Internet

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can opt for less personalized ads
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will get the option to see less personalized ads... Read more
Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers' access to smartphones and social media, a fierce... Read more
When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16
The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute... Read more
How common are fake profile pictures on Twitter?
Automated social media profiles are a powerful tool for spreading propaganda. They often feature AI-generated... Read more
Team introduces a cost-effective method to redesign search engines for AI
The internet search engine of the future will be powered by artificial intelligence. One can... Read more
Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet—but it comes at huge personal cost
Unless you're a moderator for a local community group discussing garbage collections or dog park... Read more
Age assurance online needs to be child rights-respecting, new study says
A range of different age checks is needed to protect children—but also to ensure they... Read more
Google Flights introduces new feature to find cheaper airfares
Just in time for the holiday travel frenzy, Google Flights is introducing a new feature... Read more
DIY musicians: How digital 'bedroom pop' has transformed the music industry
The ever-advancing technologies of our digital age have transformed many industries, including—and perhaps especially—music. One... Read more
Using a multilingual dataset to enhance hateful video detection on YouTube and Bilibili
Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared throughout communities, but it can also... Read more
A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here's what happened last time Australia tried to make a 'clean' internet
For anyone who has been online in Australia longer than a decade or so, the... Read more
Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says study
Myanmar and China have the world's worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number... Read more
Internet researchers reach beyond academia to close major security loophole
For years a potential disaster lurked in the internet's encryption system, threatening the security of... Read more
Multi-task learning model enhances hate speech identification
Researchers have developed a new way to automatically detect hate speech on social media platforms... Read more
Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A tech law expert draws out the issues
Mounting pressure to regulate children's use of technology in the United States raises the question:... Read more