Internet

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.This article was originally published on this website.

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don’t want to pay for an ad-free subscription, social media company Meta said Tuesday, bowing to pressure from […]

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 article was originally published on […]

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 […]

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 article was originally published on this website.

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. […]

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 article was […]

A range of different age checks is needed to protect children—but also to ensure they can take advantage of positive opportunities online, a new study says.This article was originally published on this website.