The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook, citing features like infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommender systems. Meta is now…
The European Union is accusing Meta of violating social media regulations by designing Facebook and Instagram with addictive features, and is demanding the removal of these features. This issue highlights regulatory challenges in the tech i…
Engineers from EPFL and MIT have developed a robot that can swim underwater and fly in the air, inspired by diving birds. The robot, named FAAV, uses flexible membrane wings to mimic the movement of diving birds between air and water. The r…
The thread discusses concerns about human capability in relation to AI, comparing performance in online and in-person exams at a US elite university. It raises questions about whether humans are too dumb and lazy to effectively utilize AI.
The thread discusses the 1985 bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior by French intelligence in New Zealand, resulting in the death of a photographer. The event is highlighted as a significant historical incident related to anti-nucl…
The thread discusses Trump removing members of a bipartisan election commission before the midterms, highlighting potential political interference in election processes.
The thread discusses the removal of all members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) by President Trump, leaving the agency without the necessary quorum to function. This action is seen as significant due to the EAC's role in ov…
The thread discusses the proliferation of fake portable air conditioners advertised as 'Cool in 90 seconds,' raising concerns about misleading consumer products and their environmental impact. The posts highlight the spread of these ads and…
The thread discusses the prevalence of harmful male behavior towards women, referencing figures like Donald Trump and Graham Platner as examples of such behavior. The author argues that such individuals are more numerous than publicly ackno…
Publishers are considering opting out of Google Search, raising concerns about their reliance on Google's advertising platform and the potential impact on their revenue and business strategies.
The thread discusses a rewilding project in Lincolnshire aiming to transform an intensive farm into a wild habitat, highlighting efforts to restore nature and biodiversity. It raises questions about the effectiveness of rewilding as a solut…
The thread discusses Microsoft's increase in carbon emissions by 25 percent last year, highlighting concerns about the company's environmental impact despite its sustainability initiatives.
The thread reports two earthquakes in the Philippines on July 9th and 10th, 2026, with magnitudes of 4.5 and depths of 10 km and 51 km respectively. These events are shared as real-time disaster alerts, highlighting seismic activity in the …
The thread discusses the shutdown of the ChatGPT browser, indicating that OpenAI has discontinued its AI browser service. This event is significant as it reflects changes in OpenAI's strategic direction and the evolving landscape of AI appl…
The thread discusses Meta's new AI glasses that can record continuously without a light, drawing comparisons to past privacy-invading technologies like FaceMash. It highlights concerns about surveillance and privacy issues associated with s…
The thread discusses allegations that an Israeli soldier shot and killed a Palestinian aid driver in Gaza, leading to potential suspension of aid operations. The incident is framed as a war crime and linked to broader criticisms of Israeli …
A class action lawsuit against AI companies, specifically SpaceXAI, is expanding to include allegations that their image-generation models were used to create child sexual abuse material and that the company failed to report an alleged perp…
Meta has patented an AI device that tracks users' emotions and monitors medication intake, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance. The patent suggests using AI to tailor workouts based on mood, which has sparked debate about data c…
Mexico is requesting criminal charges against U.S. officials for the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. This action aims to address human rights violations and has escalate…
The thread discusses the development of new battery technologies, such as sodium-ion and solid-state batteries, as a response to the increasing demand for energy storage driven by the growth of electric vehicles and the need for grid stabil…
The thread discusses protests in Albania against a luxury resort project backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, which has sparked environmental concerns and broader political discontent. The protests, referred to as the Flamingo Revoluti…
A suspected Ebola patient was placed in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea with deportees from the U.S., according to lawyers. This situation raises concerns about public health and immigration policies.
The thread discusses Meta's development of a new invasive smart glasses technology that continuously records, contrasting with European data protection authorities' efforts to regulate surveillance glasses. It highlights growing public prot…
The thread discusses Palestinian families in the West Bank barricading their homes to protect against Israeli settler attacks, highlighting ongoing tensions and the impact of Israeli military actions on civilian populations. The situation u…
The thread discusses a petition signed by over 450,000 people calling on the SPD to stop the frontal attack on information freedom. The petition aims to protect the #IFG (Information Freedom Act) and encourages more signatories to join.