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Jan 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

The Gig Economy's Dark Truths and AI's Role in Spreading Lies

A recent Reddit post claimed to expose the harsh realities of working for a food delivery app. The anonymous poster, who called themselves "Deep Throat, " alleged that the company exploited both workers and customers. They said drivers were treated as "human assets" and had their wages reduced using

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fake Videos Had a Minimal Impact on Elections

You might think that deepfakes would have a big effect on elections, but it turns out they’re not that good yet. At least, that’s what some recent research says. Despite all the fake images floating around the internet, it looks like people can still spot a phony when it counts. Researchers found t

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Oct 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

LinkedIn Takes on Fake News with Free Verification

You might have heard about LinkedIn’s big plan to fight misinformation. They’ve verified over 55 million users for free. That’s a lot of people! By November, you’ll see these users with special badges in the main feed. Oscar Rodriguez, LinkedIn’s trust and safety vice president, says deep-fake vide

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Taylor Swift's Endorsement: A Muted Voice in the Political Landscape

As Taylor Swift took to social media to endorse Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, many wondered if her influential voice would sway voters. However, a recent poll suggests that Swift's support has had a negligible impact on the election's outcome. According to the ABC News/Ipsos poll

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