The CEO of ‘The Atlantic’ — one of the most influential media outlets in the United States — runs non-stop. Not only in his professional career, but also in his sporting career. In 2021, he broke the 50-kilometer record for runners over 45-years-old. But above all, Thompson has been – and is – a journalist. And a good one, both from his laptop and from his role as a manager. He is also a detailed analyst of the media and its relationship with technology and AI
Some artists and movements are claiming back the innocent world wide web of 25 years ago, but other experts note that all the current errors already existed back then, and that this nostalgia is preventing us from focusing on finding solutions
Social media addiction can reduce grey matter, shorten attention spans, weaken memory, and distort core cognitive functions, according to recent research
In the same way Spotify tapped into the art of sarcasm, the world’s most downloaded educational app has turned guilt-inducing reminders into its greatest asset — but why does treating users badly work so well?
It’s not the first time a criminal has stirred public fascination, but the unique combination of factors in this case has transformed the young man arrested for murdering an American insurance magnate into an antihero
The first major study on the economic impact of new technology on the arts warns of the likely ‘cannibalization’ of catalogs by machine-generated works
Last year, the state enacted a law mandating that adult content websites verify the age of their users. Since its implementation, a dozen such websites have blocked access. Meanwhile, critics argue that the law infringes on fundamental rights to freedom of expression and privacy
The impact of the disinformation industry, the media crisis, and the political agendas of social networks has created a perfect storm in democracies, one that is eroding the relationship between citizens, information, and reality
Although visually similar to the old Twitter, the social network offers features that distinguish it from the current X, making it easier for users to follow the topics that interest them
The expert points out that algorithms play an ever-growing role in shaping our perception of reality. The difficulty in deciphering them places society at a significant disadvantage relative to major corporations
On social media, many Americans disappointed by Kamala Harris’ defeat are turning to this South Korean-born trend that calls on women to refuse to date, marry or have sex with men
After nearly two years of existence, AI text generators are proving to be a growing headache for educators. Though many say there’s no going back to a world without them, the way forward is fraught with obstacles
The political scientist, renowned for his research on social media, calls for investment in independent platforms to examine the impact of big technology on society
In times of hyperconnection and constant visibility, cell phones often become a source of conflict in relationships, and posting about a romantic interest on carries many implications
The potential danger that artificial intelligence can cause to individuals is inadequately addressed in existing legislation regarding the new technological tool
The veteran professor, who has become a celebrity on social media, has published a book on how to better understand and use artificial intelligence in everyday life
The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media
An online community of 50,000 people searched for an unknown woman for five years. A few days ago they found her: she was a waitress from Tenerife and her life was about to change
Jools Sweeney, 14, took his own life in 2022. Since then, his family has been trying to find out what influence his online activity may have had on his decision
