| 13.12.2023 12:35
US Teens Obsessed with YouTube, TikTok: Pew Research Report
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Institute has revealed that despite concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents, teen usage of these platforms remains high. The survey, which included 1,453 teens aged 13 to 17, found that roughly one in six teens desc...
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| 12.12.2023 00:57
New York pledges $1B on chip research and development in Albany in bid for jobs, federal grants
New York State Commits $1 Billion to Expand Chip Technology Research in Albany Albany, NY - In a bid to establish the region as a global hub for semiconductor research and manufacturing, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the state will invest $1 billion in chip technology rese...
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| 11.12.2023 16:58
Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS law
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it would be providing $35 million to BAE Systems, a military contractor, to increase production at a factory in New Hampshire that manufactures computer chips for military aircraft. These aircraft include the F-15 and F-35 jets, and the funding come...
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| 10.12.2023 15:02
Elon Musk Revives Alex Jones' Suppressed Account
In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla CEO, has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, triggering concerns among advertisers and raising questions about hate speech on the social media platform. Jones, the host of Infowars, had been permanently banned from X in 20...
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| 07.12.2023 13:47
Leaked Memo Reveals Amazon's Ambitious Plans to Dominate California
An internal memo leaked from Amazon has revealed the company's strategic plans to expand its influence in Southern California through various initiatives aimed at improving its reputation and countering opposition from labor and environmental groups. The eight-page document, titled "community engag...
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| 03.12.2023 08:39
Kiss Bids Farewell to Live Shows, Transforms into Virtual Avatars
Legendary rock band Kiss is set to close out their "The End of the Road" farewell tour with a groundbreaking performance at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. While this may seem like the end of an era, Kiss is embracing a new chapter by introducing digital avatars of t...
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| 30.11.2023 19:51
Musk's Vulgar Verdict: Advertisers' Exits from X Don't Matter
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk faced backlash and financial consequences after endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory on his social media platform, X. Musk's controversial post led to about 200 major advertisers, including Disney, Apple, and IBM, withdrawing their advertising from the platf...
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| 30.11.2023 11:02
Jezebel's Revival: Paste Magazine to Reboot Prominent Feminist Site
Jezebel, the irreverent feminist website that gained a passionate following with its sharp commentary on gender politics and edgy pop culture coverage, is set to make a comeback less than a month after it was abruptly shut down. Paste Magazine, a digital pop culture publication based in Atlanta, an...
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| 29.11.2023 10:50
Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation pends
Michigan to Implement State-Level Policies to Regulate Deceptive Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising LANSING, Mich. - In an effort to combat deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media during political campaigns, Michigan is set to join several other states...
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| 25.11.2023 21:22
Massive iceberg breaks free after three decades, posing serious risks
One of the world's largest icebergs, known as A23a, is finally free after being grounded for over three decades in the Weddell Sea near Antarctica, according to the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg originally split from the Antarctic's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986 but became stuck on the ocean f...
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| 20.11.2023 12:02
OpenAI Board Removes Sam Altman as C.E.O., He Joins Microsoft Instead
Altman's appointment as head of a new Microsoft AI team came as a surprise to many, following his shocking firing from OpenAI. The not-for-profit company's board stated that Altman lacked consistency in his communication with them, but did not provide further details or reasons for his dismissal. S...
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| 18.11.2023 18:23
Some young Americans on TikTok say they sympathize with Osama bin Laden
In a troubling turn of events, videos on TikTok endorsing a decades-old letter written by Osama bin Laden, which criticizes the United States and its support of Israel, have gained significant popularity this week. This surge in views has led to accusations that the social media platform is fueling...
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| 18.11.2023 00:41
IBM suspends advertising on Elon Musk"s X after its ad appeared next to pro-Nazi content
Lionsgate, one of the leading film and television companies, has announced that it is suspending all advertising on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. The decision comes as a part of an increasing trend of advertisers pulling out from X, following the platform's owner, Elon Musk's, endors...
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