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An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades?This post was originally published on this site
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As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction
The original idea for the world wide web emerged in a flurry of scientific thought around the end of World War II. It began with a hypothetical machine called the “memex,” proposed by US Office […]
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What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to […]
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One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.This post was originally published on this site
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Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people’s mental health.This post was originally published on […]
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When should kids start using social media? Australia’s government proposes age limit of 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.This […]
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How common are fake profile pictures on Twitter?
Automated social media profiles are a powerful tool for spreading propaganda. They often feature AI-generated profile pictures. Researchers are currently looking into ways of identifying such images.This post was originally published on this site
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Team introduces a cost-effective method to redesign search engines for AI
The internet search engine of the future will be powered by artificial intelligence. One can already choose from a host of AI-powered or AI-enhanced search engines—though their reliability often still leaves much to be desired. […]
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Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet—but it comes at huge personal cost
Unless you’re a moderator for a local community group discussing garbage collections or dog park etiquette, you are unlikely to fully understand the sheer volume and scale of abuse directed at people online.This post was […]
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Using a multilingual dataset to enhance hateful video detection on YouTube and Bilibili
Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared throughout communities, but it can also be a cesspit of hateful content. Current research on hateful content detection focuses on text-based analysis, while hateful video detection […]