Washington state is readying a $1 million anti-vandalism project, part of which involves testing a $30,000…
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AI ethicists warn of ‘digital hauntings’ from dead loved ones
The internet is filled with personal artifacts, much of which can linger online long after someone…
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Many rural areas could soon lose cell service
Rural and Indigenous communities are at risk of losing cell service thanks to a 2019 law…
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Romance scams just ‘happen in life,’ says CEO of biggest dating app company in the US
Online romance scams netted con artists over $1.1 billion in 2023, with an average reported loss…
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Gmail debuted on April Fool’s Day 20 years ago. The joke is still on us.
A completely free email service offering 1 GB of storage, integrated search capabilities, and automatic message…
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FCC bans AI-generated robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously ruled on Thursday that robocalls containing AI-generated vocal clones are illegal…
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Sharing AI-generated images on Facebook might get harder… eventually
That one aunt of yours (you know the one) may finally think twice before forwarding Facebook…
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Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped Meta with a record-shattering $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) fine Monday…
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Facebook and Instagram are making it harder for strangers to DM teens
Meta continues to steadily roll out updates for younger users in an attempt to bolster their…
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Election cybersecurity director was a victim of a ‘swatting’ attack in her home
The director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity infrastructure protection agency confirms she was the…
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Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law on Wednesday banning TikTok within the entire…
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The FTC wants your help fighting AI vocal cloning scams
The Federal Trade Commission is on the hunt for creative ideas tackling one of scam artists’…
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