Today: 17. Dec, 2024
Twitter’s parent company, X Corp, has instigated a lawsuit against a non-profit entity devoted to combating online hate in response to their critique of the social media platform. With operations in the US and UK, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH)…
WhatsApp, the renowned messaging app owned by Meta, has taken a significant step forward in enriching user interactions with the introduction of an innovative video messaging feature. This new capability, announced earlier this week, allows users to send video messages directly within…
A charity has advocated for regulating e-bike batteries, akin to that for fireworks, heavy machinery, or medical devices, given their potential fire risks. A tragic incident in June resulted in the deaths of a woman and two children in a fire believed…
In a groundbreaking development, an Australian research project has secured a substantial grant from the National Intelligence and Security Discovery Research Grants Program to advance the field of artificial intelligence. The ambitious project, led by Associate Professor Adeel Razi from Monash University’s…
In recent years, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have been under scrutiny for their potential impact on younger users’ mental health. However, a new and alarming trend is emerging – teenagers are using these platforms to self-diagnose themselves with mental…
Andrew Gray, an independent candidate for the upcoming special parliamentary by-election in Selby and Ainsty, England, has embarked on an unprecedented endeavor by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to craft his election manifesto. Gray’s innovative approach aims to accurately represent…
In a remarkable breakthrough, the field of prosthetic limb technology has witnessed significant advancements, offering renewed hope to individuals with limb loss and spinal injuries by restoring their sense of touch and control. Through pioneering research projects, scientists have successfully utilized brain-machine…
In a bold move that has sparked international controversy, Ukraine has expressed its interest in utilizing cluster munitions, despite their widespread condemnation for being immoral and banned in over 120 countries. The decision to provide these weapons to Ukraine has been made…
Microsoft’s pursuit of Activision Blizzard has received a significant boost with a US judge dismissing the request from regulators to halt the acquisition. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had expressed concerns about the $69 billion (£54 billion) merger, fearing it would lead…
Perplexity at Twitter seems to persist in the aftermath of owner Elon Musk’s enactment of daily tweet-viewing constraints for users. The tycoon publicized this “interim solution” as an attempt to curb rampant data scraping on the platform. Over the weekend, Mr. Musk…
