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EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’

Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’ EU regulators have accused Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, of failing to tackle the risks of its “addictive design” on

Why Great Movies Suddenly Get Close

What is a Close-Up — the five close-up frames from Joseph Mascelli's Five C's of Cinematography, and why the close-up is the most intimate shot in film.

Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered an in-person final; scores fell 50%

“We cannot choose to become idiots," says Professor Roberto Serrano. Ivy League college students are, by definition, intelligent. They don't need to use generative AI to cheat on exams; they could just learn the material. But they also

Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice

The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

Why Smart Glasses Feel Different This Time

Kylie Jenner is the new face of Meta's AI smart glasses and suddenly, mass surveillance is a fashion trend. Influencers are declaring a "hot surveillance summer," West Village fashion girlies are posting AI glasses selfies, and for thousands

Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?

Political campaigns are increasingly deploying AI and deepfakes to further their messaging, and the scale of spread has experts concerned From the comfort of his bed, Jonathan Rinaldi, a political candidate for a city council seat in Queens,

Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 - YouTube

Memes are the language of the internet. At some point in the last decade, they became the secret ingredient for advertising, political messaging, and disinformation all across the world. Glad You Asked host Christophe Haubursin wanted to know

AI expert worries about the risk of humans losing control | Four Corners - YouTube

Jeffrey Ladish consulted on security for AI giant Anthropic. Now as Executive Director at Palisade Research he tests AI agents and the risk of humans losing control.

Australian influencer Lily Jay's tangled web of AI manipulation

Australian influencer Lily Jay, known for her Islamic content, is under investigation for using AI-generated content to misrepresent her charitable foundation’s activities. The Lily Jay Foundation, which claims to operate in crisis zones like Uganda and Gaza, lacks

Every Film Shot Size Explained

Shot sizes are a shorthand language for filmmakers to communicate how each frame will play out. Today we’ll run through the different terms that you can use and the emotional effect they may have on the audience.