The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies fully disclose them.
Uncategorized
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.
For Smarter Robots, Just Add Humans
Autonomous machines are still too clumsy for delicate tasks. But humans can operate mechanical arms from afar, turning physical labor into remote work.
If the US Bans TikTok, WeChat Might Be Next
WeChat has 19 million users in the US and is a lifeline for people across the Chinese diaspora.
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.
A US Agency Rejected Face Recognition—and Landed in Big Trouble
Officials working on Login.gov, used to access dozens of government sites, worried about algorithmic bias. Their decision breached federal security rules.
4 People Tweeting’ Changed the Face of Nigerian Politics
A youth-led online movement propelled an outsider candidate into the political mainstream.
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.
China’s Answer to ChatGPT Flubs Its First Lines
Search giant Baidu’s Ernie Bot met online jeers and also faces the challenge of operating on a firewalled internet ruled by government censorship.