Regulators are using an AI system to scan websites and messaging apps to find pornography. Creators face fines and potential prison sentences.
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The Uniquely American Future of US Authoritarianism
The GOP-fueled far right differs from similar movements around the globe, thanks to the country’s politics, electoral system, and changing demographics.
India Shut Down Mobile Internet in Punjab Amid Manhunt for Amritpal Singh
Plus: The “Clop” gang’s ransomware spree, the DC Health Link breach comes into focus, and more.
The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem
The interrogation of CEO Shou Zi Chew highlighted US lawmakers’ own failure to pass privacy legislation.
TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC
The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics.
Bug in Google Markup, Windows Photo-Cropping Tools Exposes Removed Image Data
Image-editing tools from Google and Microsoft contain the “aCropalypse” bug, which can reveal information users intentionally removed.
The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed
On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy.
How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.
5 Best Deals From the Wyze Spring Sale: Video Doorbells and Security Cameras
Wyze makes affordable security cameras and video doorbells. Right now they’re even cheaper.
The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.