TikTok argues that the Montana ban on its app is based on unfounded speculation that user data is at risk because parent company ByteDance is based in China. TikTok on…
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French Open offers players protection against online harassment
A sunset over the Philippe Chatrier courts during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Monday, June 7, 2021. The French tennis federation said on Monday…
Dark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: the cost
Artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT was developed by OpenAI. The explosion of generative AI has taken the world by storm, but one question all too rarely comes up: Who can afford…
G7 calls for ‘responsible’ use of generative AI
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The world must urgently assess the impact of generative artificial intelligence, G7 leaders said Saturday, announcing they will launch discussions this year on “responsible” use of…
Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok
An unprecedented ban on TikTok in the state of Montana that critics say tramples free speech rights would be voided if the app’s China-based owner sells it to a country…
Lawsuits targeting company websites for ADA violations on the rise
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The Americans with Disabilities Act does not stop at ramps and railings. Websites also have ADA requirements to ensure universal access to public accommodations. Peace Coffee…
Extent of cyberattack on Philadelphia Inquirer remains unclear as journalists prepare to cover major election
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Philadelphia Inquirer and outside cybersecurity experts have yet to determine the full extent of a cyberattack on the news organization last week, but the disruption…
What is a foundation model? An explainer for non-experts
Credit: Stanford University New advancements in AI are transforming many aspects of our society. At the forefront of this development are powerful machine learning algorithms known as foundation models. The…
Executive fired from TikTok’s Chinese owner says Beijing had access to app data in termination suit
This Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, shows the icon for TikTok in New York. A former executive at TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has accused the tech giant of serving as…
Brazil’s internet bill row, explained
Companies like Telegram, whose logo is pictured here on a smartphone, and Google say their business is threatened by a new bill in Brazil aimed at regulating disinformation online. Messaging…
