Disinformation researchers under investigation: what’s happening and why
How much misinformation is on Facebook? Several studies have found that the amount of misinformation on Facebook is low or that the problem has declined over time.
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Visual misinformation is widespread on Facebook – and often undercounted by researchers
How much misinformation is on Facebook? Several studies have found that the amount of misinformation on Facebook is low or that the problem has declined over time.
Josh Hawley’s solution to concerns about artificial intelligence? Let people sue
Ask Sen. Josh Hawley about tech regulation and the Missouri Republican usually has a ready answer: Let people sue.
To Legislate on AI, Schumer Should Start with the Basics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) unveiled his SAFE Innovation Framework, a set of policy objectives for an “all-hands-on-deck effort” to contend with artificial intelligence (AI). He...
OpenAI’s CEO Goes on a Diplomatic Charm Offensive
Sam Altman has been on a world tour that would put Taylor Swift to shame.
How to Regulate AI? Start With the Data.
We live in an era of data dichotomy. On one hand, AI developers rely on large data sets to “train” their systems about the world and respond to user questions. These data troves have become...
Forget the metaverse. For $3,500, Apple offers a new way to be alone
Before AI mania swept Silicon Valley, the concept that everyone would soon be strapping on headsets and logging on to an “embodied internet” to do conference calls and standup comedy was center stage...
How AI raises challenges to protecting creators’ work
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology is posing new challenges to intellectual property law.
U.S. imports rise in April, but share of goods from China decreases
Trade data out from the Commerce Department Thursday shows that Americans bought more stuff from abroad in April than in March — more cars and car parts, more cell phones and household goods....
Twitter just closed the book on academic research
Twitter was once an indispensable resource for academic research. That’s changed under Elon Musk.