Meta’s decision to shut down CrowdTangle, a powerful analytics tool for studying social media, has sent shockwaves through the research community. This move marks a significant setback for transparency and accountability in the digital age. For years, CrowdTangle has been an invaluable resource for journalists, researchers, and civil society groups. It provided unprecedented insight into
Read MoreApple is breaking down its walled garden. The tech giant has announced that it will be opening up access to Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to third-party developers in the US and other regions. This means that you’ll soon be able to use your iPhone for contactless payments through apps from other companies. Why the change?
Read MoreGood news, shoppers! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just threw down the gauntlet on fake reviews and misleading testimonials. They’ve unleashed a brand new set of regulations to clean up the online shopping Wild West and ensure you get the real deal. Here’s the lowdown: Buying and selling fake reviews is officially a big no-no.
Read MoreSAG-AFTRA has made a significant breakthrough in the battle against AI exploitation. The union has inked a deal with Narrativ, an online platform that allows performers to license digital replicas of their voices for use in audio ads. Under the agreement, actors will have full control over the use of their AI-generated voices. Brands must
Read MoreForget your wallet, California! The Golden State is the latest to join the digital revolution with mobile driver’s licenses. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Apple and Google Wallet will now be home to your California driver’s license or state ID. While you’ll still need to keep a physical copy handy for those old-school scenarios, the
Read MoreGoogle’s recent dominance in the search engine market has been further solidified by its aggressive expansion into artificial intelligence. The tech giant’s AI-powered search results, which provide instant answers to user queries, have become a staple of the online experience. However, this innovation has come at a significant cost to publishers. The heart of the
Read MoreThis rewritten article discusses Adobe’s response to user backlash over its ToS updates, emphasizing the company’s efforts to clarify its policies regarding AI usage and content ownership to rebuild user trust and ensure transparency.
Read MoreIn a pioneering collaboration, Picsart and Getty Images are set to introduce a groundbreaking AI image generator that promises to revolutionize digital content creation while upholding stringent copyright standards. Unlike conventional platforms, this innovative model exclusively utilizes licensed stock images, ensuring that all generated content retains full commercial rights. This approach not only mitigates concerns
Read MoreIn a significant legal development, educational publishers Cengage, Macmillan Learning, McGraw Hill, and Elsevier have filed a lawsuit against tech giant Google (GOOGL.O) on Wednesday. The lawsuit, brought before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Google is facilitating the dissemination of pirated copies of their textbooks. The publishers
Read MoreIn a recent ruling, a California federal court delivered a blow to the Internet Archive’s attempt to dismiss a portion of a copyright lawsuit lodged against it by major record labels such as Universal Music Group (UMG.AS) and Sony Music (6758.T). The lawsuit revolves around the Archive’s initiative to digitize and stream vintage vinyl records.
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