Observers invited by Venezuela condemn election
Observers invited by Venezuela condemn election.....»»
iPhone 15 launch will keep prerecorded video format
Apple's expected September launch of the iPhone 15 range will reportedly be a recorded video once more, with an invited audience viewing at Apple Park and getting a hands-on demo.Render of the expected iPhone 15 Pro chassis design. (Source: AppleInsi.....»»
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Over the last several years, there have been growing concerns about the influence.....»»
Data from Facebook, Instagram study on 2020 presidential election released
The Social Media Archive at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research has released data focusing on the impact of Facebook and Instagram on key political attitudes during the U.S. 2020 elections......»»
Apple, Meta, Google appeal against casino app ruling that calls them "bookies"
A judge ruled that Big Tech firms such as Apple that allow casino apps in their App Store are arguably bookies profiting from gambling, but the line is so fine that even he invited the companies to appeal.Apple has many times been accused of promotin.....»»
How people judge anti-vaxxers who die from COVID-19
When people who publicly reject COVID-19 vaccines later die from the disease, observers have complex reactions to their fates, a new study suggests......»»
UAW seeks Washington backing to pressure Detroit 3 in labor talks
Part of the approach includes a decision by the UAW to hold off on endorsing U.S. President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, in a move to pressure the administration......»»
US officials worry about "chilling effect" on combating election disinformation after federal court order
A federal judge's move to limit how some US agencies communicate with social media companies could have a "chilling effect" on how the federal government and states address election-related disinformation just as the 2024 election cycle gets underway.....»»
Record-breaking team of citizen scientists contribute data on Pinwheel Galaxy supernova
In an unprecedented achievement, citizen scientists have set a new record for the SETI Institute and Unistellar, comprising the highest number of observers providing data on a single event. Amateur astronomers participating in the SETI Institute's an.....»»
Meta cut election teams months before Threads launch, raising concerns for 2024
Meta has made cuts to its teams that tackle disinformation and coordinated troll and harassment campaigns on its platforms, people with direct knowledge of the situation told CNN, raising concerns ahead of the pivotal 2024 elections in the US and aro.....»»
State Dept. cancels election meetings with Facebook after “free speech” ruling
US aims to block injunction after judge ruled White House coerced social networks. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden exits the White House before boarding Marine One on Thursday, July 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
Apple Vision diary: Trying the $6,500 Varjo XR-3, to better sense of Vision Pro
There aren’t many cases of another company charging more than Apple for a similar product, but the Varjo XR-3 mixed-reality headset is a rare example. Not having been one of the chosen few to be invited to try Vision Pro (was it something I said?).....»»
Study shows people condemn hate speech more severely than nonverbal discrimination
Verbal attacks against marginalized groups can do serious harm to the victims. Yet many instances of hate speech are never reported or prosecuted. "We see it in sports, on the street, in schools and in our parliaments," says Jimena Zapata of LMU's Ch.....»»
First on CNN: Senators press Google, Meta and Twitter on whether their layoffs could imperil 2024 election
Three US senators are pressing Facebook-parent Meta, Google-parent Alphabet and Twitter about whether their layoffs may have hindered the companies' ability to fight the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2024 elections......»»
Marvel used AI to create Secret Invasion’s opening credits — and it looks awful
The first episode of Secret Invasion is getting good reviews, but Marvel has already invited a backlash over the show's AI-generated opening sequence......»»
Report: A network of channels tried to saturate YouTube with pro-Bolsonaro content during 2022 Brazil election
Experts have identified coordinated efforts to saturate YouTube's recommender algorithm, flooding users with pro- Bolsonaro content during the 2022 Brazil election......»»
Senators to get AI lessons ahead of regulation decisions
In a bid to get U.S. senators up to speed with AI ahead of regulating the technology, the lawmakers have been invited to attend a series of briefings......»»
Advent of new AI era can"t be taken lightly
Microsoft invited 12 global media outlets to its headquarters in May 2023 for a two-day visit, with the itinerary focusing on topics related to artificial intelligence (AI), from various services integrating GPT-4 models to AI applications and regula.....»»
YouTube now allows videos that falsely claim Trump won 2020 election
YouTube says ban spurred by Trump's election lies may "curtail political speech." Enlarge / A Trump campaign event in Waco, Texas, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) YouTube on Friday announc.....»»
Siemens join forces with Nvidia to discuss industrial metaverse trend at Computex
At the metaverse next-gen application forum held at Computex 2023 titled "Surreal to Real," Siemens Taiwan president and CEO Erdal Elver and Nvidia VP of corporate marketing and developer programs Greg Estes were invited as speakers to talk about the.....»»
New study highlights importance of democratic norms and learning about the other party
For the past few years, American democracy has been perceived as backsliding. Politicians' refusal to accept election results despite a lack of evidence of fraud, the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and state-level restrictions on voting acc.....»»