Policy

Washington state deploys $30,000 drone to combat graffiti

Washington state is readying a $1 million anti-vandalism project, part of which involves testing a $30,000 drone that paints over...

AI ethicists warn of ‘digital hauntings’ from dead loved ones

The internet is filled with personal artifacts, much of which can linger online long after someone dies. But what if...

Many rural areas could soon lose cell service

Rural and Indigenous communities are at risk of losing cell service thanks to a 2019 law intended to strip US...

Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the US

Online romance scams netted con artists over $1.1 billion in 2023, with an average reported loss of around $2,000 per...

Gmail debuted on April Fool’s Day 20 years ago. The joke is still on us.

A completely free email service offering 1 GB of storage, integrated search capabilities, and automatic message threading? Too good to...

FCC bans AI-generated robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission unanimously ruled on Thursday that robocalls containing AI-generated vocal clones are illegal under the Telephone Consumer...

FCC bans AI-generated robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission unanimously ruled on Thursday that robocalls containing AI-generated vocal clones are illegal under the Telephone Consumer...