How social media can spread misinformation on Israel-Hamas war

Over the weekend, a photo of Pope Francis looking dapper in a white puffer jacket went mega-viral on social media. The 86-year-old sitting pontiff, it appeared, has some serious drip. But there was just one problem: The image is not real. It was made using the AI art tool Midjourney. As word spread across the…

The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.

Prominent members of Mexican drug cartels are using Twitter to recruit new members, send warnings to rival gangs, post gory images and videos, and glorify the narco lifestyle. Some of these accounts were banned by Twitter’s safety team between 2012 and 2015, but they have been reinstated since Elon Musk bought the company last year. …

Quick, name five classic American magazines. Did you say Sports Illustrated? I did. And I’m not even a sports guy. But if you’re of a certain age, you know Sports Illustrated. Along with, say, People, Time and National Geographic, it has long lined the dentist offices, neighbors’ doormats and coffee tables of your life. It’s…

Top renewable energy trends to watch in 2024 include increased solar and wind energy adoption and advancements in energy storage technologies. Electric vehicle integration with renewable sources will also gain momentum. Renewable energy is becoming a crucial part of global energy strategies. Solar and wind power are seeing significant advancements, making them more efficient and…

The biggest story in tech this year was, without a doubt, the explosive ascent of AI. The biggest story in tech next year will be whether it can turn a profit. Because so far, it can’t. A quick recap: OpenAI and ChatGPT burst onto the scene, dominated headlines, attracted millions of users and tens of…