Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and HeyPi are causing a digital divide between generations, making it difficult for older people to keep up. Tech leaders are warning of the risks and calling for a pause in their development. #AI #technology #generationgap
Hackers target crypto investors through fake airdrop schemes. OpenAI's CTO's Twitter account was hacked, promoting fraudulent airdrops. The crypto Twitter community warns against participating.
AOC warns of Elon Musk's handling of disinformation on Twitter and its potential impact on the 2024 US election. Musk has been accused of censoring dissident accounts on the platform.
Twitter faces scrutiny again for an AI-generated ad linking to a false news article on the death of Ian Wright. The incident highlights the platform's ongoing issue with policing, misinformation and its potential danger for inaccurate information to spread rapidly. It's essential to verify news before sharing on social media to prevent unwarranted panic. Twitter needs to ensure more regulation to maintain its credibility as a trustworthy source of information.
Twitter faces backlash for withdrawing from EU's disinformation Code of Practice. EU officials warn Twitter must follow new legal obligations under DSA by 25 August or risk being removed from the European Union. Other tech giants including Google and Microsoft have committed to measuring progress in tackling disinformation. Elon Musk's Twitter has also become more compliant with government requests since taking over, despite previously advocating for social media regulation. Twitter has yet to release an official statement regarding its departure.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?