Revenge and deepfake porn laws to be toughened
The government is amending the Online Safety Bill after campaigners demanded changes......»»
What"s stopping US climate policies from working effectively?
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming, the U.S. has enacted several ambitious federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021......»»
Climate change isn"t producing expected increase in atmospheric moisture over dry regions: Study
The laws of thermodynamics dictate that a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, but new research has found that atmospheric moisture has not increased as expected over arid and semi-arid regions of the world as the climate has warmed......»»
3 cult classics you need to watch on Tubi in January 2024
From a Nicolas Cage revenge movie to one of Scarlett Johansson's early films, these great cult classics on Tubi are worth a look in January 2024......»»
Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: Expert suggests way to get corporations on board
Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change.....»»
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles.....»»
Report: Deepfake porn consistently found atop Google, Bing search results
Google vows to create more safeguards to protect victims of deepfake porn. Enlarge (credit: GeorgePeters | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Popular search engines like Google and Bing are making it easy to surface nonconsensu.....»»
SEC seeks $45 million from bankrupt Lordstown Motors
The amount represents "monetary remedies for violations of federal securities laws," the SEC said......»»
Scientists resolve intriguing phenomenon of superlubricity and formulate its laws
Skoltech researchers have explained why very weak friction obeys different laws than those governing regular friction as we know it from school physics. Among other unexpected and counterintuitive features, the alternative friction laws formulated by.....»»
McAfee Project Mockingbird defends users against AI-generated scams and disinformation
McAfee announced its AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, known as Project Mockingbird. This new, proprietary technology was developed to help defend consumers against the surging threat of cybercriminals utilizing fabricated, AI-generated.....»»
McAfee unveils AI-powered tool to combat deepfake audio scams
In a move against the rising tide of digital deception, McAfee has launched Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection tool, boasting a 90% success rate in identifying fraudulent audio.McAfee launches AI toolThe technology is designe.....»»
Consumer group wants to end $255M “gift card loophole” for Starbucks and others
Changes to Washington's gift card laws could affect cardholders nationwide. Enlarge / Starbucks' Rewards programs are a key part of their revenue. How the company deals with unspent amounts in that app could change under new Wash.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and force sideloading
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Stores, and impose fines on both for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Ja.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and antitrust issues
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Store, and impose fines for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Japan's pre.....»»
How do quark-gluon-plasma fireballs explode into hadrons?
Quark gluon plasma (QGP) is an exciting state of matter that scientists create in a laboratory by colliding two heavy nuclei. These collisions produce a QGP fireball. The fireball expands and cools following the laws of hydrodynamics, which govern ho.....»»
EU will hold 3 major porn sites to same regulations as Meta, X
Xvideos, Pornhub, and Stripchat face curbs on age verification, content moderation. Enlarge (credit: ToolX via Getty Images) Three of the world’s biggest pornography sites will be hit with new regulatory curbs includin.....»»
Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to avoid testifying in Twitter stock probe
Musk has to testify for SEC probe into whether he violated US securities laws. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk can't avoid testifying in an investigation into whether he violated federal securities l.....»»
Shifting data protection regulations show why businesses must put privacy at their core
Like it or not, data protection will be one of the biggest issues organizations face in 2024. Knowing where to focus compliance efforts will be tricky, with more and more state-level privacy laws becoming effective in the US, creating a patchwork of.....»»
eIDAS: EU’s internet reforms will undermine a decade of advances in online security
The European Union’s attempt to reform its electronic identification and trust services – a package of laws better known as eIDAS 2.0 – contains legislation that poses a grave threat to online privacy and security. An article buried deep in the.....»»
Epic win: Jury rules Google Play app store and billing an illegal monopoly
The Epic versus Google case has reached a significant milestone as the jury ruled that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws, but years of appeals are sure to follow.Epic's 1984 parodyJust three years after Apple's win against Epic fo.....»»
Public bodies "overwhelmed" at having to implement human rights laws, study warns
Staff members at public bodies can be "overwhelmed" by having to implement human rights laws into the working of their organization when those members are in "awe" of legislation, a new study warns......»»