False Reassurance
The Covid crisis has generated an extraordinary amount of what I like to call “false reassurance.” Consider how many times you heard something general like the following some time in 2020. Everything is going to be ok. We will get through.....»»
Musk lawyer argues false tweets were just “technical wordsmith inaccuracies”
Tesla investors' lawyer tells jury Musk's lies cost "regular people" millions. Enlarge / Alex Spiro, attorney for Elon Musk, arrives for the shareholder lawsuit trial at federal court in San Francisco on January 18, 2023. (credit.....»»
Crash Detection false alerts from skiers and snowboarders stressing emergency services
Apple’s Crash Detection feature is undoubtedly saving lives, but there are continuing concerns about the strain placed on 911 centers by false alerts. One center says that dealing with Crash Detection false alerts from skiers and snowboarders can.....»»
Musk on trial for “funding secured” tweet—experts predict he’s going to lose
Musk faces tough trial as judge already ruled his tweets were false and reckless. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Youtube) Elon Musk is headed to trial next week over his infamous tweet claiming he had secured funding t.....»»
Does a "fake news" label help audiences identify false information?
Emily Van Duyn is a professor of communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and co-wrote recent studies that examined the effects of labeling information "fake news" on public perceptions of journalists' and news organizations' cred.....»»
Some first responders are asking iPhone users to disable Emergency SOS and crash detection due to influx of false positives
Over the last several years, Apple has added new features to the iPhone and Apple Watch, such as fall detection and crash detection. When activated, these features are designed to automatically call emergency services if triggered. While these featu.....»»
Apple Crash Detection now causing problems in Minnesota
Some emergency responders in two Minnesota counties are asking residents and guests to disable iPhone 14 Crash Detection over false alarms — although others disagree.Crash Detection in the newest Apple devicesJust after Christmas 2022, the Stearns.....»»
With its advertising business in crisis, Twitter eases ban on political ads
More than three years ago, Twitter prohibited political and issue-based ads amid broader concerns that politicians could pay to target social media users with false or misleading information......»»
Tesla fined US$2.2 million in Korea for alleged false advertising
South Korea's antitrust watchdog will levy a fine of KRW2.8 billion (US$2.2 million) on Tesla for alleged violations of the nation's advertisement law, dealing a setback to the US carmaker that's seeking to expand its presence in the Asian country......»»
iPhone 14 crash detection still sending deluge of false alarms from skiers
Skiers in Colorado have had their iPhone 14 or Apple Watch automatically call 911 using a new feature, putting a strain on emergency resources.Crash DetectionIn late December, dispatchers at the Summit County 911 Center had to field automated crash n.....»»
DerSecur updates DerScanner to help users reduce false positives
DerSecur has updated DerScanner, a solution for monitoring the security of software and information systems. The new version allows correlating the results of static code analysis (SAST) with the results of dynamic code analysis (DAST). Their correla.....»»
Netflix"s "Ancient Apocalypse" is more fiction than fact, say experts
Since the controversial documentary series "Ancient Apocalypse" dropped on Netflix last November, academics and journalists around the world have been incensed at its false claims and misinformation......»»
Crash Detection causing problems for Canada"s helicopter rescue teams
British Columbia search and rescue teams are complaining about multiple false alarms for Apple's iPhone 14 Crash Detection feature — and they are asking for changes.Crash Detection is meant to help in a car crashCrash Detection is a feature availab.....»»
Phylum Automated Vulnerability Reachability strengthens software supply chain security
Phylum has added Automated Vulnerability Reachability to its software supply chain security platform capabilities. With the ability to focus only on fixing what matters, security pros can end the deluge of false positives and developers can innovate.....»»
Ohio measles outbreak nearly triples, expected to last “several months”
"Don't wait. Don't wait until after the holiday. Get them vaccinated now." A false color image of the measles virus. (credit: Arizona Department of Health) A measles outbreak in the Columbus, Ohio, area has nearly triple.....»»
Skiers triggering false Crash Detection alerts on iPhone 14, Apple Watch
Emergency dispatchers near ski resorts are seeing an influx of Crash Detection alerts sent by iPhone and Apple Watches — and they want the skiiers to leave them on.Image Credit: Up-Free via PixabayIn October, we learned that rollercoasters were cap.....»»
Influencers were paid by Google to promote a Pixel phone they never used
The FTC says Google paid radio DJs to say they loved the Pixel 4. Enlarge / The Pixel 4. (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google and iHeartMedia—the US's biggest radio station operator—are being hit with a false advertising law.....»»
Misinformation tool measures exposure to false claims by political elites
Researchers have developed a new tool to measure Twitter users' exposure to misinformation from political elites......»»
iOS privacy concerns deepen as Apple’s promises on analytics anonymity appear to be false
iOS privacy concerns were raised last week when security researchers appeared to demonstrate that iPhones send the same analytics data to Apple whether you grant or decline permission. The same researchers have now demonstrated that Apple can – de.....»»
Eli Lilly CEO says insulin tweet flap “probably” signals need to bring down cost
"We’re obviously not the only insulin company. But the tropes go on," he said. Enlarge (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) In his first public remarks since a false tweet inflamed outrage over the cost of insulin in the US,.....»»
Measles outbreak jumps to 7 Ohio daycares, 1 school—all with unvaccinated kids
The highly contagious virus is spreading amid slipping vaccination rates. A false color image of the measles virus. (credit: Arizona Department of Health) A measles outbreak in Ohio has swiftly expanded, spreading to sev.....»»