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Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nora McDonald, George Mason University Social…

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U.S. Senate Passes TikTok Ban Bill, Awaits Biden’s Signature

U.S. Senate Passes TikTok Ban Bill, Awaits Biden’s Signature

The tension surrounding TikTok's fate in the United States has hit a critical point as the Senate greenlights a bill…

2 weeks ago

“MY EYES HURT” Search Query Spikes After Solar Eclipse

Monday afternoon unveiled a breathtaking celestial phenomenon: a solar eclipse gracing the skies, captivating millions across North America. However, amidst…

4 weeks ago

Every Type of Computer Virus Explained in 8 Minutes

https://youtu.be/VJFaO2-zsCU?si=pPP_TBUXoXkmJge6 The Paint Explorer explains every famous type of PC virus in 8 minutes! [The Paint Explorer]

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Undersea cables are the unseen backbone of the global internet

Special ships lay data cables across the world’s oceans. Stefan Sauer/picture alliance via Getty Images Robin Chataut, Quinnipiac University Have…

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Scientists Break World Record with 4.5 Million Times Faster Broadband

In a landmark achievement poised to revolutionize internet connectivity, scientists from Aston University, in collaboration with international partners, have shattered…

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U.S. House Votes to Ban TikTok: Now What’s Next?

In a landmark decision, the United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of a bill that could potentially…

2 months ago

Are private conversations truly private? A cybersecurity expert explains how end-to-end encryption protects you

Several popular messaging apps, including Messenger, Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, use end-to-end encryption. Open Rights Group/Flickr, CC BY-SA Robin Chataut,…

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We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958

Frank Rosenblatt with the Mark I Perceptron, the first artificial neural network computer, unveiled in 1958. National Museum of the…

2 months ago

Revolution or Nightmare? OpenAI’s Terrifyingly Realistic Video Generator Sparks Fear and Fascination

OpenAI’s latest creation, Sora, has taken the world by storm today with its breathtaking yet terrifying capabilities. Unveiled as a…

3 months ago