Brazil’s telecommunications regulator recently made the controversial decision to suspend access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country. This decision came as a result of a judge’s order, following a disagreement with the billionaire investor. The decision to suspend access to a popular social media platform like X raises concerns about censorship and
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AT&T customers are currently facing service disruptions, with some reporting seeing “SOS” instead of their regular signal bars. Complaints have been pouring in on social media platforms, particularly directed at AT&T’s Help account on X. The company has confirmed that a failure at one of its switching centers has caused a cascade of problems, including
Threads, the Twitter challenger tool developed by Meta, has recently rolled out a live test of disappearing updates for selected users. This new feature aims to encourage more engagement and interaction by providing users with the option to have their posts automatically erased after 24 hours. One of the main motivations behind introducing disappearing updates
In recent years, the internet, especially social media platforms, has experienced a rapid expansion. This growth has empowered individuals to create and share content of their choosing, regardless of its appropriateness. Unfortunately, this freedom has also led to the proliferation of hate speech – offensive language or threats directed at individuals based on various factors
Imagine a website that requests access to your webcam, displaying a close-up of your face with the background cropped out. You are then prompted to close your eyes until you hear a chime, at which point you open them to be connected with a stranger who is also participating in this eye-contact game. This is
Threads, a Twitter challenger tool, has recently rolled out a live test of disappearing updates feature for selected users. This new feature is aimed at enhancing engagement and interaction among users by allowing them to post updates that will automatically disappear from the app after 24 hours. This move by Threads is a strategic attempt
Recently, Meta announced that it had blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts that were linked to an Iranian hacking group. These accounts were targeting officials associated with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The group responsible for this attack, known as APT42, has been previously described as an “Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage
As the focus on generative AI continues to grow, the significance of quality data cannot be understated. The quality of the dataset used in AI projects directly influences the outcomes and the human-likeness of the responses generated by these systems. It is crucial for AI developers to ensure that the inputs they provide are comprehensive
Former president Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social, sharing AI-generated images that falsely claim Taylor Swift fans are supporting his campaign. The screenshots posted by Trump depict young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts in various styles, giving the impression of a coordinated movement. However, an investigation found that many of these images show
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This feature, once implemented, could enhance the performance of users’ devices and ensure the security of their accounts. In addition, WhatsApp has also introduced the ability for users to “like” status updates on