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Texas law could force social media to host misinformation and hate speech

Big Tech ready to sue, says ban on social media "censorship" violates 1st Amendment. Enlarge / US and Texas flags flying outside the Texas State Capitol building in Austin. (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) Texas Governor Greg Abbott yeste.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaSep 11th, 2021

Bluesky has ‘no intention’ to train generative AI on user content

As users defect from X, rapidly growing social media platform Bluesky pledges to not scrape user data for training AI ......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News5 hr. 59 min. ago

This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter

If your iPhone storage is always full or almost full, you know how annoying it is to have to delete an iMessage conversation, some old … The post This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated News10 hr. 30 min. ago

Deals: All-time lows hit new M4 MacBook Pro at $200 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air from $899, MagSafe 3 charging cable, more

Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live and ready. Early Black Friday deals are still live on $200 off their newly adjusted prices. Those offers also join a host of the best deals to date on the M4 MacBook Pro – there’s as muc.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News10 hr. 30 min. ago

Research finds no negative impact of repealing law allowing companies to pay disabled workers below minimum wage

Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 58 min. ago

Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers

In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News11 hr. 58 min. ago

Conan O’Brien to host the 2025 Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 59 min. ago

What is Bluesky, and should you join?

Bluesky is the hot new social network. But what exactly is it? Here's what you need to know about Bluesky......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News16 hr. 30 min. ago

Study of US law enforcement co-responder programs identifies wide variations

In response to demands for police reform, agencies have begun to pursue alternative responses to calls involving mental health crises. Across the United States, jurisdictions are adopting co-responder teams that bring qualified mental or behavioral h.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Nationalism is surging—changing the way companies do business overseas

The resurgence of nationalism across the globe is not just a political issue. It's emerging as a powerful force that multinational companies cannot afford to ignore......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Community protected by law on coast of Southeast Brazil is threatened by litter tourists leave on beach

A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) found high levels of contamination on Perequê Beach in Guarujá, a city on the coast of São Paulo state, Brazil, with plastic litter and cigarette butts predominatin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

New report accuses Valve of proliferating extremism on Steam

Steam has come under fire once again fora report that says it allows hate and extremism to flourish on the platform......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

I wasted my day on Bluesky Social and no, I"m not sorry

Bluesky is the social media flavor of the moment and yes I am here for it......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The Law Must Respond When Science Changes

What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Misinformation Really Does Spread like a Virus, Epidemiology Shows

“Going viral” appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to the rampant spread of misinformation.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sharing feature

Popular social media app Snapchat announced that location sharing is coming to Family Center, an in-app hub offering parental tools and resources. With more than … The post Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sha.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace

EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Microsoft finally releases generic install ISOs for the Arm version of Windows

Generic install media brings Arm PCs closer to feeling like any old x86 PC. For some PC buyers, doing a clean install of Windows right out of the box is part of the setup ritual......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Research looks to see how hidden costs of Social Security claiming takes toll on widows

The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, a segment of society that represents nearly.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Experiments show backyard birds learn from their new neighbors when moving house

Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor—immigration—that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024