ACTOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST AI APP THAT USED HER LIKENESS

Thu 02 October 2023: Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against an AI application that used her name and likeness without her permission in an AI-generated advertising. The 22-second ad, posted by an image producing software called Lisa AI: 90’s Yearbook & Avatar on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, uses real footage of […]

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PROTECTING PRIVACY ONLINE BEGINS WITH TACKLING ‘DIGITAL RESIGNATION’

Wed 01 October 2023: From smart watches and meditation apps to digital assistants and social media platforms, we interact with technology daily. And some of these technologies have become an essential part of our social and professional lives. In exchange for access to their digital products and services, many tech companies collect and use our personal information. They […]

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NEO-NAZIS IN FINLAND USED 3D PRINTERS TO MAKE GUNS FOR A ‘RACE WAR’

Wed 01 October 2023: Three men were found guilty by a Finnish court of committing crimes with the intent to commit terrorism after they used a 3D printer to produce semi-automatic firearms. The individuals are thought to be strong critics of immigration and had previously belonged to neo-Nazi views. The court observed that they planned […]

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GAZA POSTS CONTAINING FLAG EMOJI CENSORED ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK

Wed 01 October 2023: As Israel imposed an internet blackout in Gaza on Friday, social media users posting about the grim conditions have contended with erratic and often unexplained censorship of content related to Palestine on Instagram and Facebook. Since Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza after the October 7 attack, Facebook and Instagram users […]

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‘STATE-SPONSORED’ ATTACKS ON PHONES OF INDIA OPPOSITION LEADERS, SAYS APPLE

Tue 31 October 2023: Apple has warned several Indian opposition leaders and journalists that their iPhones may have been targeted by “state-sponsored attackers”. The technology giant on Tuesday sent messages to those likely hit, saying, “If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data, communications, […]

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WITH INSTAGRAM’S NEW FEATURE, FRIENDS CAN ADD PHOTOS TO YOUR POSTS

Mon 30 October 2023: Instagram, owned by Meta, is now testing a new feature that lets friends add images to postings. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced the announcement on his broadcast channel. “New test on Instagram. We just started testing a new way to invite friends to join in on your feed posts. Before posting […]

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UKRAINE’S IT ARMY IS A WORLD FIRST: HERE’S WHY IT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE WAR

Sun 29 October 2023: Ukraine’s recently formed “IT army” is playing a crucial role in the war with Russia, launching disruptive cyber-attacks and data thefts against the Russian government and other high-profile targets such as energy giant Gazprom. The IT army has thousands of volunteer members around the world, who use Twitter and Telegram channels to communicate, coordinate and […]

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CHINA APPROVES THE WORLD’S FIRST FLYING TAXI THAT CAN CARRY PASSENGERS

Sun 29 October 2023: The EH216-S AAV, a completely autonomous drone meant to carry two people, has acquired the world’s first airworthiness “type certificate” from Ehang in Guangzhou. According to CNBC, Ehang, a publicly traded firm in the United States, has declared itself the first to possess this certificate, allowing it to fly autonomous electric […]

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ELON MUSK’S X LAUNCHES TWO NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BOOST YOUR REPLIES

Sat 28 October 2023: X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new subscription plan called “Premium+” which is priced at $16 per month. This plan offers enhanced benefits for users who are willing to pay more. The Premium+ plan is designed to provide users with an ad-free experience and offers the most significant boost […]

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