The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to evaluate its efforts in moderating political content, illegal content, and disinformation on its platforms. This move comes in response to a rise in online pro-Russian propaganda leading up to the EU elections in early June. There are
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Fusion reactions are a key focus for scientists worldwide aiming to generate electricity without producing harmful emissions. The process involves manipulating plasma, the fourth state of matter, to achieve high temperatures and pressure conducive to fusion. ALPACA, a new plasma measurement instrument developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, plays a
Detecting when text has been generated by tools like ChatGPT is a difficult task. Popular artificial-intelligence-detection tools, like GPTZero, may provide some guidance for users by telling them when something was written by a bot and not a human, but even specialized software is not foolproof and can spit out false positives. As a journalist
Google recently announced a series of new ad updates during its 2024 NewFronts presentation. One of the major updates includes expanded placement options with streaming providers such as Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. This expansion will provide video advertisers with more opportunities to display their ads on a variety of platforms, allowing for increased
The preservation of art remains a critical endeavor as the passage of time continues to expose valuable masterpieces to elements that threaten their longevity. Among the numerous challenges faced by art conservators is the fading and discoloration of pigments used by renowned artists. In a recent study conducted by Duke University researchers, a laser microscopy
Physicists have long been on the quest to discover a specific state of thorium atomic nuclei that holds the promise of groundbreaking technological applications. This anticipated breakthrough would not only enable the development of a nuclear clock capable of measuring time with unparalleled precision but also facilitate the exploration of new frontiers in physics. Now,
The European Commission recently concluded an investigation into Apple’s iPadOS, determining that it holds significant market power and warrants stricter regulation. As a result, iPadOS has been designated as a Gatekeeper service under the flagship Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules. Implications of the Decision This designation means that Apple will now have to ensure full
Traditional social media platforms have long been criticized for their algorithm-driven feeds that prioritize engagement over user experience. These platforms often use complex algorithms to curate content, resulting in information overload and potential social harm. The push for maximizing user engagement has led to the rise of ad-supported platforms where brands and bots dominate the
Twitter user pl_evil recently provided a translation of a letter to shareholders from Bloober Team, revealing that their upcoming game “Project C” will be announced later this year. This new project comes after the release of Layers Of Fear, which interestingly had sequels titled Layers Of Fear 2 and Layers Of Fear. The studio is
The recent surge in Tesla’s shares during U.S. premarket trading is a direct result of the company reaching a significant milestone in rolling out its full self-driving technology in China. This spike of more than 10% in share price reflects the positive reaction of investors to the news of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s visit to