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Inside the dark web: could it be shut down?
The Explainer The 'shrouded alleyway of the internet' is a haven for activists as well as for illicit activity
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Is Google's new AI bot 'woke'?
Talking Points Gemini produced images of female popes and Black Vikings. Now the company has stepped back.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How AI can — and cannot — be used to help air traffic controllers
The Explainer Some in the industry say AI will never replace humans, but can still be a useful assistant
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Addicted to screens? 4 tips for a digital detox that sticks.
the explainer Taking a break from your phone can be good for you
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of virtual reality
Pros and cons The digital world is expanding, for better and for worse
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cyberflashing, fake news and the new crimes in the Online Safety Act
The Explainer UK's first conviction demonstrates scope of controversial law that critics describe as a threat to privacy and free speech
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The Apple Vision Pro's dystopian debut
Why everyone's talking about Is "spatial computing" the next big thing?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How AI is helping companies find valuable mineral deposits
Under the Radar New technologies can trace copper, lithium and nickel with 'less environmental degradation' and cut West's reliance on China
By The Week UK Published
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Deepfake porn: a rising tide of misogyny
Talking Points A sinister phenomenon is emerging, with thousands of sites dedicated to digitally manipulated images
By The Week UK Published
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Nightshade: the 'data poisoning' tool boosting fightback against AI
Under the Radar Like 'putting hot sauce in your lunch so it doesn't get stolen from the workplace fridge', says creator
By The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of drone delivery
Pros and cons It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ... drone?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why Google search results have 'gotten worse'
Under The Radar Search engines are 'flooded' with 'garbage' content, say experts
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The (ongoing) fight against workplace AI surveillance
Under the radar Big brother has another thing coming
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How AI might influence democracy in 2024
The Explainer Threat from bots and deepfakes stalks key elections around the world next year
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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