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Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill passes

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Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill passes https://ift.tt/x0RPmkq From Australia to Canada, Big Tech has resisted lawmakers' efforts to force them to pay news publishers for carrying their articles. Now, that battle is playing out in California. (Image credit: LEON NEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Worried about your kids' video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself

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Worried about your kids' video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself https://ift.tt/S7JgXdv Games probably won't rot your kid's brain. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely. Here's how to help them, starting with spending some of your own time in the games your kids can't put down. (Image credit: Kaitlin Brito for NPR)

Experts issue a dire warning about AI and encourage limits be imposed

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Experts issue a dire warning about AI and encourage limits be imposed https://ift.tt/WCm0RjY NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Scott Niekum, University of Massachusetts Amherst associate professor, about tech leaders issuing another warning about the potential threats AI poses to humanity.

Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI

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Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI https://ift.tt/91bKLtr The AI programs we are creating could outsmart us and lead to our collective demise, according to the tech industry's leading experts who say it's time to address the threats they pose. (Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Mitigating the risk of AI should be a global priority, open letter says

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Mitigating the risk of AI should be a global priority, open letter says https://ift.tt/rp6OMmQ AI or artificial intelligence is a risk to humanity, at par with the pandemic and nuclear war, according to an open letter, signed by more than 350 executives, researchers and engineers.

'Diablo IV' Review: Activision Blizzard deals old-school devilish delights

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'Diablo IV' Review: Activision Blizzard deals old-school devilish delights https://ift.tt/A2LzlCj Diablo IV teems with demonic life and nearly endless possibilities. Is it enough to redeem Activision Blizzard in the eyes of their fans? (Image credit: Activision Blizzard)

Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Here's what to know

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Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Here's what to know https://ift.tt/yZoKhMV The onetime Silicon Valley star is expected to surrender herself to federal authorities at the Bryan, Texas, prison camp, an all-female facility about 100 miles outside of Houston. (Image credit: Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)

'Street Fighter 6' takes bold swings that (mostly) pay off

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'Street Fighter 6' takes bold swings that (mostly) pay off https://ift.tt/dLivbcB While not all of Street Fighter 6' s experiments succeed, they lay the foundation for the series to grow and prove it's the premier fighting game of 2023. (Image credit: Capcom)

'The godfather of AI' sounds alarm about potential dangers of AI

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'The godfather of AI' sounds alarm about potential dangers of AI https://ift.tt/zZnASkQ A computer scientist has been warning about the potential dangers of AI for weeks. Geoffrey Hinton recently left Google so he could sound the alarm about how AI could soon outperform humans.

Kamala Harris will become the first woman to give a West Point commencement speech

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Kamala Harris will become the first woman to give a West Point commencement speech https://ift.tt/vm7rGTI The vice president will make history this weekend when she delivers remarks to the 2023 graduating class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which was established over two centuries ago. (Image credit: Stephen Dunn/AP)

"The godfather of AI" warns of AI possibly outperforming humans

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"The godfather of AI" warns of AI possibly outperforming humans https://ift.tt/WjPMvlc A computer scientist known as "the godfather of AI" has been warning about the potential dangers of AI. Geoffrey Hinton recently left Google so he could sound the alarm about AI outperforming humans.

She's trying to archive Black Twitter. It's a delicate and imperfect task

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She's trying to archive Black Twitter. It's a delicate and imperfect task https://ift.tt/GVJ85nP Black Twitter has been a force since the platform started. Now, one woman is seeking to archive it, as Twitter's future appears uncertain. (Image credit: Dare Kumolu, Kumolu Studios)

Virtually ouch-free: Promising early data on a measles vaccine delivered via sticker

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Virtually ouch-free: Promising early data on a measles vaccine delivered via sticker https://ift.tt/GwQEP6V Vaccine experts are excited about new clinical trial results for a device that delivers measles vaccine via a "microarray" patch — no syringe needed. (Image credit: Micron Biomedical )

What is AI and how will it change our lives? NPR Explains.

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What is AI and how will it change our lives? NPR Explains. https://ift.tt/zNd7Kbs AI is changing our lives – from education and politics to art and healthcare. But what is AI? Should we be optimistic or worried about our future with this rapidly developing technology? (Image credit: Yuichiro Chino)

Twitter glitches mar Ron DeSantis' debut as presidential candidate

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Twitter glitches mar Ron DeSantis' debut as presidential candidate https://ift.tt/wPqFd9Y The glitched-filled announcement showcased just how fragile the social media's platform's infrastructure is since Musk took the site over. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again

Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again https://ift.tt/spvwrHl In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.

Inside How TikTok Shares User Data

Inside How TikTok Shares User Data https://ift.tt/spvwrHl Employees of the Chinese-owned video app have regularly posted user information on a messaging and collaboration tool called Lark, according to internal documents.

AI Needs an International Watchdog, OpenAI Leaders Say

AI Needs an International Watchdog, OpenAI Leaders Say https://ift.tt/spvwrHl To manage its risks, “superintelligent” artificial intelligence should be governed by a body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the lab’s leadership said in note on its website.

What to Know About Limiting Your Child’s Screen Time

What to Know About Limiting Your Child’s Screen Time https://ift.tt/spvwrHl Concerned parents have many tools, including free software from Apple and Google, to actively oversee how children use their tech.

The new Twitter account @DeSantisJet tracks the Florida governor's air travel

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The new Twitter account @DeSantisJet tracks the Florida governor's air travel https://ift.tt/mbqpvxU The page was created by Jack Sweeney, the 20-year-old who also started the popular Twitter account tracking billionaire Elon Musk's private jet. (Image credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Sudoku Tips

Sudoku Tips https://ift.tt/spvwrHl Sudoku is a logic-based number puzzle that does not involve arithmetic. Although first published in an American puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku gained popularity in Japan in 1986 before becoming an international craze in 2005. The goal is to enter […]

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns about the dangers of social media to kids

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U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns about the dangers of social media to kids https://ift.tt/F3Ko7R4 NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Vivek Murthy about a report that says the U.S. is in the midst of the worst youth mental health crisis in recent memory, with social media believed to be a central factor.

5 questions about the new streaming service Max — as tech issues complicate its launch

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5 questions about the new streaming service Max — as tech issues complicate its launch https://ift.tt/O3fC4vw How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max? NPR's Eric Deggans tackles these questions and more ... now that he's finally able to log in. (Image credit: Max)

BuzzFeed’s Botatouille Chatbot Puts A.I. Twist on Food Advice

BuzzFeed’s Botatouille Chatbot Puts A.I. Twist on Food Advice https://ift.tt/ubY3Vs7 Jonah Peretti, the company’s chief executive, has embraced artificial intelligence more than most publishers. His latest offering: Botatouille, an A.I.-powered kitchen assistant.

Fake viral images of an explosion at the Pentagon were probably created by AI

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Fake viral images of an explosion at the Pentagon were probably created by AI https://ift.tt/UudNkJ1 Authorities quickly confirmed that no explosion had taken place but the faked images spread on Twitter for a short time. The incident briefly sent the stock market lower. (Image credit: Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images)

How tech companies are trying to balance child safety and privacy

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How tech companies are trying to balance child safety and privacy https://ift.tt/kpsYagv Reporter Emma Roth at The Verge talks about the challenges of implementing internet age verification.

TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban

TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban https://ift.tt/ubY3Vs7 The Chinese-owned video app filed the lawsuit days after Montana’s governor signed the ban, which takes effect on Jan. 1, into law.

TikTok sues Montana over its new law banning the app

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TikTok sues Montana over its new law banning the app https://ift.tt/WnAEIwt TikTok says Montana does not have the authority to weigh in on national security issues and that the law deprives American TikTok users of their free speech rights. (Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

European watchdog fines Meta $1.3 billion over privacy violations

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European watchdog fines Meta $1.3 billion over privacy violations https://ift.tt/Q5obhwl Ireland's Data Protection Commission ruled the tech company breached European privacy laws by transferring user data from Europe to the U.S., where (Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP)

Meta has been fined $1.3 billion in the EU for breaching privacy standards

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Meta has been fined $1.3 billion in the EU for breaching privacy standards https://ift.tt/k4uN2qZ Tech giant Meta has been ordered to pay a nearly $1.3 billion dollar privacy fine in the European Union

Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules

Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules https://ift.tt/2FNJTHx The Facebook owner said it would appeal an order to stop sending data about European Union users to the United States.

Uber Suspends DEI Chief After Employees Complain of Insensitivity

Uber Suspends DEI Chief After Employees Complain of Insensitivity https://ift.tt/2FNJTHx The executive hosted sessions about race and being a white woman that were titled “Don’t Call Me Karen,” prompting an employee uproar.

China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company https://ift.tt/2FNJTHx Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips.

Montana's ban on TikTok may be hard to enforce

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Montana's ban on TikTok may be hard to enforce https://ift.tt/KZmpoYa Montana became the first state in the country to ban the app TikTok. Lily Hay Newman of WIRED tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe that the law may be hard to enforce and defend in court.

Striking movie and TV writers worry that they will be replaced by AI

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Striking movie and TV writers worry that they will be replaced by AI https://ift.tt/ecgXkxr One sticking point in the Hollywood writers strike is the use of artificial intelligence. AI is already being used in Hollywood writing, but what fears and hopes do writers have about the technologies future?

The E-Sports World’s Future Is Uncertain as Growth Stalls

The E-Sports World’s Future Is Uncertain as Growth Stalls https://ift.tt/lucPsIa At least two organizations in America’s most prominent league for professional video game players are selling their teams, underscoring the industry’s uncertain future.

A remarkable new view of the Titanic shipwreck is here, thanks to deep-sea mappers

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A remarkable new view of the Titanic shipwreck is here, thanks to deep-sea mappers https://ift.tt/nvjXpV9 The Titanic wreck is hard to reach and harder to capture, with most images showing just a section at a time. The first full-sized digital scan offers what experts call a game-changing view. (Image credit: Atlantic/Magellan)

How a cat rescue worker created an internet splash with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign

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How a cat rescue worker created an internet splash with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign https://ift.tt/ikoE4MV If you're on the market for a "2015 Furcedes" named Buddy you're in luck, thanks to a social media manager's campaign modeled after Carvana. Pippi's Place in Atlanta has a Furrari and a Meowzda, too. (Image credit: Pippi's Place)

A.I.-Generated News, Reviews and Other Content Found on Websites

A.I.-Generated News, Reviews and Other Content Found on Websites https://ift.tt/l1Uqexa The findings in two new reports raise fresh concerns over how artificial intelligence may transform the misinformation landscape online.

Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Signal First Steps in Bumpy Recovery

Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Signal First Steps in Bumpy Recovery https://ift.tt/l1Uqexa The economy is open again, helping Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent claw back in the first quarter from a miserable 2022, though they will likely face continuing skepticism from investors.

NASA Picks Blue Origin-Led Group to Build Moon Lander for Artemis V Mission

NASA Picks Blue Origin-Led Group to Build Moon Lander for Artemis V Mission https://ift.tt/l1Uqexa After losing out to SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ rocket company will get a chance to carry astronauts to the moon’s surface.

Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife

Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife https://ift.tt/l1Uqexa For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions from workers. Then it got even bigger.

Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life

Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life https://ift.tt/l1Uqexa Then, Kevin and Casey try their hands at content moderation.

The secret to Zelda's success: breaking the game in your own way

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The secret to Zelda's success: breaking the game in your own way https://ift.tt/f5DLq0Z Much like last year's Elden Ring , Tears of the Kingdom lets you play your way and feel part of a community of like-minded miscreants as you do so. (Image credit: Nintendo)

Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

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Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them https://ift.tt/jiK1mes Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it. (Image credit: Rose Wong for NPR)

Elizabeth Holmes loses her latest bid to avoid prison

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Elizabeth Holmes loses her latest bid to avoid prison https://ift.tt/kT8uFGC In another ruling issued late Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila ordered Elizabeth Holmes to pay $452 million in restitution to the victims of her crimes. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP)