What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges Section 230 — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges Section 230 — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.
First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63,000 at auction
The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.
The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.
Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content
A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.
A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
NASCAR uses specialty track-drying technology to rid the rain from racetracks
From the Daytona 500 to the Indy 500, NASCAR drivers need the track to be completely dry should there be any rain for these important races.
From the Daytona 500 to the Indy 500, NASCAR drivers need the track to be completely dry should there be any rain for these important races.
GOP subpoenas Apple, Meta, other tech CEOs in censorship probe
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
Apple software update released to fix important security issue
Apple update comes weeks after release of iOS 16.3.
Apple update comes weeks after release of iOS 16.3.
Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo
Duolingo says the unlikely love story is yet another reason “to keep up with your daily practice.”
Duolingo says the unlikely love story is yet another reason “to keep up with your daily practice.”
Social Media: U.S. Senate looking at ways to protect kids and teens online
Senators on Capitol Hill are examining the best ways to protect kids and teens from online sex predators and human traffickers. This comes amid an effort by some senators to ban teens under the age of 16 from using social media at all. Reporter Gillian Turner has more.
Senators on Capitol Hill are examining the best ways to protect kids and teens from online sex predators and human traffickers. This comes amid an effort by some senators to ban teens under the age of 16 from using social media at all. Reporter Gillian Turner has more.
House Bill 2416: What you should know about Arizona's proposed bill to ban TikTok on some devices
An Arizona state lawmaker has introduced an amendment to a bill that will ban the use of TikTok on some electronic devices within the state. Here's what you should know about the amended House Bill 416.
An Arizona state lawmaker has introduced an amendment to a bill that will ban the use of TikTok on some electronic devices within the state. Here's what you should know about the amended House Bill 416.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”
T-Mobile users experience service outages across US, reports say
Numerous posts by T-mobile users said their service had been changed to "SOS mode," meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.
Numerous posts by T-mobile users said their service had been changed to "SOS mode," meaning they were not directly connected to a network but could still make emergency calls.
Rihanna Super Bowl ASL interpreter Justina Miles goes viral for memorable performance during halftime show
Miles' performance quickly became a viral sensation. One video of her posted to TikTok garnered more than 3.5 million likes and 15.2 million views by Monday morning.
Miles' performance quickly became a viral sensation. One video of her posted to TikTok garnered more than 3.5 million likes and 15.2 million views by Monday morning.
Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.
Farmers could bypass manufacturers to repair own equipment in bill proposal
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
The manufacturers argue that changing the current practice with this type of legislation would force companies to expose trade secrets.
Bill Gates says ChatGPT will 'change the world,' make jobs more efficient
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Bill Gates says generative artificial intelligence pioneered by ChatGPT could fundamentally change the world
Supermarket robot escapes store
A robotic supermarket assistant made a great escape from a Pennsylvania store.
A robotic supermarket assistant made a great escape from a Pennsylvania store.
Q-Collar: New equipment helps protect the brain of high contact sports players
Those who have watched an NFL game lately may have seen a new piece of equipment being worn around a player's neck, but what does it do?
Those who have watched an NFL game lately may have seen a new piece of equipment being worn around a player's neck, but what does it do?
Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions
The NWS is aware of possible Twitter disruption but said the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.
The NWS is aware of possible Twitter disruption but said the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.