EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used
Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms......»»
Column: Israeli startup execs soldier on as war disrupts all
Fullpath's CEO is one of the many automotive tech executives and employees whose lives were disrupted by the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel and the ensuing war......»»
WhatsApp says it won’t show ads in chats, but the same can’t be said for the rest of the app
Since Meta acquired WhatsApp, the app has become completely free. Despite offering some paid features, WhatsApp doesn’t require a purchase or subscription, nor does it offer paid features. It also has no ads – and although the company says it has.....»»
"I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won"t work again"
Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment......»»
100+ researchers say they stopped studying X, fearing Elon Musk might sue them
Affected studies were tracking hate speech, child safety, and misinformation. Enlarge (credit: WPA Pool / Pool | Getty Images Europe) At a moment when misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is rapidly spreading on X (.....»»
Apple set to release "The Pirate of Prague" podcast series detailing life of famous financial fugitive
Apple is gearing up to roll out another Apple Original podcast, "The Pirate of Prague," a limited series that tells the story of fugitive financier Viktor Kozeny.Image Credit: AppleViktor Kozeny is a notorious figure who conducted a large scam in the.....»»
Washington D.C. using AirTags to crack down on car thefts
Washington, D.C., is joining New York City in hoping that AirTags can be used to reduce car thefts. As reported by WAMU, Washington, D.C., is handing out free AirTags to residents in select neighborhoods to help them track their car if it’s stolen......»»
YouTube’s war against ad blockers may have only granted them a temporary respite
YouTube has recently started to crack down hard on ad blockers, but it seems like it might have been a temporary victory. The post YouTube’s war against ad blockers may have only granted them a temporary respite appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Elon Musk tells Rishi Sunak AI will put an end to work
The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots......»»
Thirsty Suitors review: if you like Scott Pilgrim, check out this stylish indie
Thirsty Suitors tells a nuanced adult coming-of-age story told through RPG battles, cooking, and skateboarding......»»
Apple "briefly pauses" internal Muslim, Jewish Slack channels
A report suggests Apple has suspended internal messaging channels used by Jewish and Muslim employees following tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.Apple has shut down internal employee Muslim and Jewish Slack channelsLike many companies, Apple.....»»
"There will come a point when no job is needed," says Elon Musk
Billionaire Elon Musk tells the British prime minister that AI will be smarter than the smartest human......»»
Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU
The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money......»»
Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot "mark their own homework"
Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC......»»
It’s a “fake PR stunt”: Artists hate Meta’s AI data deletion process
There's no way to opt out, leading artists to believe Meta's system is badly broken. Enlarge (credit: Nodar Chernishev/Getty) As the generative artificial intelligence gold rush intensifies, concerns about the data used.....»»
FTX: "Crypto King" tells judge he acted on legal advice
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home......»»
Mobileye swings to $17M profit in Q3, forecast improves
The Israel-based company, whose customers include VW and Porsche, expects operating loss for the year to be between $62 million and $79 million, versus its prior loss view of $98 million to $129 million......»»
Mobileye Q3 losses narrow, forecast improves
The Israel-based company, whose customers include VW and Porsche, expects operating loss for the year to be between $62 million and $79 million, versus its prior loss view of $98 million to $129 million......»»
Zuckerberg: Threads on track to be a billion-person app that’s ‘more positive’ than its competitor
While people on Twitter (currently known as X) are quick to downplay the popularity of Threads, all indications are that the platform is thriving. During Meta’s quarterly earnings call today, CEO Mark Zuckerberg offered an update on the Threads, sa.....»»
Israeli auto technology firms" wartime strategy: Deal with it
With Israel embroiled in its biggest war in 50 years, the country's automotive tech community is dealing with employees called into military service and business timelines that still need to be met......»»