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Is a TikTok ban coming to the US?

Is a TikTok ban coming to the US?

A proposed ban on TikTok is making the rounds in Congress, garnering support from young people and policymakers alike.  ‘If they pass it, I’ll sign it,’ said President Joe Biden on Friday. But what exactly does the ban entail?   From the moment TikTok rose to widespread popularity, US government...

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Lawsuit filed against dating apps claims they are ‘fuelling addiction’

Lawsuit filed against dating apps claims they are ‘fuelling addiction’

Since the emergence of online dating apps almost a decade ago, they’ve become one of the most common ways new couples meet. However, some users are claiming that their addictive nature is causing harm to our relationships and mental health. On Valentine’s Day, six dating app users filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Tinder, Hinge, and other dating apps of using addictive, game-like features to encourage ‘compulsive use.’ Filed in the...

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Reddit signs over its user data to train unnamed AI model

Reddit signs over its user data to train unnamed AI model

As user data becomes an increasingly hot commodity, an unnamed AI company is reportedly plotting a $60 million swoop to scrape Reddit for AI training purposes. Should we be concerned? Decades of Reddit ramblings could become fuel for the next generation of AI models. The self-proclaimed ‘front page of the internet’ has reportedly negotiated a content licensing deal with an unnamed AI company. For the cool price of $60 million,...

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Why did TikTok ‘make’ you buy it?

Why did TikTok ‘make’ you buy it?

Social media is no longer a place we go to connect with others. It’s a place where we go to learn, laugh, and most of all – to be marketed to. Let’s face it. TikTok is fueling overconsumption. Upon opening the app, users are ushered into a digital marketplace from anywhere, whether that be our bed, on public transport, or even (sorry boss) when bored at work. In just a few...

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New AI tool can find any image of someone ever posted online

New AI tool can find any image of someone ever posted online

PimEyes is the latest AI tool causing a stir on the internet. Although it has been created to help artists, photographers, and individuals ‘protect their privacy’ and personal content online, other internet users see its potential to be ‘a stalkers’ dream.’ The capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) seem to be growing by the minute, but these tools are not always built with just convenience or efficiency in mind. ChatGPT can help...

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