Telegram, a popular messaging app, has recently made significant changes to its content moderation policies. These changes come in the wake of CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, where he was accused of allowing criminal activity to take place on the platform. Initially, the company maintained a defiant stance, claiming that they were not responsible
In the ever-evolving world of social media, the question of originality often comes into play. Recently, TikTok introduced a new feature that closely resembles Instagram’s Notes option, sparking debates about the importance of originality in the digital realm. TikTok’s new option allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” in a speech bubble format, similar to
Emotion recognition is a crucial aspect of human interaction, providing valuable insights into a person’s mental state. Traditional emotion recognition systems have relied on static images, which limit their ability to capture the dynamic nature of emotions as they evolve over time. However, a new research study by Lanbo Xu from Northeastern University in Shenyang,
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has gained recognition for its unique electronic properties that allow for the development of electronic devices beyond traditional silicon-based technology. Fusing two or more layers of graphene together creates a phenomenon known as the moiré pattern, leading to significant changes in properties such as
Deepfake pornography, particularly nonconsensual deepfake porn of women, has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Despite this, lawmakers seem to be more focused on protecting electoral integrity through legislation on political deepfakes rather than addressing the intimate image question. This disparity in priorities has resulted in a lack of comprehensive laws and enforcement mechanisms to
In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the issue of software tethering and planned obsolescence has come to the forefront of consumer protection concerns. A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups, including Consumer Reports, iFixit, US PIRG, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Center for Economic Justice, and Californians Against Waste, is pushing for action by
Players of Helldivers 2 have been buzzing about sightings of a mysterious enemy faction on the game’s Galactic War map. The rumors suggest that the third faction to be introduced in the game may be the Illuminate, a returning armada known for their unique weapons and cloaking abilities. However, Arrowhead, the development studio behind the
The latest report from Tubular Labs sheds light on the current state of social media video and the trends that are influencing video engagement on major platforms. According to Tubular Labs, there has been a significant increase in longer versions of short video clips, pushing the boundaries of the short-form trend on platforms like YouTube
The National Labor Relations Board recently announced that Amazon should be recognized as a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision was made after reviewing two unfair labor practice charges filed in January, specifically regarding the treatment of drivers at an Atlanta warehouse known as DAT6. While Amazon has traditionally used
TikTok’s recent announcement of an updated U.S. Election Center within its app brings a new range of informational tools to help keep users accurately informed in the lead-up to the vote. The collaboration with nonprofit Democracy Works has resulted in new, detailed voting FAQs sourced from authoritative outlets, providing users with a better understanding of