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…addiction, safety, and mental health Mastodon is about to launch its take on Bluesky’s starter packs Emma Roth Apr 9 Jay Peters Apr 6 Bluesky has had some issues today. Outage…
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Linux devs are fighting the new age-gated internet
…He spent weeks pushing for changes and sharing updates online. On April 23rd, he appeared before a Colorado House of Representatives committee meeting to make his case. “Everyone should have access to…
This system can sort real pictures from AI fakes — why aren’t platforms using it?
…platforms and viewers check credentials * Online platforms scan for image credentials and visibly flag key information to their users. * Viewers can also access a database to independently check if an image carries…
Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman’s “unconstrained” relationship with the truth
…It just said they had to talk about what their models were capable of and release some safety testing. And then they all backed Trump, and Trump came in and wiped all…
Are you ready for what it takes to stop ghost guns?
…Today, almost anyone with a printer, internet access, and enough patience can browse file-sharing sites and attempt to make their own gun. But a new volley of legislation progressing in California…
Transportation
…The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is testing advanced driver assist systems, and the first vehicle to receive passing grades is the 2026 Model Y. The vehicle was inspected in four categories…
Age verification is a mess but we’re doing it anyway
…For now, Hales says it’s important for companies and lawmakers to think through “the balancing act of privacy and safety.” It’s one that no policy or age verification provider has…
Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit
…2025,” and was now working on a slate of hard policy issues beyond the App Store Accountability Act: kids’ online safety within the national AI framework, IVF and surrogacy access, and its…
Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition review: a polarizing choice
…Early Access Program Terms and Conditions * United States Regional Privacy Notice * Health and Safety Information * Voice Controls Privacy Notice You can also view all the associated AI glasses legal and privacy documentation…
The load-bearing platform holding up the US social safety net
…wealth distribution, geopolitical conflict, the holes in the social safety net. And that’s also in direct tension with the platform being a for-profit company, collecting fees and tips and feeling…