Internet
X formally allows X-rated content on platform
Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, has updated its rules to officially allow adult and graphic content on the platform.This post was originally published on this site
Year: 2024
Consumer & Gadgets
Where ‘Nextdoor’ communities exist and what these communities talk about
“Nextdoor” is the world’s largest hyperlocal social media network, used by 13% of American adults. Yet little is known about the make-up of the actual neighborhoods—numbering approximately 220,000 across the United States—in which these accounts […]
Mathematics
Data scientists aim to improve humanitarian support for displaced populations
In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential for […]
Internet
Google makes fixes to AI-generated search summaries after outlandish answers went viral
Google said Friday it has made “more than a dozen technical improvements” to its artificial intelligence systems after its retooled search engine was found spitting out erroneous information.This post was originally published on this site
Mathematics
How science, math, and tech can propel swimmers to new heights
One hundred years ago, in the 1924 Paris Olympics, American Johnny Weissmuller won the men’s 100m freestyle with a time of 59 seconds. Nearly 100 years later, in the most recent Olympics, the delayed 2020 […]
Consumer & Gadgets
Q&A: How AI affects kids’ creativity
Shortly after artificial intelligence models, including Midjourney and OpenAI’s Dall-E went public, AI-generated art started winning competitions: one in digital art, another in photography. Concern rumbled that AI could replace artists—and even, by some metrics, […]
Mathematics
A surprising result for a group’s optimal path to cooperation
What is the best way for a group of individuals to cooperate? This is a longstanding question with roots in game theory, a branch of science which uses mathematical models of how individuals should best […]
Internet
One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can’t—but there are some workarounds
If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy.This post was originally […]
Consumer & Gadgets
‘Ring’ has a new mission: ‘Hey, there’s raccoons in my backyard’
For years, “Ring” touted its crime-fighting bona fides, selling smart doorbells that let homeowners remotely monitor their residences—and sometimes share what they recorded with local police. Now the Amazon.com Inc. unit is looking to transform […]
Internet
AI browser plug-ins to help consumers improve digital privacy literacy, combat manipulative design
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are developing artificial intelligence tools that help consumers understand how they are being exploited as they navigate online platforms. The goal is to boost the digital literacy of […]