In the realm of deepfake technology, the rise of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, particularly targeting women, has been a pressing concern. However, despite the prevalence of this issue, many legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes rather than intimate image crimes. Researcher Kaylee Williams highlights this discrepancy, noting that more states prioritize safeguarding electoral
Players of Helldivers 2 have been buzzing with excitement as sightings of a mysterious new enemy faction have been reported on the game’s Galactic War map. Speculations and rumors are swirling around the possible introduction of the Illuminate, a returning armada of squidlike creatures with advanced technology. The development studio, Arrowhead, known as the government
A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups recently penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging action against the practice of “software tethering.” This practice ties the functionality of hardware to external software, often rendering products useless once software updates cease. The groups, which include Consumer Reports, iFixit, US PIRG, the Electronic
In a recent development, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board has declared that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came after two unfair labor practice charges were filed regarding the treatment of drivers at an Amazon warehouse in Atlanta. Despite Amazon’s reliance
One of the key trends in social media video highlighted by Tubular Labs is the shift towards longer video content on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. According to the report, there has been a significant increase in longer versions of short video clips, with clips over 30 seconds in length seeing a 39% increase on
TikTok has recently announced an updated U.S. Election Center within the app, aimed at providing users with a range of informational tools to stay accurately informed as the election approaches. This initiative, developed in partnership with nonprofit Democracy Works, is designed to help TikTok users access reliable information about the election process. One of the
The landscape of data licensing for AI training has been shifting significantly in recent years. What began as a free-for-all where AI tools were trained on any publicly available data scraped from the internet has now evolved into a more restrictive and regulated environment. The rise of licensing startups and the formation of trade groups
Recently, Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, announced that it would be blocking the social network X in Brazil. This decision was made in order to ensure the continued operation of Starlink in the country without the risk of losing its license. The move comes after Brazil’s supreme court blocked X
When it comes to the world of OneShot, it’s hard not to draw comparisons to the iconic Eminem song with the famous line “do not miss your chance to blow.” This quirky, purple-tinted puzzle RPG captured the hearts of many back in 2016, offering a unique gameplay experience that left a lasting impact on players.
Quantum entanglement has long been a fascinating concept in the realm of quantum physics, with numerous implications for advancing technology. Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have recently made significant strides in exploring the entanglement between electronic and motional states within their ultrafast quantum simulator. This groundbreaking study, published in Physical Review Letters on