Where power, privacy, and platform politics collide on a global digital stage.
OpenAI says ChatGPT-using ‘Russian troll’ was elaborate, U.S-based hoax
The account, however, did use ChatGPT before the hoax.
On Oct 11, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
Geico says Cybertruck’s ‘gross weight’ to blame after owners got notices canceling insurance policies
The trucks are still insured, just under a different type of plan.
On Oct 7, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
Rumble asks viewers to quit Dunkin Donuts—and buy its new coffee instead
Last month, Dunkin said it would not advertise on the right-wing video platform.
On Oct 2, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins
AI company allowed user to generate interactive character based on murdered teen girl
A girl who was shot and killed in 2006 became an AI character without the family’s consent.
On Oct 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Zuckerberg illustrated a kid’s book with AI—actual artists are infuriated
‘He could have hired a PHALANX of amazing illustrators, but instead he used a computer program.’
On Oct 1, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
Teslas are spontaneously combusting in Hurricane Helene’s wake
Teslas can catch fire if they are subsumed in saltwater.
On Sep 30, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins
Why are people mad at tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee?
A well-respected tech YouTuber is selling… phone wallpapers?
On Sep 26, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
Meta employee group reveals ex-Netanyahu staffer pushed to ban pro-Palestine account
Meta’s head of policy for Israel used to work for Israel.
On Sep 25, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins
Gavin Newsom signs anti-deepfake law—prompting everyone to share the deepfake he was upset about
California passed three anti-deepfake laws yesterday.
On Sep 18, 2024 by Tricia Crimmins
Apple roasted over new iPhone 16 feature that Google released 7 years ago
Hasn’t this been done before?
On Sep 10, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
MAGA fans aren’t happy Mark Zuckerberg might vote for Trump
Meta has denied Trump’s claim.
On Sep 10, 2024 by Katherine Huggins
An ex-Tenet reporter blasted YouTube for banning his channel—YouTube says deleted it himself
They shut down a different channel, which he didn’t post to.
On Sep 10, 2024 by Steven Monacelli
GoFundMe axed a group providing tents for displaced Gazans—freezing $250,000 in donations
GoFundMe didn’t specify what rules the mutual aid group was breaking.
On Sep 5, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
Does Elon Musk have a robot girlfriend?
Elon Musk doesn’t really have an AI-powered girlfriend.
On Aug 31, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
AI firm fires 1,000 contractors—sparking fears of looming bubble burst
Contractors said they were disconnected mid-typing.
On Aug 28, 2024 by Marlon Ettinger
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