TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
If the US wants to protect young people from misinformation and foreign influence, focusing on TikTok is barking up the wrong tree.
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If the US wants to protect young people from misinformation and foreign influence, focusing on TikTok is barking up the wrong tree.
The development of wearables raises concerns about data privacy, but there are groups working on solutions to this.
There is no shortage of horror stories about online shaming, but it’s not always a bad thing. It comes down to who is doing the shaming and how cohesive the online community is.
AI has the potential to diminish the human experience in several ways. One particularly concerning threat is to the ability to make thoughtful decisions.
The concept goes back to a 17th century polymath who worked in Germany.
AI needs careful monitoring and the right policies to ensure it can benefit the fight against climate change.
Congress is considering bills to protect kids online. Some of what’s in those bills could help, but some elements could be harmful.
Technology has made driving safer in many ways, but also provided more opportunities for drivers to distract themselves.
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