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Month: June 2025

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Study finds curated ‘starter packs’ fueled rapid user growth on Bluesky

June 21, 2025 Tech Xplore

‘Starter packs’—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study.This article was originally published on […]

Internet

Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

June 20, 2025 Tech Xplore

Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively.”This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s

June 17, 2025 Tech Xplore

The Dutch government Tuesday advised parents to forbid children under 15 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, the latest country to propose curbs over mental health concerns.This article was originally published on […]

Internet

Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates

June 17, 2025 Tech Xplore

People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news, a respected media report published Tuesday found.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

Baltimore lawyer sues Meta, Google over online ‘squatter house’ networks

June 17, 2025 Tech Xplore

In his second lawsuit targeting social media giants, Baltimore lawyer and real estate firm co-owner Barry Glazer is suing Meta and Google over social-media-based networks that sell unauthorized access to vacant properties.This article was originally […]

Math

Disconnected from math, students call for real-world relevance, survey reveals

June 17, 2025 Phys Org

According to the first-ever survey fielded by RAND’s new American Youth Panel (AYP), 49% of students in middle and high school grades reported losing interest in math about half or more of the time, and […]

Internet

Rise in ‘harmful content’ since Meta policy rollbacks: survey

June 17, 2025 Tech Xplore

Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta’s platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased moderation policies, a survey showed Monday.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Smarter hypothesis testing with statistics: How e-values can improve scientific research

June 16, 2025 Phys Org

During his Ph.D. research, mathematician Tyron Lardy worked on a new approach to hypothesis testing. Instead of the traditional p-value, he uses so-called e-values. These turn out to be more flexible—especially when you want to […]

Internet

WhatsApp introduces first major advertising features

June 16, 2025 Tech Xplore

WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.This article was originally published on this website.

Internet

AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here’s how they work—and how to opt out

June 14, 2025 Tech Xplore

People turn to the internet to run billions of search queries each year. These range from keeping tabs on world events and celebrities to learning new words and getting DIY help.This article was originally published […]

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