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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants heavier restrictions on smartphones in California classrooms

“When children and teens are in school, they should be focused on their studies — not their screens," Newsom said in a statement.
3d ago

New deepfake bill would require Big Tech to police and remove sexually explicit AI images

The measure would criminalize publishing or threatening to publish sexually explicit deepfakes.
Ted Cruz at a news conference
Ted Cruz at a news conference
3d ago

YouTube's algorithm more likely to recommend users right-wing and religious content, research finds

Researchers tested YouTube's recommendation system by setting up a collection of profiles that appeared to be interested in various types of content.
A hand holding a cell phone with the YouTube logo displayed on the screen
A hand holding a cell phone with the YouTube logo displayed on the screen
4d ago

Misleading GOP videos of Biden are going viral. The fact-checks have trouble keeping up.

“The lie is sprinting the 100-meter dash and the fact-check is taking a stroll on the beach. So it’s never going to catch up," said one Democratic strategist.
Multi-image of President Joe Biden against an American flag
Multi-image of President Joe Biden against an American flag

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Sen. Dick Durbin raises alarm about sexually explicit deepfakes on Google

In a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the Senate Judiciary Committee chair asked for more details about how the company is combating deepfakes.
Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol
Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol
4d ago

Apple stops offering buy now, pay later loans in U.S.

Apple said it would no longer issue Apple Pay Later loans, which enabled customers to buy products online and pay in four interest-free installments, at prices up to $1,000.
Apple Hosts Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple Hosts Worldwide Developers Conference

Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms

In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said immediate action is needed to protect young people from the potential mental health harms of social media.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy

Donald Trump flips on crypto: From 'scam' to building a 'crypto army'

Once a “not a fan” of cryptocurrency, Trump has reversed course and is poised reap a $100 million windfall from an embattled industry looking for friends in Washington.
Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Las Vegas
Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Las Vegas
7d ago

Disney fans say changes to disability program exclude many people who were previously covered

Disney World, and soon Disneyland, will limit what kinds of disabilities are covered under its Disability Access Service.
Disneyland
Disneyland

Right-wing media uses deceptive camera angle of Biden at G7 to falsely claim he was wandering

A different angle, captured by NBC News, shows that President Joe Biden was walking to give a thumbs-up to parachuters who had just landed in a demonstration.
Image: President Joe Biden
Image: President Joe Biden

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