TechThe next generation of chat-based AI from Musk's company seriously competes with ChatGPT, but also opens up to the wild west of AI-generated images.
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How to easily block Windows spying features
TechA free program makes it harder for Microsoft to collect your data and saves computing power.
Justified criticism of Signal’s desktop app
TechThe messaging app Signal has come under fire after it emerged that the desktop version saves conversations and passwords in plain text.
New York passes laws to protect children from social media
TechSocial media apps are responsible for turning "happy kids into depressed teens" according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
Mastercard aims to provide 100 million Africans with a digital identity
TechThe first pilot programs will be launched soon in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.
Starlink i Sverige – pris, abonnemang och hastighet 2024
TechUppdaterad information om pris, abonnemang och hastighet för Starlink i Sverige.
Microsoft’s new AI feature described as “privacy nightmare”
TechThe "Recall" function stores screenshots on the computer every few seconds.
TikTok launches verification tool for AI
TechThe social media platform has created a tool to automatically identify AI-generated content.
Internal feud has degraded Google’s search feature
TechHeated conflict between the tech giant's advertising and search departments is behind deteriorating search results.
Google paid $20 billion to be the default search engine
TechThe tech giant has paid billions to be the default search engine in Apple's Safari browser.
Swedish leaders call for inquiry into social media’s impact on youth
Tech– We have decided to call the biggest players. Because our children put far too much of their lives in their hands, says Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
AI expected to boost Swedish economy – and leave many jobless
TechGenerative AI could increase Sweden's GDP by SEK 550 billion per year - but many jobs are at risk of disappearing.
Huawei moves away from Android
TechThere are already over 4000 applications for the HarmonyOS operating system, which is expected to be released later this year.
German state abandons Microsoft for open software
TechMicrosoft Windows and Office are being thrown out on 30 000 computers in favor of Linux and open software - the aim is to become a "digital pioneer region".
Tech giants must comply with EU censorship rules or risk hefty fines
TechContent not considered "trusted and authoritative information" must be removed, or platforms risk hefty fines.
Tor launches anti-censorship web tunnel
TechThe anonymity service has released a new web tunnel that allows users to access online content censored in their regions.
Saudi robot Sara – programmed not to talk about politics
Tech– She should be nice, not talk about politics, not talk about sex, because we are in Saudi Arabia.
Former national security advisor: “US ready to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor factories”
TechThe Biden administration will never allow the factories to "fall into Chinese hands", according to Robert O'Brien.
Spanish judge revokes Telegram blocking order
TechStops his own decision - wants to wait for a report from the police.
Telegram temporarily blocked in Spain
TechThe ruling comes after four media companies in the country claimed that the platform distributed copyrighted material.
China bans US chips in government computers
TechIt also restricts the use of Microsoft Windows and other third-party operating systems.
Media reviewer: Google “interfered” in US elections 41 times
TechLeft-liberal candidates are systematically favoured - while their opponents are censored, according to the Media Research Center.
Swedish local politicians want to ban TikTok on municipal devices
Tech– There is no reason for Solna students to have TikTok or other social media apps installed on their student devices, says local politician Marcus Willershausen.
Reddit seeks billion-dollar valuation on Wall Street
TechThe valuation is estimated at up to $6.4 billion.