Over 86% of surveyed health care providers are short on IV fluids

Providers are starting to put off elective surgeries and other procedures. More than 86 percent of healthcare providers surveyed across the US are experiencing shortages of intrav.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

On US coast, wind power foes embrace "Save the Whales" argument

Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

LA"s quake mystery: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades. Why now?

The ground beneath Southern California has been particularly unsteady as of late, with the region experiencing more moderate-sized earthquakes this year than it has in decades......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Breakdancers at risk for “headspin hole,” doctors warn

Headspin power move is showy but can lead to hair loss, inflammation, and bulging scalp. Breakdancing has become a global phenomenon since it first emerged in the 1970s, even maki.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Ketch Third Party Risk Intelligence provides control over trackers, tags, and cookies

Ketch launched Third Party Risk Intelligence, a new suite of diagnostics and management tools for brands to manage how third party vendors collect data across digital properties. As regulatory enforcement increases and wiretapping lawsuits surge, bus.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024