Telegram, a messaging platform known for its emphasis on privacy and security, has recently undergone significant changes in its approach to content moderation. The platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, who was recently arrested in France, has shifted his tone on the issue. Previously, the company had taken a strong stance, stating that they were not responsible
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Emotion recognition technology has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of a new method developed by Lanbo Xu from Northeastern University in China. This innovative approach utilizes a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze facial expressions in real-time video sequences. This advancement has the potential to revolutionize fields such as mental health, human-computer
Graphene, composed of a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has gained recognition for its extraordinary electronic properties. Electrons in graphene demonstrate massless movement, opening up possibilities for advanced electronic devices with capabilities surpassing traditional silicon technology. The Role of Twisted Graphene Layers When two or more layers of graphene are combined
Recent reports have highlighted the alarming rise of deepfake pornography, with an estimated 90 percent of deepfake videos being of nonconsensual porn, mainly targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this issue, there seems to be a lack of legislative focus on addressing nonconsensual deepfakes, with more attention being drawn towards political deepfakes. Kaylee Williams, a
Recently, players of Helldivers 2 have been reporting sightings of a new enemy faction on the game’s Galactic War map. Rumors have been circulating that the third faction may be the Illuminate, a returning armada of evil squid-like beings with advanced technology. However, the development studio, Arrowhead, has been downplaying these rumors, attributing the sightings
Consumer protection and anti-waste groups are coming together to address the issue of “software tethering,” a practice where hardware’s functionality is tied to external software, ultimately rendering products unusable after software updates cease. The coalition, which includes organizations like Consumer Reports, iFixIt, US PIRG, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Center for Economic Justice, and Californians
The latest report from Tubular Labs highlights a shift in the length of videos being uploaded on major social media platforms. While short video clips have been dominating social media feeds, there is a noticeable increase in longer versions of these clips. Both YouTube and TikTok have seen an uptick in longer video uploads, with
In a recent development, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stated that Amazon should be deemed a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision comes after two unfair labor practice charges were filed in January concerning the treatment of drivers at an Atlanta warehouse known as DAT6.
TikTok’s announcement of an updated U.S. Election Center within its app comes at a crucial time as the country gears up for the upcoming election. By partnering with nonprofit Democracy Works, TikTok is aiming to provide its users with accurate and reliable information about the election process. The addition of detailed voting FAQs from authoritative
The landscape of AI data licensing is going through significant changes as sources of training data are becoming increasingly restricted and pushing for licensing agreements. In response to this shift, new licensing startups have emerged to keep the source material flowing. The Dataset Providers Alliance, a trade group consisting of seven AI licensing companies, is