The author talks to EL PAÍS about the search for more democratic alternatives to the current oligopolistic model of the digital world
A handful of technocrats, convinced of their intellectual superiority, occupy key positions of power. They champion a supposed critical thinking — ‘think for yourself’ or ‘find your own truth’ — which they want us to pursue by surfing their social media platforms, where propaganda and disinformation thrive
Silicon Valley is trying to impose a narrative of blocs involving the US and China. But what’s really scary is their own greed, and how they are using AI to increase the gap between rich and poor
Trade frictions, restrictions on foreign investment and tech wars have gained ground, and digital platforms are the undisputed winners
The success of the startup raises questions about the heavy-investment AI model pursued by tech giants, despite their struggle to deliver proportional performance gains
The Chinese company has created a cheaper and more efficient model of artificial intelligence by taking advantage of previous developments
The new president sows economic and geopolitical concerns in London and Dublin, both of whom have traditionally enjoyed a special relationship with the United States
A startup founded by former Meta researchers is creating an alternative evolutionary path using the most powerful computational resources ever applied in biology, according to the company
The researcher, who teaches at Columbia University, has been promoting the new National Center for Neurotechnology in his native Spain. The institute will manufacture devices capable of tapping the human mind and modifying it
Meta’s decision to reduce content controls amplifies the most damaging effects of its platforms, as users are left without the necessary tools to combat harmful misinformation
Communication analysts criticize the replacement of professionals by X-style collective collaboration by Facebook and Instagram users against disinformation
Mark Zuckerberg’s company argues that its initiative to flag misinformation ‘became a tool to censor’ and will adopt an approach similar to community notes on X
Platforms now include references to their generative artificial intelligence tools in their terms of service. They acknowledge that these tools may make errors, but place the responsibility on the user for the content they generate
The question is becoming more frequent when it comes to aesthetics, music and trends that spread on social media. Content creators are reproducing algorithmic biases that, in turn, were fed by other creators
Platforms that do not comply with the new rule may face fines of more than $30 million
A study confirms that no major language model is neutral and that its biases tend to be constant in the same direction
The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing its cloud computing business and its dominance in artificial intelligence. Competitors have complained that the company’s bundling practices make it hard to compete
The executive argues that the success of the social network she works for lies in the fact that, unlike other platforms, it offers users a wide range of options to customize the content they see
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
Elon Musk’s use of X to support the Republican candidate has sparked the growth of alternative social networks like Bluesky
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
Legend has it that Einstein purchased multiple versions of the same gray suit to avoid wasting brainpower on mundane decisions like choosing what to wear. This minimalist approach was later embraced by Steve Jobs. However, this philosophy of simplicity is being replaced by a new era marked by luxury and bling
With the exception of YouTube, no platform operating in the Latin American country offers open and free access to its data. The lack of transparency affects the monitoring of online violence against women
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
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 arrest of Telegram’s CEO in France and the closure of X in Brazil are two of the latest signs that times are changing, with networks beginning to be held more accountable
A federal judge will hear a class-action lawsuit filed by illustrators seeking royalties from companies that used their work to train their algorithms
