The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany has launched a new digital campaign called “Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember.” The goal of the campaign is to pass the testimonies to to the new generations as the number of survivors…
Deepfake pornography is a type of online sexual violence that has become a growing problem, particularly for women. There are numerous websites with a vast collection of videos, and on some of these platforms, users are allowed to produce their own visuals.…
Discord, a popular chatting app among gamers, has experienced a surge in growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the ability to create invite-only “servers,” users can communicate over text, voice, or video chats. The app is largely used by young males, with…
Stanford scientists and Google have joined forces to develop Smallville, a video game simulation that features AI-powered characters that behave like real people. The characters have their own personalities, routines, and make conversations with each other. The AI technology used for the…
New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices in a press conference in Times Square. These devices include a GPS tracker for stolen cars, a cone-shaped security robot, and a robotic dog. The unveiling marks the return of the…
A new poll conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that only 8% of U.S. adults own or lease an electric vehicle (EV), and just 8% say their household has a plug-in hybrid vehicle. These statistics show that while electric vehicles have…
The legal profession is currently under threat from the emergence of AI, with concerns that software similar to ChatGPT, which possesses human-like language proficiency, may soon be capable of performing a significant portion of legal tasks. The legal profession is seen as…
Streaming services such as HBO Max, Starz, Showtime, and others have recently been removing their original shows from their libraries as a cost-cutting measure. While these companies may be saving money, critics argue that this practice is sidelining already marginalized voices and…
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, has launched a new photo-based app called Lemon8. The app includes short-form videos similar to those posted on TikTok and has already gained traction in Asian markets. The app has also seen…
General Motors’ subsidiary Cruise and Google’s spinoff Waymo are looking to take autonomous driving to the next level by seeking regulatory approval to transport passengers in vehicles without drivers in San Francisco. If they receive approval, San Francisco would become the first…