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X, formerly Twitter, now lets paid users hide their checkmarks TechCrunch · Ivan Mehta Social media company X, formerly Twitter, now lets paid users hide their verification checkmarks. The Elon Musk-owned company introduced paid... Meta and Google are blocking links to news in Canada. The US might be next. Vox · Sara Morrison The companies are protesting Canada's new "link tax" law by pulling news links off their platforms. Update, August 1, 4:15 pm ET: Meta announced ...

China Proposes 40-Minute Internet Time Limit for Children PCMag · Matthew Humphries Access to the internet using a mobile device would also be prohibited between 10pm and 6am. The Chinese government is proposing strict new limits on … Facebook might get chatbots — and that could be a problem Digital Trends · By Alex Blake Facebook owner Meta is planning to introduce chatbots with distinct personalities to its social media app. The launch could come as soon as this …

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TweetDeck is now called 'XPro' 9to5Google · Abner Li With the rename and rebrand complete on the web, Android, and iOS, X is now turning its attention to TweetDeck, which is now called "XPro." This move... AI has helped radiologists detect 20% more cases of breast cancer during screenings, new study finds Euronews Next · Lauren Chadwick Preliminary results from a Swedish trial showed that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping radiologists reduce their workload and detect more cases. … What does it take to make a hip-hop hit? TikTok. NBC News · Char Adams Rapper Armani White had a hit with his song, "Billie Eilish" — before the track had even been released. It happened with the help of an indelible... AI-enabled brain implant helps patient regain feeling and movement Engadget · Mariella Moon The researchers hope it could help patients living with paralysis 'live fuller, more independent lives.' Keith Thomas from New York was involved in a... Schools Are Now the Leading Target for Cyber Gangs as Ransom Payments Encourage Attacks The 74 · Mark Keierleber New research reveals how meeting hackers' demands can backfire, feeding a cycle of attacks that are already crippling districts nationwide. Shoddy …

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