Revenge and deepfake porn laws to be toughened
The government is amending the Online Safety Bill after campaigners demanded changes......»»
The Science Is Clear: Gun Control Saves Lives
By enacting simple laws that make guns safer and harder to get, we can prevent killings like the ones in Uvalde and Buffalo.....»»
The laws of physics have not always been symmetric, which may explain why you exist
For generations, physicists were sure the laws of physics were perfectly symmetric. Until they weren't......»»
Facebook privacy breach sees parent company Meta fined a record $1.3B
A Facebook privacy breach has seen parent company Meta fined $1.3B – the largest amount ever imposed for breaking Europe’s tough GDPR privacy laws, according to WSJ sources. The news is expected to be officially announced later today. The fine a.....»»
Researchers call for Canada to braid Indigenous rights with endangered species laws
Climbing caribou numbers in northeastern British Columbia prove that collaborations between Indigenous and colonial governments can reverse decades-long declines, but focus needs to shift to culturally meaningful recovery targets, a consortium of res.....»»
Smart material prototype challenges Newton"s laws of motion
For more than 10 years, Guoliang Huang, the Huber and Helen Croft Chair in Engineering at the University of Missouri, has been investigating the unconventional properties of "metamaterials"—an artificial material that exhibits properties not common.....»»
Supreme Court"s ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws
Should California be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California? On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California's position by a 5-4 vote in N.....»»
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” sees pedestrian, chooses not to slow down
Fan is gleeful about video of beta Full Self-Driving mode breaking traffic laws. Enlarge / This Tesla can clearly detect the pedestrian as they appear on the infotainment display. But the car continues past them, only slowing fro.....»»
Musk defends enabling Turkish censorship on Twitter, calling it his “choice” [Updated]
Musk said he cannot go beyond the laws of the country to defend free speech. Enlarge / Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) shakes hands with Elon Musk during a meeting in Ankara on November 8, 2017. (credit: AFP Contributo.....»»
Musk defends enabling Turkish censorship on Twitter, calling it his “choice”
Musk said he cannot go beyond the laws of the country to defend free speech. Enlarge / Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) shakes hands with Elon Musk during a meeting in Ankara on November 8, 2017. (credit: AFP Contributo.....»»
US states’ social media laws to protect kids create challenges for platforms
A patchwork of restrictions poses logistical and technological hurdles. Enlarge (credit: Financial Times/Getty Images) Social media platforms are struggling to navigate a patchwork of US state laws that require them to v.....»»
Tesla owners sue over impact of software update on EV batteries
The lawsuit claims Tesla’s updates and their effects violate state and federal laws because they can cut driving range by up to 20 percent and can require some owners to replace batteries at a cost of $15,000......»»
EU regulators ramp up probe into NFC tech at core of Apple Pay
European Union officials continue to scrutinize Apple for its restrictions on the NFC antenna used for Apple Pay, a practice the European Commission dubbed anti-competitive.Apple PayThe European Commission, which oversees antitrust laws in the EU, ha.....»»
To enable ethical hackers, a law reform is needed
Organizations need to be able to match the ingenuity and resources of cybercriminals to better defend themselves against the increasing number of threats and attacks that could paralyze their business. Unfortunately, some laws restrict genuine securi.....»»
Porn VPN searches soar in Utah amid age verification bill
The move comes as Utah becomes the last US state to introduce mandatory age verification to access porn sites, causing a spike of interest in VPN services......»»
CYTRIO unveils privacy UX platform to help businesses with privacy laws
CYTRIO has introduced a data privacy UX platform that includes consent and preference management, do not sell my information, Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) management, and policy templates in one data privacy compliance platform. Businesses of a.....»»
Pornhub shocks Utah by restricting access over age-verification law
State senator says he "did not expect adult porn sites to be blocked in Utah." Since Monday, Pornhub has begun blocking access for all Utah visitors, taking a strong stance against the state's recently passed age-verification.....»»
AI startup Synthesia made waves this week on both sides of deepfake debate
Two articles this week highlighted the complex debate around the companies, like Synthesia, creating deepfakes, or synthetic media. Two articles this week highlighted the complex debate around the companies, like Synthesia, creating deepfakes, or.....»»
Sisu review: Like Nazis getting tortured? Then this bloody action movie is for you
Fans of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Northman, and John Wick movies will love Sisu, a bloody revenge movie about a man fighting Nazis over stolen treasure......»»
Is Time Travel Possible?
The laws of physics allow time travel. So why haven’t people become chronological hoppers?.....»»
Tesla Lawers" Autopilot Deepfake Strategy Not A Real Hit With Judge
A Santa Clara County judge is not convinced by Elon Musk's defendants stating that comments made by the Tesla owner where the result of a deepfake. A Santa Clara.....»»