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A fake photo of an explosion near the Pentagon once rattled the stock market. A tearful video of a frightened young “Ukrainian conscript” went viral: until exposed as staged. We may be approaching a “synthetic […]

In public discourse, we spend a great deal of collective energy debating the accuracy of facts. We fact-check politicians, monitor social media for misinformation, and prioritize data-driven decision-making in our workplaces. This focus is vital; […]

A technical glitch during a Zoom call shouldn’t be that big a deal, or lead someone to make a judgment about the person on the other end. But in actuality, glitches during face-to-face video calls—even […]

Every person suspected of a crime has a right to an attorney, yet the cost for that attorney—even a public defender—can differ from state to state.This post was originally published on this site

Shisei Tei claims he is clumsy with technology and doesn’t even own a smartphone, yet he has found himself thinking a lot about what we call generative AI.This post was originally published on this site

Working from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is still widely debated.This post was originally published on this site

Have you ever thought a font looked “friendly” or “elegant?” Or felt that ComicSans was somehow unserious? You’re not imagining it.This post was originally published on this site

The dark web—a hidden corner of the internet accessed through privacy-preserving tools like the Tor browser—operates beyond the reach of traditional search engines and public platforms. Unlike the surface web, its architecture is deliberately designed […]

For many of us, any kind of shopping is stressful enough. The anxiety, however, really kicks in when you must purchase something you’re going to share with another person.This post was originally published on this […]

On Feb. 22, 2020, “Mad” Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third […]