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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

A QUT study of 20 popular paid and free apps for children aged 5 to 8 years found that most... Read more

Meta says testing subscription tier for Instagram

Instagram is testing a pay tier that offers features including letting subscribers discreetly view "Story" posts that normally vanish after... Read more

'Manners for machines': How new rules could stop AI scrapers destroying the internet

Australians are among the most anxious in the world about artificial intelligence (AI).... Read more

Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search

Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology's next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence. Scout seems insightful,... Read more

Researchers use machine learning and social network theory to identify formation patterns in digital forums

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology used machine learning tools and social network theory—the study of how people connect with... Read more

Internet providers not liable for music piracy by users: Top US court

The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a landmark copyright case that internet service providers (ISPs) are not liable... Read more