APP STORES IN SINGAPORE REQUIRE AGE CHECKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN

Fri 17 January 2025: Singapore has introduced a new code requiring designated app distribution services to implement age assurance measures to enhance online safety, particularly for children, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced on Wednesday. The Code of Practice for Online Safety for App Distribution Services, which will take effect on March 31, mandates […]

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META IS ABANDONING FACT CHECKING – THIS DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST MISINFORMATION

Tue 14 January 2025: Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads. In a video, the company’s chief, Mark Zuckerberg, said fact checking had led to […]

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FIBER OPTIC DRONES REVOLUTIONIZE COMBAT IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Sun 12 January 2025: Low-altitude drones can carry fiber optic cables over 12.4 miles, enabling precise strikes with high-resolution imageryANKARA Fiber optic drones capable of penetrating 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) into enemy lines and striking targets with high-resolution imagery have emerged as key tools in the Russia-Ukraine war. With a cable range of up to […]

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YOUTUBERS SELLING UNUSED VIDEO FOOTAGE TO AI COMPANIES: REPORT

Sat 11 January 2025: YouTubers and other digital content creators are selling their unused video footage to artificial intelligence (AI) companies seeking exclusive videos to better train their AI algorithms, oftentimes netting thousands of dollars per deal, Bloomberg News on Friday cited industry source. “OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, AI media company Moonvalley and several other […]

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MOBILE PAYMENTS USED TO BE LESS ‘PAINFUL’ THAN USING CASH. THAT MIGHT BE CHANGING

Fri 10 January 2025: The act of handing over hard-earned cash has long been associated with pain. And historically, research has also found that consumers tended to spend less using cash rather than a payment card. In a study from the early 2000s where consumers were observed using either cash or a pre-paid card, it was shown that those with […]

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NASA REVISES MARS MISSION TO CUT COST, COMPLEXITY

Wed 08 January 2025: NASA has announced revisions to its Mars Sample Return Program, aiming to simplify the mission, reduce costs, and expedite the timeline for bringing Martian soil samples to Earth. The initial plan, which involved multiple spacecraft, is being restructured to address technical and financial challenges. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday that the agency is now considering […]

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