Technology
“Repulsive and immoral”: Backlash grows after Meta obtains patent for AI bots to take over a dead user’s account
"Why would anyone ever want this?"
“I’m embarrassed”: Millennial dad unplugs his Amazon Echo after Gen Z daughter shows him something disturbing
"I'm really ashamed of the fact that at 41 years old I just didn't even think to look into it."
Adam Mosseri testifies that Instagram isn’t “clinically addictive.” The internet disagrees
"When your business model depends on attention, redefining addiction becomes convenient."
“Just feels greedy”: YouTube Music’s latest “experiment” requires users to pay to see lyrics
Talk is cheap — lyrics are not.
“This is what we want”: Fans laud Joseph Gordon-Levitt for urging Utah lawmakers to protect kids from AI
"What's next? Joshua Jackson fighting against gambling in kids games?"
ChatGPT is retiring some of its models ahead of Valentine’s Day. What about the AI boyfriends and girlfriends?
"Sociopathic behavior."
“Misses the whole point”: Players are pushing back on the trend of AI-altered “Animal Crossing” edits
"Mine may not be as pretty, but at least they're not AI!"
A YouTuber just proved you can still order a real Domino’s pizza on the Nintendo Wii
"As a Domino’s driver, I feel personally invested in this."
Would you pay for Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp? Premium features may arrive sooner than you think
Some of Instagram's new features have already been revealed.
What is UpScrolled? The app going viral as creators lose trust in TikTok
"Shadowbanned elsewhere? Not here."
“Zero views?”: Celebrities like Meg Stalter, Finneas say TikTok is censoring their anti-ICE videos
TikTok is now under new ownership.
People are deleting TikTok because of its new privacy policy and ownership. Are they right to?
Did TikTok’s ownership change quietly reshape how the app handles personal data?
Pets surfing down the stairs are wowing online audiences. Do viewers know they aren’t real?
AI has slithered itself into everything, but our animal videos? That's a step too far.
Roblox users are tricking the age verification process with “old people makeup”
Will they close the loophole?
“Reddit moderators should be treated like celebrities”: Ex-mod posts epic YouTube rant after his removal, inspiring parodies
The sheer ego present inspired parody videos and remixes.
