The issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography has been on the rise, with a large percentage of deepfake videos being of pornographic nature, particularly targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this problem, researchers have found that legislators seem to be more interested in addressing political deepfakes rather than tackling the issue of intimate image manipulation. This
A coalition of consumer protection and anti-waste groups have united in a call to action for the Federal Trade Commission to address the issue of “software tethering.” This practice ties hardware functionality to external software, often rendering products unusable after software updates cease. The groups involved, such as Consumer Reports, iFixIt, US PIRG, the Electronic
The latest report from Tubular Labs sheds light on the evolving landscape of social media video trends. One key observation is the significant increase in longer versions of short video clips across major platforms like YouTube and TikTok. While shorter video uploads (under 30 seconds) have shown a notable growth on YouTube, the rise of
In a recent development, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision comes after two unfair labor practice charges were filed in January regarding Amazon’s treatment of drivers at the DAT6 warehouse in Atlanta. Despite Amazon’s history of
In preparation for the upcoming U.S. Election, TikTok has unveiled an updated U.S. Election Center within its app. This new feature aims to provide users with a variety of informational tools to ensure that they are well-informed leading up to the vote. By partnering with nonprofit Democracy Works, TikTok is expanding the resources available in
The landscape of AI data licensing is rapidly evolving, with major changes on the horizon. The traditional method of scraping publicly available data from the internet is becoming increasingly restricted, pushing for new approaches to sourcing training data. As a result, the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) has emerged as a trade group advocating for a
The Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal first came to light in 2015 when the company admitted to installing software to manipulate emissions levels in millions of vehicles worldwide. This revelation caused a major crisis for the German auto giant and has since become one of Germany’s biggest post-war industrial scandals. Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is now
Android 15 is making its debut, but what does this mean for developers and users alike? Let’s take a closer look at the key features and updates that Google has in store for its next-gen operating system. Unlike Apple’s iOS updates, which often come with major changes visible to the end-user, Google’s Android updates tend
The iconic puzzle RPG, OneShot, is back with a remastered version known as OneShot: World Machine Edition. Fans of the original game will be delighted to know that this revamped version is Steam Deck compatible and set to release on PC this month. With a slew of updates and improvements, this edition aims to provide
Quantum entanglement is a fundamental concept in the field of quantum technology, playing a crucial role in quantum computing, quantum simulation, and quantum sensing. Recently, researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have made significant advancements in understanding quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in their ultrafast quantum simulator. By harnessing the repulsive force