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First LookBlue checks for all? Musk shakes up Twitter in first week as owner.Just days after buying Twitter, Elon Musk fired its board and floated new profit models like a monthly fee for verified accounts. Security concerns have been raised after news the Saudi royal family owns billions in shares – second only to Mr. Musk himself.
First Look'The bird has been freed': Musk allegedly in control of TwitterJust before a deadline to reach an agreement set by a Delaware judge, it appears Elon Musk is in control of Twitter and has ousted the CEO and other officers. This is according to two people familiar with the deal who wish to remain anonymous.
First LookSocial media titans add teen safety features. Will they work?Growing concern about the effects of social media on teens has led three social media giants – Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok – to implement new parental control options. But is it enough to change online behaviors?
First LookPegasus strikes again: Thai activists fall victim to high tech hackTwo cybersecurity research labs have reported cases of Thai activists being hacked with government backed spyware, called Pegasus, which can access a target’s phone without physically having the phone, or having the target click anything. CitizenLab says situations like these threaten “civil society,” and Amnesty International is calling for a crackdown on the spyware industry.
First LookAs Musk-Twitter deal ends abruptly, company says Musk must payTesla CEO Elon Musk recently declared that he would cancel his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter, a 450-million-user social media platform. Mr. Musk claims that the company’s board was not transparent enough when it came to the number of fake accounts.
First LookWhy Teslas may be driving themselves into a recallElon Musk’s Tesla is once again under scrutiny. After dozens of crashes, a federal agency is investigating whether Teslas equipped with autopilot systems do enough to alert drivers at dangerous moments to avert accidents.
First LookGoogle diversifies its translation service, adds 24 languagesThis week Google added 24 languages to its translation service, including South American, African, and South Asian languages not commonly found on popular tech products. It could help keep languages alive, but certain cultural nuances may not translate.
First LookIs Elon Musk's vision for Twitter reform too lofty?On Monday, Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter for about $44 billion. Some analysts, however, are skeptical that Mr. Musk’s vision for more free speech can withstand a potential flood of toxic content and keep the platform profitable.
First LookCryptocurrency for beginners: What is it and how does it work?For those who don’t regularly invest in cryptocurrency, the lingo and the larger environmental and political concerns surrounding the virtual currency can be hard to understand. Here’s a look at the basic concepts and vocab needed to become crypto savvy.
First LookElon Musk puts in multi-billion dollar offer to buy TwitterElon Musk, who recently became Twitter’s biggest shareholder, wants to buy the platform for $43 billion to bolster global free speech. Twitter has yet to accept the offer.
The metaverse is coming. But what is it?The concept – and promises – of the metaverse can be hard to grasp, even for technophiles. But the effects are already being felt in the real world.
First LookWhy did you make that decision? AI systems learn to explain.LinkedIn and other tech firms are adopting “Explainable AI” that makes predictions and addresses how these decisions are made. As emerging technology empowers businesses, regulators want to ensure the fairness and transparency of AI-based decision-making.
First LookElon Musk became Twitter’s biggest shareholder. What’s next?Elon Musk recently questioned the negative impact of Twitter on free speech and democracy. Now, with his 9% stake in the company, he has the power to advocate for changes he sees fit.
First LookCybersecurity and space pose new threats to economy, says reportThe 2022 Global Risks Report, published on Tuesday by the World Economic Forum, shows that experts and leaders around the world consider cybersecurity, space, and climate change to be some of the greatest threats to the global economy.
First LookNew computer security flaw has the world on edge. Here's why.Security experts have been racing to resolve one of the worst computer vulnerabilities discovered in years, a critical flaw in software code used across industry and government. What’s the problem, and what are the consequences?
First LookWhy Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for $150B in US courtFacebook has long been criticized for not doing enough to protect its platform against hate speech and misinformation. Now, Rohingya refugees are taking the company to court, saying posts on Facebook helped incite religious violence in Myanmar.
First LookAs Twitter CEO steps down, company looks forward to the futureJack Dorsey is stepping down from his role as Twitter’s CEO after he co-founded the company 16 years ago. Twitter’s current chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, will take over at the helm to usher the company into the metaverse.
First LookFacebook whistleblower says metaverse adds more privacy concernsFacebook is coming under new scrutiny after unveiling its “metaverse” – which brings the internet to life in 3D. Whistleblower Frances Haugen warns that underlying concerns unveiled in the Facebook Papers about how the company operates remain unaddressed.
Could 3D printing help solve the housing crisis?3D-printed construction is in its early stages. But potential benefits include speedier on-site construction, less waste, and reduced labor.
First LookRobots roll to the rescue amid surging demand for food deliveryAs restaurants struggle to find workers and delivery drivers, a number of companies have developed small robots capable of distributing food. How can these robots help the food industry, and how much will they change it?
