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Month: August 2026

Internet

Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill

August 13, 2026 Tech Xplore

For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled. The slowdown Thursday for people in the capital, Taipei, and six other cities and localities was part of the last phase of the island’s annual […]

Math

Consistency-based rewards could build lasting cooperation better than punishing free-riders

August 11, 2026 Phys Org

A vaccine only protects a whole community if enough people get it, including those who would stay safe anyway once their neighbors are covered. The same tension runs through climate action and social movements: The […]

Internet

Social media and self-harm: Study finds need for more control over content and safe spaces for connection and support

August 11, 2026 Tech Xplore

There are increasing calls for tighter legislation and restrictions on social media use, particularly for children and young people. Evidence shows potential harms coexist on social media platforms alongside opportunities for crisis support and connection.This […]

Math

When it comes to predicting people’s preferences, it pays to consider ‘the power of three’

August 10, 2026 Phys Org

In his 1927 paper, “A law of comparative judgment,” the American psychologist L. L. Thurstone proposed that when people select one option among multiple alternatives, they are picking the one that has the highest value […]

Math

Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?

August 10, 2026 Phys Org

A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced 10 advances in mathematics and computer science made with its as-yet-unreleased model Astra. The discoveries cover a wide range of mathematical fields, including geometry, […]

Internet

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking

August 8, 2026 Tech Xplore

The EU’s tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to “act decisively” to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week’s Ceuta migrant surge.This […]

Internet

More than half of Australian children and teens are using AI for personal reasons. This comes with risks

August 6, 2026 Tech Xplore

New data released this week show 54% of Australian children and teens use artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Building better prediction models for consumer choices

August 6, 2026 Phys Org

As consumers, we are constantly making choices about things like what to eat at a restaurant, what clothing to buy at a store and the type of car we’d like to purchase, and so much […]

Internet

All 50 states have introduced bills to regulate digital media for kids. A new database tracks them

August 4, 2026 Tech Xplore

As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for […]

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