Superintelligent machines with evil intentions have haunted screens for almost a century. The Washington Post’s Shira Ovide considers why narratives about killer robots and rogue AI assistants make for compelling horror stories.
Scott Brennen and his team at NYU’s Center on Technology Policy tested reactions to AI disclosures as well as state regulations. Among the surprising findings: “We saw AI labels hurt candidates that use generative AI.”
Elizabeth Laird of the Center for Democracy and Technology explains how parents, teachers and students are dealing with the spread of AI-generated abusive images.
Parts can be more easily replaced in the new iPhone 16 than in earlier models, thanks largely to right-to-repair advocates. Kyle Wiens, CEO of the repair guide website iFixit, explains.
A recent investigation by The Washington Post found that some election-related content is being deprioritized by Instagram’s algorithms in the leadup to Nov. 5.
Michelle Bishop of the National Disability Rights Network explains the balance between accessibility and security risks, and how to separate that from misinformation.
