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Texas looks to a Clarence Thomas opinion to defend its social media law

Thomas argued that social networks are like common carriers. Enlarge / Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at the Heritage Foundation on October 21, 2021, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Drew Angerer ) Wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaMay 19th, 2022

Diverse friend groups promote better social cohesion and well-being, study finds

New research featuring more than 24,000 people has found that having diverse groups of friends improves well-being and social cohesion, despite people's tendency to gravitate towards people more similar to them......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

iPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still great

The new iPad Air's large screen is a great addition at an excellent price point, but overall the line still lacks excitement.13-inch iPad Air (2024) reviewApple released the new iPad Air at a special streamed media event in May, alongside new iPad Pr.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro will break a world record with this new feature, according to new reports

The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to break a world record with their slim bezels. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to break a world record, according to two leakers.One tipster from Weibo, a China-based social media webs.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform

Facebook wants to win over Gen Z with AI-powered tools. Are they missing the mark? Once a must-have for college students, Facebook is now more commonly reputed as a watering hole "for old people." As other social platforms have risen and evolv.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Jon Stewart brutally tears into the media over Trump conviction fallout

Jon Stewart has slammed the media over the way it questions politicians in the wake of the Trump guilty verdict......»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Why the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ AI Post Is Going Viral on Social Media

Nearly 45 million Instagram users have shared an AI-generated image depicting tent camps and a slogan that reads “all eyes on Rafah." Nearly 45 million Instagram users—including celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicola Coughl.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

OpenAI Says Russia, China, and Israel Are Using Its Tools for Foreign Influence Campaigns

OpenAI identified five influence operations in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel using its tools to manipulate public opinion. OpenAI identified and removed five covert influence operations based in Russia, China, Iran and Israel that.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

You can already buy iPhone 16 cases, but you probably shouldn"t

Social media banter between leakers confirms that it's possible to buy cases for the iPhone 16 now. It's a really bad idea, though.You shouldn't buy cheap 'iPhone 16' cases this early.Accessory makers make bank on the release of new iPhones. When App.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Microinclusions improve women"s workplace belonging and commitment

New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how "microinclusions"—brief instances of positive treatment, especially from members of the dominant group—help women feel valued.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Tolerance towards Muslims—how can conflicts in everyday life be defused?

According to the Mannheim-based social researchers Marc Helbling and Richard Traunmüller, there is more tolerance towards Muslims in our society than we sometimes realize......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

How climate social scientists are finding their way in the era of climate crisis

In early May The Guardian reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not uplifting. The pull quotes tell a story of anguish. "Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken…Runn.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Is seeing believing? Not really, so animal welfare campaigns should take a different approach

Social justice movements often allude to the idea that "seeing is believing," meaning that if people are exposed to a given injustice, political transformation will follow......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us? New research suggests it"s not that simple

How do people successfully interact with those who are completely different from them? And can these differences create social barriers? Social scientists are struggling with these questions because the mental processes underlying social interactions.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

iPadOS 18: More Bad News for Older iPads

According to a reliable source, older iPads may not get iPadOS 18‘s full suite of AI features. In early April, a private social media account that’s shared accurate information about unreleased software provided troubling information abou.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Centering relationships between people and place: A critical step towards improving science"s contributions to society

Slowing down the pace may not be common in academia, but it could lead to better science to support our planet through the current climate, biodiversity and social justice crises. This is one approach suggested by a diverse group of marine conservati.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Avocados are "bad" and vegans are ridiculous: How we justify eating too much meat

Those of us who find it difficult to eat less meat for the sake of climate tend to apologize or justify ourselves in social contexts. And… shaming vegans isn't off limits. This, according to a new University of Copenhagen study. Clearer messaging a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic

"Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, Axios broke the news that OpenAI had signed deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media that.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Relieving a fear of public speaking

If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Novel mobile air monitoring technology yields greater insight into post-disaster pollution levels

A team including researchers from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health and School of Medicine has found that high resolution mass spectrometry could be a valuable tool for identifying and assessing air-borne contaminants produced by natur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Third human case of bird flu from cows—this one with respiratory symptoms

The first case in Texas and two in Michigan are not connected to each other. Enlarge / Holstein cows at a dairy farm. (credit: Getty | John Carl D'Annibale) Another dairy farm worker in Michigan has been infected with av.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024