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Yahoo is ready to buy Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell
Internet company Yahoo Inc.—backed by owner Apollo Global Management Inc.—would bid for the Chrome web browser if a federal court orders Google to divest it as a remedy for maintaining an illegal monopoly, a senior executive ...
Apr 25, 2025
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Google paid Samsung 'enormous sums' for Gemini AI app installs, says lawyer
Alphabet Inc. pays Samsung Electronics Co. an "enormous sum of money" every month to preinstall Google generative AI app, Gemini, on its phones and devices, according to court testimony, even though the company's practice ...
Apr 24, 2025
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YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago.
Apr 24, 2025
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UK regulator unveils major new measures to shield children online
Britain's broadcasting regulator announced Thursday that tech firms failing to prevent children from accessing harmful content will face fines or even elimination from the UK market under "transformational" measures launching ...
Apr 24, 2025
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What a judge's ruling over Google's 'monopoly' on ad-tech means
In another major legal blow to Google, a federal judge has ruled that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over some advertising technology, a ruling that could reshape the online advertising business.
Apr 19, 2025
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'West Philippine Sea' now visible on Google Maps without specific search
A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users—the West Philippine Sea.
Apr 14, 2025
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Digital tech's rapid pace outstrips safety research, say researchers
Scientific research on the harms of digital technology is stuck in a "failing cycle" that moves too slowly to allow governments and society to hold tech companies to account, according to two leading researchers in a new ...
Apr 10, 2025
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California lawmakers tackle potential dangers of AI chatbots after parents raise safety concerns
When her 14-year-old son took his own life after interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, Megan Garcia turned her grief into action.
Apr 10, 2025
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Is this AI or a journalist? Research reveals stylistic differences in news articles
News articles produced by artificial intelligence (AI) do not have the same creative flair as stories written by human journalists, according to research into the stylistic differences between the storytellers.
Apr 9, 2025
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What would happen if the US's Section 230 went away? Exploring 'the law that built the internet'
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Kids under 16 will no longer be allowed to livestream on Instagram without parental consent
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers.
Apr 8, 2025
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Dataset reveals how Reddit communities are adapting to AI
Researchers at Cornell Tech have released a dataset extracted from more than 300,000 public Reddit communities, and a report detailing how Reddit communities are changing their policies to address a surge in AI-generated ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Disturbing findings reveal unregulated internet platforms as breeding ground for racism, misogyny, religious hate
While mainstream sites have taken steps to moderate harmful content, less-regulated platforms, such as 4chan, continue to foster a murky community of online hate speech.
Apr 2, 2025
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One Tech Tip: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead
You've heard of burner phones. What about burner email?
Mar 27, 2025
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What makes a good search engine? These four models can help you use search in the age of AI
Every day, users ask search engines millions of questions. The information we receive can shape our opinions and behavior.
Mar 26, 2025
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Does 'vibe coding' make everyone a programmer?
Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT?
Mar 24, 2025
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Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used by scammers that are more available than ever thanks to artificial intelligence.
Mar 19, 2025
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Web search formulas offer a first step for protecting critical infrastructure
The technology behind web search engines is useful for more than tracking down your long-lost buddy or discovering a delicious new recipe. Technology based on search engine algorithms might also help keep the lights on, the ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Email signatures are harming the planet and could cost people their lives—it's time to stop using them
The use of information technology (IT) has significant environmental and social impacts, including human mortality from climate change. One striking example is the carbon emissions and impacts associated with digital communication.
Mar 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Mar 16, 2025
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Meta tests 'Community Notes' to replace fact-checkers
Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new "Community Notes" feature across its platforms in the United States next week, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking toward a crowd-sourced ...
Mar 13, 2025
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One Tech Tip: Wasting too much time on social media apps? Tips and tricks to curb smartphone use
If you've got a smartphone, you probably spend too much time on it—checking Instagram, watching silly TikTok videos, messaging on WhatsApp or doomscrolling on X.
Mar 13, 2025
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The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech, if it can avoid familiar pitfalls
You've probably noticed lately that a lot of people are trying out alternatives to the big social media networks X, Instagram and Facebook. For example, after Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and started allowing far more ...
Mar 12, 2025
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