Countries worldwide are enacting social media bans for youth due to mental health concerns, but child rights organizations warn these measures may create new risks and fail to address root causes, advocating instead for platform redesign and digital literacy.
"Mr Ho," a 79-year-old Hong Kong man, was jailed for two months for stabbing his 45-year-old wife, "Mrs Ho," after she decided to return to mainland China. The attack occurred in their public rental flat on May 30 last year.
A woman, identified as MR, is suing Dollar Tree after being sexually assaulted at a Houston store, alleging negligence. Her case has revealed a national pattern of similar 'sharking' attacks, where men masturbate and ejaculate on women, often documented online by an internet subculture.
Smartglasses, like Meta's, are sparking privacy fears due to their potential for covert filming, especially of children, and the risk of AI-generated abuse material. While offering benefits for users like parents and blind people, the technology poses significant regulatory challenges for manufacturers and lawmakers.
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A family highlights the suffering caused by Australia's federal law banning doctors from discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) via telehealth, forcing patients like Jason Smith to travel extensively, while the Catholic Church opposes VAD and runs hospitals that deny such services.
Popular streamer IShowSpeed gained viral attention during the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium for his enthusiastic reaction to BTS's halftime performance and subsequent backstage meeting with the K-pop group. His excitement and interactions became a major highlight alongside Spain's victory over Argentina.
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Candice Odgers argues against banning social media for teens, citing limited evidence linking it to mental health issues, while Jonathan Haidt supports restrictions, highlighting perceived harms.
The Nopia, a unique harmonic synthesizer created by Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal, is set to launch in a few months for approximately £550. It features a Chord Builder keyboard, Tonal Selector, and Extensions Dial for complex harmony creation, along with a strum plate and pitch bend slider.
Singer-songwriter Syd Bennett, formerly of Odd Future and The Internet, discusses her new solo album 'Beard,' which she considers her 'first really me album.' Having found contentment through homeownership and creative control, Bennett prioritizes personal fulfillment over external validation.
Researchers invented a fake eye disease, bixonimania, to test AI chatbots' ability to detect false medical information. Several major AI models, including Bing Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT, described the non-existent illness as real, highlighting the ease with which AI can spread misinformation, especially on health topics.
Sir Adrian Fulford, chairman of the Southport attack inquiry, opened its second phase, pledging to prevent future atrocities by examining "violence-fixated individuals" and agency failures. The inquiry follows the 2024 murders of three children and injuries to others by Axel Rudakubana, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations.
The inquiry into the Southport attack, which killed three girls, enters its second phase with a promise from Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford to prevent future atrocities by addressing "violence-fixated individuals." The inquiry will examine case studies and current laws, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations to protect the public.
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry will investigate how the internet and social media influence "violence fixated individuals." It will also assess current laws and knife sale regulations following the 2024 Taylor Swift-themed dance class attacks.
People are increasingly turning to AI for skincare advice due to dermatologist costs, but experts warn chatbots provide inaccurate and potentially harmful recommendations, leading to skin issues and wasted money. AI lacks diagnostic capabilities and understanding of diverse skin conditions.
The US Department of Energy has removed approximately 6,000 web pages on energy conservation, including topics like water conservation and solar energy. This action, occurring during a heatwave, follows Republican criticism of a mayor's request to conserve energy. Archivists are working to preserve the deleted content.
Table tennis star Fan Zhendong's move to Borussia Dusseldorf has ignited massive fan interest, with tickets for his home debut on August 22 selling out quickly. A German tourism agency is inviting Chinese fans to attend.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA entry has drawn millions of new fans, but also fueled culture-war anxieties, with her supporters framing her as a victim of rivals and the league. Controversies, like her absence from a WNBA poster and a collision with Alyssa Thomas, are amplified by fans who ignore broader contexts and league history.
Vinton Cerf, a key architect of the internet's foundational protocols, is retiring from his role as Google's chief internet evangelist after over 20 years. He predicts AI agents will necessitate new standardized protocols for interoperability.
Vinton Cerf, 83, is retiring as Google's chief internet evangelist next week after over 20 years with the company. Cerf, a co-architect of the internet's core protocols, spoke at the Open Frontier conference about the future of AI agents and the need for standardization.
Porn music videos (PMVs), fan-made edits of explicit content synchronized to music, have surged in popularity on X, becoming "bate fuel" for the "gooning" subculture of endless masturbation. Pioneered by editors like NoodleDude and DigitalFiend, these videos foster a sense of community among participants.
Australian musicians like Paul Dempsey and Bernard Fanning are furious their original songs are included in datasets used to train AI. Millions of creative works scraped from the internet, including Australian artists' music and novels, are being used without permission or compensation, sparking concerns over copyright theft and the dehumanization of art.
Midway through the World Cup, highlights include Emma Hayes' response to trolls, Gary Lineker's ITV cameo, Japanese fans' stadium cleanup, and quirky moments like Merlin the duck and soggy team huddles.
