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Australia targets tech giants with ‘harmful content’ standards
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Australia's internet watchdog wants to force technology giants to crack down on deepfake child abuse…
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study…
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an air purifier or even wearing a mask. These are all good strategies to reduce exposure to the particles in…
Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions
"Eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded.
In the first analysis of its kind in Europe, and only the second in the world, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of…
Common wristbands ‘hotbed’ for harmful bacteria including E. coli, staphylococcus: Study…
The COVID-19 pandemic took disinfecting to new heights. Now, a new study examining a commonly used item might convince you not to let your guard down just yet.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of…
Irregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria
New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your gut.
The study, published today in The European Journal of Nutrition, by researchers from King's College London and ZOE, the personalised nutrition…
Malaysia reverses plan to take legal action against Meta over harmful content By Reuters
© Reuters. Malaysian Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks during an interview at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
(Corrects spelling of 'conservative' in paragraph 8) By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR…
Twitter’s surge in harmful content a barrier to advertiser return
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Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, and the series of content policy changes that ensued, has led to a…
ChatGPT, Creator In Trouble: OpenAI is being probed for false, harmful statements about real people
OpenAI's Sam Altman and ChatGPT are being probed…
Mast cells as a sensor: Enigmatic immune cells help us avoid harmful allergens
The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that signals the animals to avoid antigens,…