INSTAGRAM TURNS 14: A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AMID CONTROVERSY AND LEGAL BATTLES

Tue 08 October 2024: As Instagram celebrates its 14th anniversary with over 2 billion active users, the platform faces criticism for alleged political censorship, particularly the removal of posts supporting the Palestinian cause. The platform’s reputation has been marred by controversies over restricting political content, leading to lawsuits and claims that it stifles free expression. […]

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RUSSIAN STATE BROADCASTER TARGETED BY MAJOR CYBERATTACK

Mon 07 October 2024: Russia’s state-owned broadcaster, VGTRK, revealed that its online services were hit by a significant cyberattack overnight on October 7. According to a report by state news agency Tass, the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company faced an “unprecedented hacker attack,” though no substantial damage was inflicted. Specialists Investigating Cyberattack Origins […]

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I-XRAY: AI GLASSES THAT REVEAL ANYONE’S PERSONAL DETAILS JUST FROM LOOKING AT THEM

Mon 07 October 2024: ‘I-XRAY’ refers to a type of AI glasses that can reveal personal details about individuals just by looking at them, such as their home address, name, and phone number. This technology raises concerns regarding privacy and the ethical implications of using such devices. Two Harvard students, taking inspiration from Meta’s smart […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FACE ACCUSATION OF CENSORING GAZA CONTENT

Sat 05 October 2024: Social media and digital platforms have played a crucial role in publicising the war in Gaza, but face accusations of algorithmic bias and content censorship, experts say, Anadolu Agency reports. Over the past year, Palestinians have utilised digital content to bring events in Gaza to a wide audience across the Arab, Islamic and […]

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AI IS WORKING ITS WAY INTO SMARTPHONES, BUT SOME TOOLS COULD BE SUBVERTED FOR MISINFORMATION

Fri 04 October 2024: Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how we work and communicate. Now, it’s making its way into our pockets. Apple launched its iPhone 16 on September 9 2024 and Google revealed its Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13. Both are bold examples of how AI is being fused with consumer devices. As AI moves from […]

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TURKISH GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES A TECH VISA TO ATTRACT FOREIGN ENTREPRENEURS

Thu 03 October 2024: Türkiye has launched a new tech visa program to attract foreign entrepreneurs, aiming to boost its economy and innovation sector. Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir announced the initiative earlier this week, offering expedited work permits for up to three years for foreign nationals starting businesses in the country. The […]

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AI TOOL DEVELOPED AT ODTU ALLOWS RAPID DYSLEXIA DIAGNOSIS IN CHILDREN

Tue 01 October 2024: At ODTÜ Teknokent, an AI-based technology has been developed to diagnose dyslexia in children within 15 minutes. This system allows for quick and easy identification of dyslexia by tracking children’s eye movements. Developed by the company Eyesoft with support from TÜBİTAK, the technology analyzes eye movements to provide early diagnosis of […]

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SPACEX LAUNCHES RESCUE MISSION TO BRING HOME STRANDED ASTRONAUTS

Sun 29 September 2024: A SpaceX rocket lifted off with two passengers on Saturday to retrieve two American astronauts who are stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months, according to NASA. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 1.17 p.m. (1717GMT), carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut […]

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MERCEDEZ-BENZ TO INTRODUCE HIGH-SPEED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ON GERMAN MOTORWAYS

Sat 28 September 2024: German automaker Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday that its cars equipped with its autonomous driving system will soon be able to operate at speeds of up to 95 km per hour on German motorways. The company expected to receive certification for this system from the German motor transport authorities by the end […]

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