Are we just ants in a death spiral? Researchers call for scientific studies of social media networks

Are we just ants in a death spiral? Researchers call for scientific studies of social media networks

Researchers at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public are examining the science behind social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others. (Jeremy Zero Photo via Unsplash) As misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines grows, the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public (CIP) is stepping up efforts to document, understand, and combat … Read more

Researchers create ‘Shadow Figment’ cybersecurity decoy tech that lures attackers into a fake world

Researchers create ‘Shadow Figment’ cybersecurity decoy tech that lures attackers into a fake world

In recent years, hackers have increasingly targeted the physical systems we rely on to run our society. Electricity utilities, food processors, and aluminum manufacturers are just some of the industries that have been attacked recently, causing huge disruptions in the supply chain. Fortunately, the innovative research of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offers a new … Read more

Google’s treatment of AI ethics researchers continues to stir up controversy – TechCrunch

Google’s treatment of AI ethics researchers continues to stir up controversy – TechCrunch

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