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...
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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...
Sharing AI-generated images on Facebook might get harder… eventually
That one aunt of yours (you know the one) may finally think twice before forwarding Facebook posts of “lost” photos...
Sharing AI-generated images on Facebook might get harder… eventually
That one aunt of yours (you know the one) may finally think twice before forwarding Facebook posts of “lost” photos...
Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped Meta with a record-shattering $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) fine Monday alongside an order to...
Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped Meta with a record-shattering $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) fine Monday alongside an order to...
Facebook and Instagram are making it harder for strangers to DM teens
Meta continues to steadily roll out updates for younger users in an attempt to bolster their safety and privacy. On...
