The End of the Anonymous Internet?
Free speech and privacy advocates warn that Meta’s agreement to change its platforms over child-safety concerns could threaten fun…
The Trial That Could Change Social Media
Meta is facing an unprecedented legal challenge over the design of Facebook and Instagram. A defeat could force the tech giant to …
The Forgotten Technology for Cleaner Air
UVC can neutralize airborne pathogens without removing them. A decades-old technology could offer a way other than air purificatio…
Can Computers in Space Solve AI’s Energy Problem?
AI’s explosive growth demands vast amounts of power. Big Tech is turning to renewables, gas and nuclear, while some see the ultima…
The Race to Grow Human Bodies Without Heads
Cloned bodies without brains, neural networks made of living cells and robotic heads capable of human expressions are no longer ju…
Australia Extends Social Media Law Beyond Its Borders
Australia is moving to tighten enforcement of its social media ban for children under 16. Platform X warns that the proposed law c…
6G Paves the Way for Invisible Total Surveillance
The new mobile communications standard 6G will enable comprehensive surveillance that works even for people who do not own a phone…
Meta Plans to Bring Superintelligence to Billions
As debates rage about how best to handle the development of powerful AI models, Meta has planted its flag firmly on the side of op…
Child’s Death Exposes the Risks of Experimental Gene Editing
A pioneering CRISPR treatment saved one child. Another experimental gene editing trial ended in tragedy, exposing the ethical risk…
Book Database Retreats from Destructive Scanning After Public Outcry
Cultural vandalism or a cost-effective solution? Destructive scanning, as used by artificial intelligence giants, is raising quest…
Could Growing New Teeth Change Modern Dentistry?
Dentistry has recently come under scrutiny over unnecessary fillings and the profits generated by dental implants. Now, a Phase II…
Romania's Land Registry Goes Dark After Cyberattack
A breach has paralyzed Romania's digital land registry, bringing real estate transactions across the country to a halt. The govern…
Why Elon Musk's X Is Suing the Irish Media Regulator
Elon Musk’s X has launched six new High Court actions against Coimisiún na Meán, bringing the total number of actions it has taken…
Musk Predicts AI Will Surpass Humans Within Five Years
According to Elon Musk, artificial intelligence and robots are set to transform society beyond recognition.
France's Social Media Age Ban: A Trojan Horse for Digital Surveillance
France’s new social media age-verification law is being presented as a child protection measure, but it lays the foundations for u…