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How to know whether you can trust a poll
Researchers are adapting to a changing—and polarized—electorate that often doesn't pick up the phone or respond to texts.
Teens are talking to AI companions, whether it's safe or not
Why parents should worry, plus the warning signs that should get their attention.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The truth about voting machine security in the 2024 election
As technology evolves the election process, rumors, lies, and distrust proliferate.
Judge green-lights school lawsuits against social media giants Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap
School districts are suing platforms for fostering "compulsive use" by students.
Amazon takes enormous step to reduce packaging waste
The company is making strides in sustainability.
What is an AI art museum? The world will soon find out.
The institution will feature four galleries at the bottom of a Frank Gehry-designed skyscraper.
To hell with the gatekeepers: Amazon 'Union' documentary and the future of film
The cynical calculations of corporations, Hollywood included, meet people power.
FCC: All smartphones must have hearing aid compatibility
A huge win for those with hearing loss.
Musk is gutting X's blocking feature — why this change is dangerous
The tool has been the first line of defense against harassment.
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Meta takes decisive action against this scourge of online life.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Canceling subscriptions with one click just got way easier
If it was simple to sign up, it should be simple to cancel.
The secret online lives of high schoolers: FX's 'Social Studies' lifts the veil
The daring series asked kids to surrender their lives — and phones — to a camera crew.
This is how American adults feel about phones in school
States from California to Louisiana are already severely restricting, if not outright banning, cell phones in classrooms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'
The Act of Man initiative reframes climate disasters as human acts and urges a shift in thinking and action.
TikTok execs know exactly how many videos it takes to get addicted to its platform
The findings come as the social media giant faces an onslaught of lawsuits.
From the Dolomites to your device: Tech’s role in preserving Indigenous languages
Motorola's Janine Oliveira and Juliana Rebelatto on the global threat to linguistic diversity and what their company is doing about it.
By Janine Oliveira and Juliana Rebelatto
No, Starlink isn't actually 'free' for Hurricane Helene victims
It's basically a 30-day free trial.
Study: Reports of nonconsensual nude images are ignored on X
The platform neglected to remove deepfakes reported for nonconsensual nudity, a new study found.
By Anna Iovine
Teens feel burnt out. Social media can make it worse.
The cult of constant improvement is wreaking havoc on some teens' well-being.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info
These hurricane pros are sharing accurate information about the terrifying storm.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House's new Reddit page.
The page will continue to correct misinformation and update users on federal actions.
More than a dozen states sue TikTok for its allegedly addictive algorithm
The states argue the platform is falsely advertising its content as safe for children.
3 signs of online grooming you're likely to miss
These subtle signs are hard for teens and parents to detect.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Facebook can’t use your sexual orientation to target ads, EU court says
Targeted ads may seem like a no-brainer, but safety and privacy considerations complicate the issue.
