FACT CHECK: Is Microsoft Disabling The Computers Of People Who Share ‘Non-Mainstream’ Content Online?
post Shared by X Microsoft claims it is disabling the computers of people who share “fringe content” online in an effort to “combat misinformation” ahead of the 2024 presidential election. 🚨 Microsoft has announced plans to disable the computers of people who share “fringe” content online to combat so-called “misinformation” in the run-up to the […]
Nikki Haley reads ‘mean tweets’ from online users, Trump in parody video: ‘Everybody hates you’
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley posted a parody video reading “mean tweets” posted online about her campaign, including a message from her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump. In a parody video similar to the popular late-night segment “Celebrities Read Their Mean Tweets,” Hailey attempts to quell online hate by reading them out loud. […]
DHS recruiting ‘AI Corps’ to fight fentanyl distribution, online child exploitation and cyberattacks
The Department of Homeland Security is recruiting dozens of artificial intelligence experts for an “AI force” that will harness the blossoming technology to advance national security goals, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said. It was announced on Tuesday. Mayorkas said the 50 experts will join DHS’ efforts to use AI in a variety of efforts, including combating […]
University launches more than 200 online courses in effort to increase enrollment
The University of Wisconsin has launched a new website listing all online courses available at the system’s 13 campuses, system officials announced Wednesday. The website online.wisconsin.edu features more than 200 online programs, including 10 associate’s programs, 99 bachelor’s programs, and 95 master’s programs. This site contains links to campuses offering courses. This site was launched […]
15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl allegedly ran over pedestrians intentionally with stolen car and posted video online
Police say they have arrested two teens in Seattle, Washington who posted videos of themselves intentionally running into pedestrians online. They allege that a 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy were the perpetrators of the horrific attack, which occurred on or about November 26th. The first victim, a woman, was attacked around 1:50 a.m. near […]
Texas man pretended to be a minor online in order to track down sex offender and left him dead in a ditch, police say
Man pretends to be underage online to track down sex offender shoot him dead According to Texas State Police. Court documents show 24-year-old James Lewis Spencer III made statements to the effect that he would take action against pedophiles if police failed to deliver justice. Spencer is accused of killing Sean Connery Showers, 37, in […]
EBay paying $59M to settle allegations over online pill press sales
E-commerce company eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to resolve allegations that pill presses and encapsulation machines sold on its website violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Pill compression machines and encapsulation machines are equipment that may be used in the production of illegal drugs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said they are capable […]
Joe Biden’s Response to Elmo’s Viral Online Wellness Check Backfires as Americans Fault Him for Their Depression
President Joe Biden’s reaction Sesame street Muppet Elmo’s online medical check-up went viral, backfiring as Americans blamed the nation’s 46th president for depression. “Elmo is just checking in! How’s everyone doing?” Elmo asked in a Monday X/Twitter post. Elmo is just checking in! How is everyone? — Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024 Elmo’s post received […]
How to stay virtually invisible online and be anonymous
“Ghosting” is more than just a popular term used by people in the modern dating world. People are now wondering how to completely “ghost” online. Since virtually all information is tracked online by some organization, true anonymity is nearly impossible to maintain. Whether you want to keep sensitive information safe or simply don’t want others […]
Love Island star Sharon Gaffka and Laurence Fox CLASH over the Online Safety Bill
‘I don’t want them banned tho, I want them to be able to harm me in that way.’ ‘You are one of very few people who are ok seeing … source