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More and more websites want proof you're human: Blame the bots

You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out. You click the link and before you can make the... Read more

They look like harmless game features, but these design tricks quietly reshape how young players spend money

Originally, video games were a product you paid for once and that then provided as many hours of entertainment as... Read more

Governments may shape what AI chatbots say by shaping the web they learn from

Ask an AI model the same political question in two different languages, and you may get two very different responses.... Read more

AI content moderation takes a lesson from economics

Spend enough time on the internet, and you'll likely encounter some pretty appalling content. Hate speech tends to flourish on... Read more

'News will find me' mindset makes people trust algorithms and online networks

One in three people believe they don't have to seek the news from traditional outlets like newspapers and television. Instead,... Read more

No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report

There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's... Read more

Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets

Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals... Read more

YouTube offers deepfake detection to Hollywood

YouTube is offering Hollywood celebrities and entertainers a free detection tool to help combat their deepfakes, expanding the Google-owned video... Read more

How AI bias can creep into online content moderation

A University of Queensland study has shown large language models (LLMs) used in AI content moderation may be prone to... Read more

Yelp introduces an AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations

Online review aggregator Yelp wants to harness artificial intelligence to make it easier for users to find information curated by... Read more

Study suggests strategic Wikipedia engagement enhances scientific visibility

A new study, published in Anatomical Sciences Education, provides evidence that researchers and scientific organizations can significantly improve public access... Read more

EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as... Read more

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company... Read more

A new way to deliver faster, greener wireless connections indoors

Modern life depends on fast and reliable wireless connections. Video calls, streaming services, virtual reality, and smart devices all place... Read more

Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it

Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google... Read more