Microsoft Warns of Wide-scale Foreign Disinformation Targeting U.S. Elections
Microsoft has sounded a warning about increasing foreign disinformation campaigns targeting the upcoming U.S. elections.
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"I Am Still Alive": T-Mobile Customers Protest Over "Lifetime" Price Lock Changes
It is in this respect that T-Mobile has been receiving much backlash from its customers following the cessation of its "lifetime" price lock guarantee, which several users are demanding recompense for as a result of this disruption. Arguably, the promise of a lifetime price lock was one
Norway to Increase Minimum Age for Social Media Users to 15
The Norwegian authorities have announced plans to raise the minimum age limit at which children can access social media to 15 in a move aimed at protecting children from online ills. The decision has been taken in response to growing fears about the impact of social media on young minds
Denuvo responds to criticism over anti-piracy DRM
In the complaint from gamers, Denuvo, one of the strongest anti-piracy technology firms, responded to the ones it received against its digital rights management solutions. Company representatives responded to recent criticism through comments in which they admitted the frustration by players who have a tendency to cite Denuvo'
Microsoft Says Russia is Using Deepfake Tech to Defame Kamala Harris
Microsoft alleged on Tuesday that Russian operatives are using deepfake technology and artificial intelligence to discredit U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. The claim makes it an indictment of the rising concern over the misinformation campaign and misuse of advanced technologies in political settings. The deepfake video, finds Microsoft, claims
Business and Finance
Companies Sue FTC Over Click-to-Cancel Regulation: A Legal Showdown
At least companies have filed lawsuits against the Federal Trade Commission regarding its new "click to cancel" regulation that is putting pressure on the balance between consumer protection and business practices. These legal challenges evoke wider debates on consumer rights, corporate practices, and regulatory authority in a digital
Key Republican Seeks Contemplation of Direct Military Action if North Korean Troops Enter Ukraine
A leading Republican lawmaker has recently urged the United States to consider "direct military action" should North Korean troops be deployed to Ukraine in support of Russian forces. That warning reflects growing concerns that deepened military involvement in the now years-old conflict will increasingly risk sparking conflict
Jordan Peterson on Legal Action against Trudeau: Testing himself
Psychotherapist and public intellectual Jordan Peterson says he is "unlikely" to win his lawsuit against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over claims about his alleged ties to Russia. This follows a lengthy, extremely controversial criticism of Trudeau's stand on multiple political and social issues pertaining, in
Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko warns against North Korean troops in Ukraine: Possible escalation
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed deep concern by the possibility of North Korean troops taking up and fighting alongside Russian troops in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Modi's Cautionary Message for BRICS: A Call for Reform, Not Replacement
It was in this context that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the recent BRICS summit of leaders in Kazan, Russia, called for the preservation of the integrity and purpose of the BRICS organization. BRICS should not be viewed as an organization meant to replace existing global institutions but
Amit Soussana’s Harrowing Testimony at the UN Security Council
Speaking at the UNSC, Amit Soussana who was just freed tells his traumatic experience and the physical and mental effects it incurred on him. The testimony puts forward not only the physical torture but also the severe realities of the abuse faced by the hostage. Soussana recalls how a terrorist
movie
Spider-Man 4: Release Date and What to Expect
Spider-Man fans have been eagerly awaiting news regarding another installment in the series, Spider-Man 4, starring everyone's favorite web-slinger, Tom Holland. Since the previous success, especially Spider-Man: No Way Home, which celebrated the multiverse and brought in characters from different universes of Spider-Man,