The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
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Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram.
Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All
To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions. It now answers questions much like we do.
As Election Nears, Canadians Confront News Void on Facebook and Instagram
Hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing pages such as Canada Proud is thriving on Facebook as the election nears.
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.
How ‘Free Speech’ Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S.
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.
U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online
In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The owner of Facebook and Instagram said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, while YouTube is removing channels it had already blocked.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.