Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for dee...
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WATCH: Student becomes 1st in a wheelchair to be admitted to his medical school
RJ advocates on social media for more students with disabilities to enter the field of medicine....
read moreYouTube says that soon, its tech will be able to find AI copies of celebs and creators
YouTube is partnering with the Creative Artists Agency to help celebrities and creators manage AI-generated content containing their likenesses on the...
read moreTeen streamer dumped a meme coin for $30K, then things got weird
A teen streamer was reportedly doxxed after he dumped a meme coin he created, called Quant, for $30,000....
read moreHow Elon Musk Became a Kingmaker
What Elon Musk meant to the Trump presidential campaign went far beyond the $120 million he donated or the social-media boost he provided....
read moreMeasuring a Well with Just a Hammer and a Smartphone
What’s the best way to measure the depth of a well using a smartphone? If you’re fed up with social media, you might kill two birds with one stone...
read moreAustralian Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024
Helpful information Text of bill First reading: Text of the bill as introduced into the Parliament Third reading: Prepared if the bill is ame...
read moreWhat Australians think of the under-16 social media ban
Some on the streets of Sydney say it's a "great idea" while others suggest responsibility for children's social media use should be with parents....
read moreWhen a Shooting Spurs a Social-Media Cycle
A conversation with Charlie Warzel about the internet’s frantic search for a narrative...
read moreReferee Coote sacked with immediate effect
Referees' body PGMOL terminates the employment of Premier League official David Coote with immediate effect following a "thorough investigation"....
read more'I wanted to create a safe space for those with alopecia'
Olivia McVeigh, from County Tyrone, has been named on BBC's 100 Women 2024 list....
read moreSocial Media Is Flooded With Luigi Mangione Memes and Videos
The 26-year-old has become a folk hero online, but Fox News is disgusted....
read moreThreads will prioritize accounts you follow instead of randos
As people leave or deactivate their X accounts , there's been meaningful growth for alternative platforms like Meta's Threads and underdog Bluesky. D...
read moreElon Musk Was So Focused That His Mom Checked On Him Daily To Make Sure He Was Eating And Wearing A 'Fresh Pair Of Socks'
Before Elon Musk launched rockets, built electric cars and bought social media platforms, he was just a guy with big ideas and relentless focus. He wa...
read moreWhat's The Average 'Upper Class' Retirement Nest Egg? Here's A Look At What The Wealthiest 20% Have Stashed Away
You're scrolling through social media and another friend is showing off their latest Mediterranean cruise. It's hard not to wonder – are they living...
read moreUPDATE: Right lane blocked after vehicle fire on I-75 in Miami Township
Miami Valley Fire District are working a vehicle fire on Interstate 75 and Austin Landing, according to the Miami Valley Fire District’s social medi...
read moreNow that's klear! Misspelt road marking outside school gets corrected
Wales and West Utilities says it has replaced the markings with "the full and correct spelling"....
read moreThe Crypto Industry Is Helping Trump Pick SEC Chair
The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources t...
read moreAustralia Is Moving to Ban Children From Social Media. Will It Work?
The move is politically popular but a vocal assortment of technology and child welfare experts have responded with alarm....
read moreSocial Media Ban for Under-16s Passes Australian Senate, Will Soon Be a World-First Law
The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X, and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars....
read moreWho owns your words?
There are many ways to ask and answer this question. Authorship used to be rare, but now, all of us write something. If you’re putting your words on...
read more'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues....
read moreHere we go: The Verge now has a subscription
A lot of our site will remain free, but you can now pay to get fewer ads and unlimited access to all of our work....
read moreSocial media star Brittany Broski says the real power of content creators comes from community, not followers
"Kombucha girl" Brittant Broski on how she leaned into building her community over worrying about her follower count....
read moreTikTok Announces Plan to Block Some Beauty Filters for Minors
"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the...
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