How to use AI against conspiracy theories: ‘No, immigration does not increase crime’
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence chatbot to combat toxic messages and misinformation with data
In search of ‘Celebrity Number 6’: How the internet went crazy for Leticia Sardá, a former Spanish model
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
‘I just want to understand why he died’: A mother’s battle to find out if social media played a role in her son’s final days
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
The ‘torture’ of Alexey Soldatov, the father of the Russian Internet, terminally ill and imprisoned without a bed
The scientist who set up Russia’s first Internet provider in 1990 was charged in 2019 with alleged domain name hijacking
How two petite Black women made Olympic history
It is amazing to see how Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade, who do not speak the same language, admire each other and in such a public way
How to use ChatGPT: A step-by-step guide
To enter the era of generative artificial intelligence, with the help of the most popular chatbot, just register using an email and start asking questions
Geopolitics and cyberespionage: A survey of the hacker groups who are targeting the Western world
Cybercriminals take advantage of program glitches and human psychology to infiltrate institutions and extract information of use to the governments that fund them
‘Second class: That’s how tech platforms treat citizens of the Global South’
Nina Santos is an expert and researcher on disinformation, hate speech and artificial intelligence. Based in Brazil, she approaches the debate from the perspective of the countries of the region
Angela Zhang, professor: ‘In China, the addiction of apps like TikTok, Temu or Shein has been driven to perfection’
The researcher analyzes the impact of regulation on the Chinese tech industry, which operates with a different system due to the relationships between the government, companies and public opinion
Does internet use improve well-being? Study suggests it does for everyone except young women
A large study with data from over two million people looked for links between online activity and variables such as personal satisfaction, social relationships and daily motivation. Some experts remain skeptical about the findings
The first woman to create a ‘Star Wars’ series faces off against toxic followers: ‘If you engage in racism and bigotry, you’re not a fan’
In ‘The Acolyte’, director and screenwriter Leslye Headland tells a tale based on her personal relationship with her sisters, which she describes as “‘Frozen’ crossed with ‘Kill Bill’”
How Google will change with AI, according to SEO experts
Artificial intelligence was predicted to have a fast and destructive impact on search engines, but the news announced so far does not suggest that there will be such big changes, say professionals in improving web traffic
Most passwords are cracked in less than an hour, and many in just one minute
The dark web and Telegram channels offer ‘all-inclusive’ packages for around $80 per week to decrypt access to accounts
The US has not released crocodiles into the Rio Grande and the Louvre is not on fire: How to detect if an image has been generated with AI
The tools available to detect if content has been created with artificial intelligence are useful, but not infallible
The ephemerality of online data: Are our photos safe?
The flipside to our seemingly indelible digital footprint are the images, emails and posts that suddenly disappear from the web
‘Latino voters are more of a target for AI-generated fake news’
Juan Rosa, from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, warns of the risks that artificial intelligence will pose to the community in the November elections
Sexting, overcommunication and misunderstandings: How to maintain a long-distance relationship in the internet age
Technology and greater mobility have improved many aspects of living in a different place from your partner. Even so, the path is thorny and only if it is navigated correctly is a common horizon possible
Misleading headlines in mainstream media are more dangerous than outright fake news
A study has revealed that links without context go viral on social networks with the help of malicious actors, elevating the risk of misinformation
US enhances banking and internet access for Cuban companies
The Treasury will allow Cuban entrepreneurs who are outside the United States to open accounts and make transactions
Eugene Kaspersky, cybersecurity expert: ‘The good news is that we use AI to detect malware. The bad news is that criminals also use it’
In his interview with EL PAÍS, the founder of Kaspersky Lab — an IT security company — denies his links with the Russian government and warns of new risks in the world of cybercrime
How age verification to access porn works in France: ‘They won’t know anything about you, other than that you’re an adult’
Olivier Blazy, one of the architects of the French system, says that it is possible to protect children without undermining the privacy of internet users
Carmen Estrada, neuroscientist: ‘Science and God cannot coexist’
In ‘The Inheritance of Eve,’ the Spanish researcher and classical philologist claims the biblical character as a symbol of science, curiosity, and the transmission of knowledge
How half-a-second of suspicious activity led an engineer to prevent a massive cyberattack
On social media, people are jokingly referring to the Microsoft developer as ‘the fucking master of the internet.’ He managed to find the trap by accident
Hahaha, LOL or 555: How laughter on the internet is evolving
Neuroscientists, biologists and philologists are investigating whether laughing virtually retains the ability to release endorphins, reduce stress and foster social bonds, its effects in person
Fire, water and poison in the Library of Alexandria
The internet is fragile, and other dangers are now looming on top of the loss of our digital memory
How to surf the net in complete privacy
Using the internet without taking precautions allows cookies and trackers to collect a significant amount of personal data
Between jokes and discontent: How communism is winning the internet
Enrique Rey|
With funny memes referencing Soviet leaders and nods to Marxist aesthetics pervading online culture, young people are looking toward the communist past with a mixture of irony and curiosity