Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Go Ahead Entry at Target Field will use facial recognition for lines
Target Field is adding “Go Ahead Entry" to four gates in 2025, hoping the facial recognition technology will keep improve line times at entry.
Target Field is adding “Go Ahead Entry" to four gates in 2025, hoping the facial recognition technology will keep improve line times at entry.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Social media warning labels proposed by Minnesota lawmakers
A new proposal by Minnesota lawmakers would require a social media platform to show users an initial mental health warning label, as well as, an occasional pop-up timer tracking their time spent on any social media website or app.
A new proposal by Minnesota lawmakers would require a social media platform to show users an initial mental health warning label, as well as, an occasional pop-up timer tracking their time spent on any social media website or app.
Medusa ransomware: CISA issues email security warning
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Cyber security officials are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Trump: Chip maker TSMC to invest $100 billion in U.S.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook, experienced outages on Saturday, according to Downdetector.
Several Microsoft programs, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook, experienced outages on Saturday, according to Downdetector.
Skype is shutting down, Microsoft says
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, is shutting down, Microsoft said.
Skype, the video-calling service that was once so popular it became a verb, is shutting down, Microsoft said.
Amazon unveils AI-powered Alexa+ with humanlike chat for $19.99 a month
Amazon introduces Alexa+, a generative AI-powered assistant with a monthly fee of $19.99, free for Prime members.
Amazon introduces Alexa+, a generative AI-powered assistant with a monthly fee of $19.99, free for Prime members.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.