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Month: November 2024

Internet

Social media companies slam Australia’s under-16 ban

November 29, 2024 Tech Xplore

Social media giants on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with “many unanswered questions”.This article was originally published on this […]

Internet

Teen news boss criticizes Australian social media ban

November 29, 2024 Tech Xplore

An Australian teenage news boss says landmark legislation barring under-16s from social media is a “really bad idea” that will stifle young people’s creativity.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Unmasking hidden online hate: A new tool helps catch nasty comments—even when they’re disguised

November 28, 2024 Tech Xplore

People determined to spread toxic messages online have taken to masking their words to bypass automated moderation filters.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

When asked to build web pages, LLMs found to include manipulative design practices

November 28, 2024 Tech Xplore

A team of computer scientists at Technical University of Darmstadt, working with a colleague from the University of Glasgow, and another from Humbold University of Berlin, has found evidence via experiments they ran, that when […]

Internet

Brazil’s top court takes on regulation of social media

November 27, 2024 Tech Xplore

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should be regulated, and what responsibilities platforms have in cracking down on illegal content.This article was originally published on […]

Internet

Australia takes step to ban under 16s from social media

November 27, 2024 Tech Xplore

Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Navigating the opt-in maze: Balancing transparency and persuasion in data consent

November 26, 2024 Tech Xplore

In the digital age, personal data is hugely valuable. Companies are eager to access this data, but regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) require users’ explicit consent. What GDPR doesn’t specify, however, […]

Math

Can we avert the looming food crisis of climate change? Mathematical model reveals critical threshold

November 26, 2024 Phys Org

Human activities are causing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels to rise, which increases the global average surface temperature—and poses a threat to crop growth. Escalating concerns about climate change’s impact on global food security inspired […]

Internet

The online world isn’t always safe. Here’s what to know before posting photos of your child

November 26, 2024 Tech Xplore

Australian celebrity and “public relations maven” Roxy Jacenko has said she regrets turning her daughter, Pixie Curtis, into a child social media influencer.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Mathematicians develop AI to forecast market interest rates

November 26, 2024 Phys Org

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University have developed artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tools that can help predict money market interest rates, invaluable for decision-makers in business and government.This article was originally published on […]

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