Social media was once seen as utopian and idealistic. Now some are saying it’s ‘tearing society apart’ It wasn’t supposed to end up like this. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were designed to help us keep up with friends and share photos, to unite diverse people with distinct ideas, and democratize the
READ MORESocial networking giant’s first product aimed at children raises issue of consent to use their data Your nine-year-old daughter wants her own Facebook account. “Not until you’re older,” you want to say. After all, users need to be at least 13 years old to create a Facebook account. Or, at least that used to be the case.
READ MOREDisturbing content can slip through filters set by algorithms Platforms like Netflix and YouTube Kids can seem like the ideal digital daycare for busy parents who appreciate the educational and age-appropriate offerings as a way to keep their kids entertained and engaged while they try to manage other parts of their hectic lives. But as
READ MORENew Zealand-based research group wants to create artificial intelligence emulating human gestures, functions The eyes are the windows to the soul. That’s what we say about humans — but what about with robots or humanoid simulations? Is a realistic complexion or an earnest gaze the key to seeing artificial beings as more than, well, artificial? That’s the
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