Illinois has become the latest state to enable digital driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet. The feature works at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway. Setup is available now through the Wallet app’s plus button.
TikTok is rolling out new tools to help users identify and control AI-generated content in their feeds. A new slider lets you adjust how much AI content you see, while invisible watermarks make detection more reliable. The changes come with a $2 million AI literacy fund for educational content.
Meta has defeated the FTC’s historic antitrust challenge that sought to break up the company. The judge ruled the social media landscape has changed too much since the lawsuit began to justify such drastic action.
Researchers are rapidly advancing brain organoid technology, creating complex neural structures that can form sensory pathways. This progress raises urgent ethical questions about consciousness and the boundaries of human experimentation. A recent conference at Asilomar tackled these issues but stop
Ubisoft has launched an updated version of its Good Game Playbook, dividing the free online safety resource into three distinct sections for kids, teens, and parents. The update comes as UK data shows nearly half of teen gamers worry about trolling and abuse. Partnering with mental health charity Sa
Cory Doctorow’s new book “Enshittification” explains why everything online feels worse. The activist says users aren’t to blame for platform decline – and the solution requires systemic change, not individual action.
Nearly a year after TikTok should have been banned in the US, the app remains widely available thanks to presidential intervention. The lawmakers who pushed the ban are now largely silent as the administration negotiates a questionable deal.
Toymaker FoloToy has suspended sales of its Kumma teddy bear following safety concerns. The GPT-4o powered toy reportedly discussed sexual kinks and gave instructions for lighting matches. This raises serious questions about AI safety with children.
A growing number of parents are using ChatGPT for everything from behavioral advice to medical consultations for their children. This trend comes despite known issues with AI sycophancy and hallucinations. Experts warn this could have dangerous consequences for children’s development and safety.
The Justice Department is targeting Starlink satellite internet terminals used by scam compounds in Myanmar. Warrants authorize seizure of devices and accounts allegedly involved in money laundering and wire fraud targeting Americans. The action is part of a new Scam Center Strike Force initiative.
