Internet

This criminal industry has now become the third-largest global economy, following only the United States and China

Social media addiction can reduce grey matter, shorten attention spans, weaken memory, and distort core cognitive functions, according to recent research

Hyperconnectivity, digital fatigue, and overworking due to ‘productivity paranoia’ are some of the key complaints raised by this work model

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?

A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed

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

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence chatbot to combat toxic messages and misinformation with data

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

The scientist who set up Russia’s first Internet provider in 1990 was charged in 2019 with alleged domain name hijacking

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

Cybercriminals take advantage of program glitches and human psychology to infiltrate institutions and extract information of use to the governments that fund them

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

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