Elon Musk says he plans to open-source the X algorithm next week, but he open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm in 2023 and then ...

Elon Musk says that in a week, the new X algorithm—meaning all the code that determines what you see in your X feed—will be ...

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Schools are grappling with AI-generated deepfakes, a new form of bullying that causes lasting trauma and legal issues. This technology, easily accessible to students, has surged in reports, ...

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Most people think they’ll be safe from most cyber security threats as long as they pay attention and follow certain rules, like knowing how to spot phishing messages and not downloading unusual apps.

Instagram is rolling out a new update that addresses a long-standing frustration among users. The Reels algorithm is finally becoming more transparent and customizable. Users can now manually select ...

Wait, stop scrolling! How long have you been on your phone today? Is social media rotting your brain? We are constantly asking questions like these, but just how worried should you be about your ...

A butterfly net, tweezers and a drawstring bag brimming with small plastic vials: it is an unusual toolkit for a photographer, but not for Michael Benson. Over six years, he gathered specimens for his ...

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Scientists have created a live-cell DNA sensor that reveals how damage appears and disappears inside living cells, capturing the entire repair sequence as it unfolds. Instead of freezing cells at ...

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