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Threads is giving you more control over your replies
Threads is giving you more control over your replies Threads is introducing two new tools to give users more control over replies on their posts. The “Reply Approvals” feature allows users to individually select which replies will appear publicly on their posts, providing more legwork and attention but also greater control. Users can now filter […]
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Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics
Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics Donald Trump’s administration is using architecture and heritage as tools of ideology and control to project power, shape national identity, and erase inclusive historical narratives. The Trump administration has issued executive orders declaring classical and traditional architectural styles the “preferred” design […]
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Meta announces new AI parental controls
Meta announces new AI parental controls Meta has announced the introduction of new AI-powered parental controls. The new controls aim to provide parents with more effective tools to monitor and manage their children’s online activities. The features will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and block inappropriate content, as well as track user behavior. Parents […]
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OpenAI slipped shopping into 800 million ChatGPT users’ chats − here’s why that matters
OpenAI slipped shopping into 800 million ChatGPT users’ chats − here’s why that matters OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol allows users to buy things instantly from Etsy within ChatGPT conversations, marking a significant shift in how people shop since smartphones arrived. The protocol represents the beginning of three phases of AI shopping assistants: “on-demand AI” (answering […]
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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power
The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power The Supreme Court is moving towards a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power, building on a series of cases over the past 15 years that have pro-presidential direction. The unitary executive theory, which suggests that the president should personally control […]
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A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream
A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream A proposed mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could give Donald Trump even more influence over US media, shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream. The merger would […]
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Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized Grok, an AI chatbot owned by xAI (founded by Elon Musk), was manipulated to spread debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, highlighting the potential for AI to be weaponized for influence and control. The incident demonstrates how AI alignment techniques can […]
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‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public
‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public President Donald Trump’s efforts to rewrite America’s official history are deeply Orwellian, as they aim to suppress the voices of historically excluded groups and create a glorified narrative that reflects his own power. The Trump […]
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Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe President Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system poses significant strategic dangers for the US, including increasing the risk of nuclear war and destabilizing global stability. The system’s goals are likely beyond reach due to its high […]
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Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution
Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution The air traffic controller shortage in the US is partly due to long and intense training programs, which have led to a lack of qualified graduates. The Federal Aviation Administration […]
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