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April 2024

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Boston Dynamics has retired its most popular robot — but a ‘stronger’ one is finally going up for sale

“Now, it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax.” The post Boston Dynamics has retired its most popular robot — but a ‘stronger’ one is finally going…
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2024-04-21 16:07

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Lithium-ion batteries caused 50 fires in 6 months. How can you protect your home?

A new service is tracking fires started by lithium-ion batteries, like the ones in your cell phone, e-bike, or even e-cigarette, as safety concerns surmount. The post Lithium-ion batteries caused…
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2024-04-18 19:56

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AG Campbell warns AI systems subject to consumer protection, anti-bias laws

The Massachusetts attorney general has issued an advisory cautioning developers and business users of artificial intelligence that they must comply with state laws governing data privacy as well as consumer…
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2024-04-16 22:33
March 2024

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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Given a chance to speak, Bankman-Fried stood and apologized in a rambling statement, saying: “A lot of people feel really let down. And they were very let down. And I’m…
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2024-03-28 17:04

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‘Robot dog’ damaged by bullets during armed standoff in Barnstable, State Police say

A doglike robot was shot three times by a barricaded suspect in Barnstable. Police say it shows how the technology could save the lives of officers. The post ‘Robot dog’…
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2024-03-27 18:52

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A bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here’s what to know

The legislation also creates a process that lets the executive branch prohibit access to other apps that pose a threat to national security. The post A bill that could lead to…
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2024-03-09 01:45

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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads logins restored after widespread outage

Users reported being locked out of their Facebook accounts and feeds on the platform as well as Threads and Instagram were not refreshing. The post Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads…
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2024-03-05 17:24
February 2024

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Here’s The New York Times’s Apple Vision Pro review

Billed as the future of computing, the $3,500 goggles can’t replace a laptop for work. The post Here’s The New York Times’s Apple Vision Pro review appeared first on Boston.com.…
boston
2024-02-07 20:57

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Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet

In late December, Swift's camp hit Jack Sweeney with a cease-and-desist letter that blamed his automated tracking of her private jet for tipping off stalkers as to her location. The post Taylor Swift is…
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2024-02-07 14:43

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What to know about how lawmakers are addressing deepfakes like the ones that victimized Taylor Swift

Artificial intelligence hit the mainstream last year like never before, enabling people to create ever-more realistic deepfakes. Now they're appearing online more often, in several forms. The post What to know…
boston
2024-02-01 14:54
January 2024

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Tesla recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles because software glitch can cause backup camera to go dark

Tesla began getting complaints about the problem in late December and decided to do a recall on Jan. 12, documents say. The post Tesla recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles because software glitch…
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2024-01-26 15:05

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Massachusetts House passes bill aimed at outlawing ‘revenge porn;’ Nearly all states have such bans

Massachusetts is one of the last states — along with South Carolina — with no current protections against image-based sexual assault. The post Massachusetts House passes bill aimed at outlawing ‘revenge…
boston
2024-01-11 14:36
December 2023

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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to address Autopilot issues

The Tesla recall covers models Y, S, 3, and X produced between Oct. 5, 2012 and Dec. 7 of this year. The post Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US…
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2023-12-13 15:47

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Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed…
boston
2023-12-27 20:35

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Apple to stop some watch sales in US over patent dispute

If two of the latest Apple Watches are on your holiday shopping list, don’t dawdle for much longer because the devices won’t be available to buy in the U.S. later…
boston
2023-12-18 22:51

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From unicorns to zombies: Tech startups run out of time and money

After staving off collapse by cutting costs, many young tech companies are out of options, fueling a cash bonfire. The post From unicorns to zombies: Tech startups run out of time…
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2023-12-08 15:12

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Ousted propaganda scholar Joan Donovan accuses Harvard of bowing to Meta

The filing raises questions about the potential conflict of interest created by Big Tech's influence at research institutions that are called upon for their expertise on the industry. The post Ousted…
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2023-12-04 18:47
November 2023

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Karen Spilka leaves X amid Musk’s antisemitic controversies

“With Elon Musk’s endorsement of a monstrous and dangerous antisemitic lie, I can no longer justify using the X platform for any reason." The post Karen Spilka leaves X amid Musk’s…
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2023-11-22 15:50

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AI fake nudes are booming. It’s ruining real teens’ lives.

Artificial intelligence makes it frighteningly easy to transform ordinary pictures into realistic nudes, triggering a surge of fake images of women and teens. The post AI fake nudes are booming. It’s…
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2023-11-07 17:37
October 2023

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Search for Maine shooting suspect leveraged old-fashioned footwork and new technology

Here is a look at the agencies involved and the resources they used in the search for Robert Card. The post Search for Maine shooting suspect leveraged old-fashioned footwork and new…
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2023-10-28 14:05

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How old should you be to join social media? Share your thoughts.

Should apps still require users to be at least 13 years old, or should the age be raised? The post How old should you be to join social media? Share your…
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2023-10-26 11:00

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Should parents track their kids? Readers give a tentative yes.

An increasing number of parents are tracking their children's locations. That doesn't mean they feel good about it. The post Should parents track their kids? Readers give a tentative yes. appeared…
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2023-10-25 17:35

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Should parents track their kids? Readers give a tentative yes.

An increasing number of parents are tracking their children's locations. That doesn't mean they feel good about it. The post Should parents track their kids? Readers give a tentative yes. appeared…
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2023-10-25 17:35

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Massachusetts, Vermont, other states sue Meta for harming young people’s mental health, collecting data on children

"Kids and teenagers are suffering from record levels of poor mental health and social media companies like Meta are to blame." The post Massachusetts, Vermont, other states sue Meta for harming…
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2023-10-24 18:16

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That blaring noise you heard? It was a test of the federal government’s emergency alert system.

If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen The post That blaring noise you…
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2023-10-04 23:42

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Got returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a fee

Uber drivers will also mail new packages that are sealed and have prepaid labels. The post Got returns? Call Uber. The ride-hailing service is now offering to return parcels for a…
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2023-10-04 14:29

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Conspiracy theories about FEMA’s Oct. 4 emergency alert test spread online

One popular video shows a woman claiming the test will somehow switch on technology that has been introduced into people’s bodies. The post Conspiracy theories about FEMA’s Oct. 4 emergency alert…
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2023-10-03 19:35
September 2023

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Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip

The fewer than 1 million recipients who still subscribe to the DVD service will be able to keep the final discs that land in their mailboxes. The post Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service…
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2023-09-28 23:57

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