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Cassette Sales Have Doubled During the Pandemic – Here’s Why

Despite having been superseded in functionality first by the compact disc and then the digital...

How Search Engines Spread Misinformation

Search engines are one of society’s primary gateways to information and people, but they are...

Sheryl Sandberg and Top Facebook Execs Silenced an Enemy of Turkey to Prevent a Hit to the Company’s Business

Tech giants like Facebook handle censorship requests made by governments that routinely limit what can...

Audio Chatrooms Like Clubhouse Tap Into Age-Old Appeal of the Human Voice

The attention the app is getting is part of a wider reinvention and reinvigoration of...

If Big Tech Has the Will, Here Are Ways Research Shows Self-Regulation Can Work

Research shows three key ways social media self-regulation can work.

How Trolls Evade Social Media Moderation

Social media companies are using automated content moderation tools in an effort to flag and...

The Sunburst Hack Was Massive and Devastating

The attack gave the perpetrators access to numerous key American business and government organizations.

YouTube and YouTube TV Experience Outage

The YouTube website appeared to be functional, but videos weren't available to be played by...

How Twitter’s Trending Function Can Go Haywire

Twitter users were clamoring for Chris Pratt to be canceled because of his support of...

Facebook Is Tilting the Political Playing Field More Than Ever, And It’s No Accident

The platform is optimized for boosting politically conservative voices calling for fascism, separatism and xenophobia.

Researchers Are Preparing for the Coming Wave of Deepfake Propaganda

Deepfakes are here to stay. Managing disinformation and protecting the public will be more challenging...

Feds To Launch 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Phone Number

Americans in crisis should continue using 1-800-273-TALK (8255) until the transition is complete.