The recent decision by Meta to lift all restrictions on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts has sparked controversy and debate. Trump’s accounts were initially suspended in January 2021 following the Capitol Riots, where he was accused of inciting violence. The move to reinstate Trump’s accounts just in time for the upcoming
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When Brandon Fishman, the owner of VitaCup brand, decided to run a discount on his vitamin-infused coffee during Target’s weeklong deals event, he did not anticipate the negative impact it would have on his business on Amazon. The availability of his product on Target for a lower price compared to Amazon led to a significant
Meta announced on Friday that they will be removing the restrictions placed on former US President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. These restrictions were initially put in place following the violent storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters in 2021. The suspension penalties imposed on Trump’s accounts have now been lifted, allowing him
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have seen remarkable growth in recent years, with applications that touch almost every aspect of our daily lives. However, this growth comes at a cost – the energy consumption and training times of neural networks are increasing exponentially. For instance, the training of GPT-3 alone consumed more than 1,000 MWh
The European Union recently made headlines by formally accusing Company X of breaching regulations outlined in the Digital Services Act (DSA). This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time a company has faced such allegations during the preliminary findings phase of the EU’s investigatory process. The EU’s investigation unearthed several key issues
The rise of generative artificial intelligence has become impossible to ignore in the online world. From AI-generated summaries on Google search results to prompts to use AI tools on social media platforms, the presence of AI is ever-growing. This surge in AI integration can be attributed to OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT, which sparked an obsession
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is moving ahead with its metaverse plan despite concerns about the impact on children. The company has announced that 10-12 year olds will soon be able to engage in chats and calls in VR, creating a new way for youngsters to connect. Parents will have the ability to approve individual
In the age of technological advancements, data portability has become a crucial aspect of user experience. Recently, Apple and Google have made significant strides by offering a new, seamless method to transfer files from Google Photos to iCloud. This development is a part of a broader data portability initiative supported by various tech giants, ushering
In recent times, the spread of disinformation and fake news has become a major concern, with the latest example being a piece of Russian propaganda about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife purchasing a Bugatti car with American aid money. The story originated from an unknown French website but quickly gained traction on social media platforms
TikTok recently announced some significant changes to its ad targeting options for teens in the app. Advertisers are no longer able to reach teens in the U.S. using personalized targeting and campaign selections. This move is aimed at protecting teen user data from being exploited by advertisers, ensuring that their thinking is not influenced by