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Book sets out how to make free internet access a human right
A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognize a new human right to free internet access and what... Read more
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Australia plans $30m fine for social media firms defying under-16 ban
Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under... Read more
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US government calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome... Read more
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One Tech Tip: How to get started with Bluesky
Looking for a new social media platform because X, Threads and Mastodon just aren't cutting it? You could try Bluesky.... Read more
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Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically... Read more
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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?... Read more
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US to call for Google to sell Chrome browser: Report
The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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.... Read more
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Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads if they don't want to... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more
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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... Read more