Reddit announced on Tuesday that it’s updating its Robots Exclusion Protocol (robots.txt file), which tells automated web bots whether they are permitted to crawl a site. Historically, robots.txt […]
‘What’s in it for us?’ journalists ask as publications sign content deals with AI firms
Vox Media’s president, Pam Wasserstein, sent her staff a Slack message and an email on May 29 detailing what the company’s journalists say was shocking news: Vox had […]
Why AI assistants are having such a moment
Tried-and-true digital assistants are getting AI upgrades. It’s a bid to keep the tech in our lives, as generative uses come under fire.
Apple AirPods 2 on sale: Get the second-gen earbuds for only $80
The Apple AirPods (2nd generation) are sale for only $79.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart as of June 12. That’s 38% off their $129 MSRP and an all-time low price.
How to choose the best AirPods in 2024
After reviewing every AirPods product available in 2024, we recommend the best for every budget and use case.
Bangladeshi police agents accused of selling citizens’ personal information on Telegram
Two senior officials working for anti-terror police in Bangladesh allegedly collected and sold classified and personal information of citizens to criminals on Telegram, TechCrunch has learned. The data […]
People are using AI music generators to create hateful songs
Malicious actors are abusing generative AI music tools to create homophobic, racist, and propagandic songs — and publishing guides instructing others how to do so. According to ActiveFence, […]
How Maven’s AI-run ‘serendipity network’ can make social media interesting again
Everything in society can feel geared toward optimization – whether that’s standardized testing or artificial intelligence algorithms. We’re taught to know what outcome you want to achieve, and […]
Google’s AI Overviews are getting ads soon
Google’s AI-generated overviews are getting ads soon, Google has announced.