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What is Volt Typhoon?
U.S.-China antagonism is particularly acute in the realm of hacking and cybersecurity. AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato Richard Forno, University of Maryland,…
Generative AI could leave users holding the bag for copyright violations
How can users of AI tools like OpenAI’s Sora video generator be sure they aren’t producing copyright-violating content? Drew Angerer/AFP…
Navigating the Mind’s Labyrinth: The Art and Science of Influencing Thoughts
Navigating the Mind’s Labyrinth: The Art and Science of Influencing Thoughts – Throughout the annals of human history, the ability…
Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?
Some U.S. lawmakers have grown concerned about TikTok. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images. Shaomin Li, Old Dominion University Is TikTok’s…
The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture
The Resurgence of Exorcism in Popular Culture: A Fascinating Intersection of Faith and Entertainment In recent years, the ancient rite…
We’ve been here before: AI promised humanlike machines – in 1958
Frank Rosenblatt with the Mark I Perceptron, the first artificial neural network computer, unveiled in 1958. National Museum of the…
The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality
The Matrix Hypothesis: Unveiling the Illusion of Reality – In an era where technological advancements blur the lines between the…
Several companies are testing brain implants – why is there so much attention swirling around Neuralink?
Brain-computer interfaces have the potential to transform some people’s lives, but they raise a host of ethical issues, too. Andriy…
The Emerging Ethical Dilemma of Mental Privacy in the Age of Advanced Neurotechnology
The Emerging Ethical Dilemma of Mental Privacy in the Age of Advanced Neurotechnology. In an era where technological advancements are…
‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans
Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University ‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans How many people don’t…
Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
The original Macintosh computer may seem quaint today, but the way users interacted with it triggered a revolution 40 years…
Data brokers know everything about you
The data collectors see all. DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Anne Toomey McKenna, University of Richmond Data brokers know everything…
Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement
Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence…
AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get
Want to turn many experiences from the equivalent of ordering from a menu to getting a personalized meal? AI is…
Collecting silver is not just preparing for a rainy day
The Multifaceted Marvel of Silver: More Than Just Your Rainy Day Reserve Collecting silver is not just preparing for a…
Your car might be watching you to keep you safe − at the expense of your privacy
Many modern cars watch occupants – a plus for safety but not so much for privacy. Courtesy LG M. Hadi…
Disinformation is rampant on social media – a social psychologist explains the tactics used against you
Disinformation campaigns use emotional and rhetorical tricks to try to get you to share propaganda and falsehoods. hobo_018/E+ via Getty…
Writing instructors are less afraid of students cheating with ChatGPT than you might think
Many educators say they are worried about being unable to keep up with advances in AI. Guillaume via Getty Images…
Supreme Court to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts
Citizens have sometimes been surprised to find public officials blocking people from viewing their social media feeds. alashi/DigitalVision Vectors via…
Forget dystopian scenarios – AI is pervasive today, and the risks are often hidden
The AI most likely to cause you harm is not some malevolent superintelligence, but the loan algorithm at your bank.…
What is quantum advantage?
IBM’s quantum computer got President Joe Biden’s attention. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Lidar, University of Southern California What…
People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn’t share their perspective – new research
Joining up with someone who holds a different perspective influences your take on online posts. Frazao Studio Latino/E+ via Getty…