1,000 artists release ‘silent’ album to protest UK copyright sell-out to AI
The U.K. government is pushing forward with plans to attract more AI companies to the region by changing copyright law. A group of 1,000 musicians released a “silent album,” protesting the planned changes.
Illinois gov. to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join trend to ban cellphones in class
Legislation introduced in both houses of the General Assembly would require school districts to set policies that ban personal wireless devices during class time, with notable exceptions.
Tech Tip: Here’s what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost
Phones hold so much of our digital lives that if they ever get stolen or go missing, it can cause major disruption beyond just the loss of a device.
Trying to make sense of artificial intelligence? Here’s your guide
Artificial intelligence has, for decades, been fodder for science fiction films, philosophers and sleep-deprived computer programmers, but suddenly it seems to be everywhere.
Meta hosts AI chatbots imitating ‘Hitler,’ ‘Jesus Christ’ and Taylor Swift
As part of its push into artificial intelligence, Meta released a tool last year that allows anyone to create an AI character to chat with on Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.
AP: How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills
The National Crime Prevention Council estimates 80% of teen and young adult fentanyl poisoning deaths can be traced to some social media contact.