Ofcom Seeks to Enforce 4chan Fine in the US
Britain’s media regulator is trying to collect a $700,000 penalty from the US-based online forum 4chan. The dispute raises a broad…
With WSocial, Europe’s Elites Build Their Own X
WSocial is backed by a commercial startup and promoted by a network of NGOs, political insiders and EU figures. The new rival to X…
NASA Seeks Mars Crew – But No Sleepwalkers
NASA is looking for four volunteers to spend a year in simulated lunar and Martian habitats. Applicants need astronaut-like qualif…
WhatsApp Tackles Its Phone Number Problem with Usernames
Better control over user privacy is the goal behind WhatsApp's move to usernames, which are meant to be the solution. At the same …
A Supervised Twitter for Europeans
WSocial is still available only in beta. Yet doubts are already growing over whether the new social network can keep its promises …
The Chatbots Reply to Their Critics
As the US midterms near, a study warns against relying on LLMs. ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok and Claude weigh in on their errors and the …
Social Media Bans Unite Left and Right in Opposition
Criticism of bans aimed at blocking children from using social media over safety concerns has become a rare point of agreement amo…
British Policeman Fakes Evidence with AI
AI is transforming policing and intelligence. Recent scandals in Britain show how easily the technology can generate false evidenc…
The Dark Side of Gene Editing for Medical Treatments
Gene editing promises to eradicate previously incurable illnesses, but its use of human embryos to develop new treatments leaves b…
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Failing – Europe Wants One Anyway
Europe is moving toward social media bans for children. Polls show broad support, but Australia’s experience suggests the harder q…
AI Was Going to Replace Us, But Then Came the Invoice
AI was long sold as an efficiency machine: subscribe, prompt and cut headcount. Behind every request, however, lie real costs that…
Forever Young? World's First Human Trial Tests Cellular Rejuvenation
Can aging be reversed? A new human trial will test whether gene therapy can renew damaged cells and restore lost function.
Google Wants to Become the Internet’s Gatekeeper
Zero-knowledge technology is widely regarded as highly secure because the website receives only a yes or no answer. But if Google …
Gerd Ganteför: The Case Against Climate Panic
In an interview with Statement, physicist Gerd Ganteför calls for less alarmism and more rationality in the climate debate. Panic-…
Little Dog Is Watching You
Robot dogs made by a Hyundai-owned company will be used to monitor crowds at the football World Cup in the US. They look harmless,…