Dozens of accounts are impersonating the royal to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Over the past few weeks, EL PAÍS has tracked these swindlers and interviewed victims to understand their modus operandi
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
The tool that ignited the race for generative artificial intelligence has evolved, but less than anticipated. And experts aren’t expecting any immediate breakthrough advances in the field
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
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 CEO of Google DeepMind cools expectations about the progress of AGI, which he sees as a lever to accelerate scientific research
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
Programs that facilitate the understanding of texts and dialogues in another language can replicate, replace, or overlook original errors, which can have significant consequences in legal, medical, or conflict-zone settings
Artificial intelligence has changed the paradigm of work. Humanoids are gaining ground over human labor, and some experts predict they will soon overtake us
In his latest book, the expert argues that, given Washington’s close relationship with Big Tech, citizens must ‘get loud about wanting protection’ from the dangers posed by the technology
Elon Musk’s use of X to support the Republican candidate has sparked the growth of alternative social networks like Bluesky
New research finds that interactions with ideologically different users are more toxic, especially when it comes to political messages. Meanwhile, alternatives such as Threads, are becoming more popular
In a new study, participants with no expert knowledge in poetry were also unable to distinguish whether the verses were created by a person or a machine
Websites specializing in AI-generated images quickly sexualized Luce, the Catholic Church’s new anime-inspired character. It is the latest iteration of a growing problem with deepfakes as online tools become increasingly available
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 technology’s ability to forecast floods is limited by the poor quality of data and the irregular behavior of weather events such as a DANA
The professor from the African American Studies at Princeton University talks to EL PAÍS about the importance of using collective imagination to challenge established systems
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
Experts warn that the surging demand for microprocessors is becoming an increasingly big obstacle for the green transition
The workplace social network is shifting its focus to content creators, who are pouring in, thanks to the presence of large companies and the opportunities the platform offers to gain industry influence
The potential danger that artificial intelligence can cause to individuals is inadequately addressed in existing legislation regarding the new technological tool
An analysis of 300,000 conferences reveals that the influence of generative artificial intelligence goes beyond the written word and is now impacting what we say
Projects in different countries explore how artificial intelligence can guide women who experience gender-based violence, in addition to collecting information about this problem
