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Meta AI Incognito Chat makes user conversations private, Zuckerberg says
Meta claims the feature make sensitive conversations invisible to anyone else.
By Rebecca Ruiz
After deadly accidents, Amazon halts sales of high-speed e-bikes in California
Heads up: If it goes over 28 mph, it's not an E-bike.
Meta made $14 million just off of these scam ads
Americans have lost billions to malicious social media advertising.
We don't need content cops on social media. We need better design.
Policing a marginalized community is not going to solve Meta's safety issues, writes activist Lennon Torres.
By Lennon Torres
Travel blogger on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship: 'we're people'
Jake Rosmarin is one of dozens stuck on the m/v Hondius after a viral outbreak killed several passengers.
New report: X remains the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ users
GLAAD's annual report found a social media landscape 'rife' with anti-LGBTQ hate.
ChatGPT users can now choose a 'trusted contact"
If OpenAI detects a potential serious safety concern, the contact will be notified.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Microsoft may abandon one of its climate goals. Blame data centers.
An hourly clean energy match may be out the door.
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI for allegedly practicing medicine without a license
The state's Board of Medicine says an AI chatbot posed as a licensed psychiatrist.
Parents on Instagram, Facebook: Expect a big message from Meta
Meta is contacting all parents on both platforms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The White House may begin vetting AI models before release
Insiders say the White House's AI policy is taking a different turn.
AI can reason like a doctor, study says
Researchers tested AI on medical scenarios and were surprised by what they found.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Study: Friendly AI chatbots may be less accurate
How does a friendlier chatbot respond to a falsehood about the moon landings?
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI data centers could be wrecking the environment faster than we thought
Officials in this G7 nation want to hit net zero by 2050, but AI data centers may be an issue.
The AI policies at the nation’s largest school districts
From cheating to AI literacy, public school systems are still answering big questions about AI.
Safeguarding what makes us human in the age of AI
Camille Carlton of the Center for Humane Technology on the "messy middle" AI has created for the world.
By Camille Carlton
FCC challenges 'gender identity themes' on kids TV
The federal agency, led by conservative chairman Brendan Carr, suggests faith groups could play a role in TV ratings.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTok tests AI Remix option. What it is, how to opt out.
The company is "experimenting" with gen AI meme makers.
Meta to let parents view topics teens discuss with AI
New feature will work for Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram.
By Rebecca Ruiz
LA public schools pass screen time limits for students in a first
Back to pen and paper.
Why you should hold on to your old smartphone
The Earth, and your wallet, will thank you.
Florida investigates OpenAI over deadly mass shooting
"If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why don't people recycle old smartphones?
Celebrate Earth Day by sticking with your old phone.