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New Chatbot Toy Moratorium Bill Raises Questions on Chatbot Regulations
35+ min ago (179+ words) A "toy" is defined as a product designed or intended by the manufacturer for use in play by children 12 years of age or less." This raises the question: is a moratorium on a product or service capable of being misused…...
Nothing sends its lock screen ads, bloatware packing in its latest update
42+ min ago (363+ words) The company is finally acting on all that feedback users have been vocal about. Nothing's here with an update to end the week, and it's all about delivering fixes for the grievances users have had with its software. In an…...
Don't scan that QR code: FBI warns hackers adding malicious QR links in emails
47+ min ago (550+ words) A hacking group is targeting 'U.S. Entities' with malicious emails The FBI issued a warning that a North Korean-sponsored hacking group is using "quishing" attacks in emails to help them spy on US citizens. Quishing, or QR code Phishing, is an…...
FCC Move to Restrict Municipal Permitting Draws Sharp Divisions Between Cities, Utilities, and Broadband Industry Stakeholders
55+ min ago (720+ words) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering regulatory action to expedite the deployment of wireline and wireless broadband infrastructure by examining state and local permitting practices that it believes may create barriers to buildouts....By: Ice Miller FCC Move to…...
This $19/month deal from Visible Wireless might get me to finally ditch Mint Mobile
57+ min ago (301+ words) Use the promo code and the savings are yours! If you're anything like me, the arrival of a new year means it's time to revisit your phone plan and (hopefully) save a little cash in the process. Fortunately, many of…...
Dopamine Inflation: How Social Media and AI Raised the Price of Attention (2020–2025)
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (816+ words) Today, the same dopamine hit requires video editing, AI-assisted captions, trend analysis, and competing with millions of algorithmically optimized posts. We're paying more and getting less. This isn't just a vibe'it's measurable. And I've been tracking it. The old feed…...
The Grid Supporting the Cloud: FERC’s Regulatory Response to Data Center Co-Location in PJM
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (328+ words) The filing included a set of operational, planning, and reliability provisions reflecting the co-located load configuration, which departed from standard practices. In its Order, FERC found that PJM's tariff "appears to be unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential." FERC also…...
Judge Faith Jenkins, Kenny Lattimore Take Legal Action Over Viral YouTube Lies
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (202+ words) @thejasminebrand : Judge Faith Jenkins and her husband, R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, are speaking out after what they describe as a coordinated online misinformation campaign that spread false stories about their family across YouTube and search platforms. Jenkins said dozens…...
Why You Should Be Using ChatGPT's Voice Mode More Often
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (484+ words) Talking to ChatGPT instead of typing feels faster, more human and better suited for how people actually think and work. The secret to multitasking like a boss is having ChatGPT's voice mode in your ear. I used to treat ChatGPT…...
FBI warns North Korean hackers are using QR codes to breach U.S. policy groups
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (530+ words) The FBI says Kimsuky APT is using malicious QR codes to spearphish U.S. think tanks, academics, NGOs, and government-linked groups. The attacks push victims onto mobile devices, letting hackers bypass email security and endpoint defenses. Scanning the QR codes leads to…...