Instagram, as a popular social media platform, has faced criticism for its failure to remove toxic comments directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and other leading female politicians as the 2024 election approaches. Research conducted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed that Instagram has not effectively monitored its app for hate speech despite
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Cisco’s recent announcement of a 7% reduction in its global workforce came as a surprise to many, but the company’s quarterly results showed positive signs. The networking giant reported earnings of 87 cents per share, adjusted, surpassing analysts’ estimates of 85 cents per share. Additionally, Cisco’s revenue of $13.64 billion exceeded expectations of $13.54 billion.
In recent times, the United Kingdom has been grappling with the aftermath of misinformation leading to anti-immigration protests and violent incidents. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is now contemplating measures to enhance internet safety regulations in the country. The Online Safety Act, a significant piece of legislation, is at the center of this discussion.
During Google’s recent Pixel phone launch event, a product director named David Citron showcased the capabilities of the company’s new AI assistant, Gemini. The live demos at the event highlighted the advancements that Google has made in integrating artificial intelligence features into smartphone software. Despite some technical glitches during the presentation, the audience got a
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has recently been called out for violating environmental regulations in Texas by releasing pollutants into or near bodies of water, specifically through its water deluge system at its Starbase launch facility. This news comes after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued a notice of violation, following complaints that SpaceX was
The European Commission recently issued a warning to X Corp. owner, Elon Musk, and CEO Linda Yaccarino about the potential penalties and restrictions the company may face in Europe if it does not address the spread of illegal content on its social media platform. The commission specifically raised concerns about the dissemination of content that
The tech world was shocked by the news of the passing of former YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, at the age of 56. Widely regarded as one of the most influential early Google employees, Wojcicki left behind a remarkable legacy in the tech industry. Serving as the CEO of YouTube for nearly a decade, she was
In a surprising move, contested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on the social networking platform X, cutting off locals’ access to the site. The ban came after a feud with Elon Musk, the owner of the platform. Maduro, in a speech translated by CNBC, stated that he signed a decree instructing the
In a move that could potentially change the landscape of the tech industry, Apple is considering charging its users up to $20 for its advanced artificial intelligence features. Analysts believe that this new strategy is aimed at boosting the growth of Apple’s already lucrative services business. Apple is planning to launch Apple Intelligence, its new
Sony’s chief financial officer, Hiroki Totoki, made it clear during the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation that Sony has no intentions of submitting a new bid for film and TV production group Paramount Global. This decision comes as Sony believes that acquiring Paramount does not align with its current strategy. Totoki emphasized the potential risks