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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet—but it comes at huge personal cost

Unless you're a moderator for a local community group discussing garbage collections or dog park etiquette, you are unlikely to... Read more

Age assurance online needs to be child rights-respecting, new study says

A range of different age checks is needed to protect children—but also to ensure they can take advantage of positive... Read more

Google Flights introduces new feature to find cheaper airfares

Just in time for the holiday travel frenzy, Google Flights is introducing a new feature designed to help users obtain... Read more

DIY musicians: How digital 'bedroom pop' has transformed the music industry

The ever-advancing technologies of our digital age have transformed many industries, including—and perhaps especially—music. One of the most significant shifts... Read more