The early internet was like the coolest club around. Then, big tech companies swept in. But the alternative to a corporate online world has always existed.
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In the early days the internet was a free, egalitarian space for anyone to surf. Now, commercial interests rule – but users do still have some control.
Experts know simply banning kids from social media isn’t going to protect them from harm – but there’s lots of evidence on what we can do instead.
Brazil’s attempt to strike a balance between free speech and regulation of online platforms has become politicized – complicating future legislation.
As more internet devices run increasingly data-heavy apps, there’s a squeeze on the wireless spectrum. High-frequency terahertz waves could ease the crunch with the help of chips that control the beams.
Network equipment riding on balloons, airships, gliders and planes could boost internet access, including in disaster zones, and improve scientific monitoring.
Platforms are doing everything in their power to keep us hooked to their dopamine-generating features. How can we keep control of our digital time? Teenagers have their own strategies.
The landmark ruling against the tech giant could change the way we all use the internet.
These cables are typically no wider than a garden hose.
Between AI and bingeing TV shows, we’re using more data than ever – and data centres are power hungry. Thankfully, there are some ways to optimise their electricity use.
A new study reveals just how digitally dependent most New Zealanders are now. Disconnecting requires conscious effort – and it could even cost you money.
Our interconnected world is also making us vulnerable to outages.
Widely available AI tools are supercharging cyber crime, which means we need to stay on top of our online security like never before.
The CrowdStrike outage reveals the fragility of interconnected systems – a digital monoculture makes us all vulnerable.
A faulty software update crippled airlines, hospitals and government services. A security researcher explains why it’s likely to happen again and what needs to be done to lower the odds of a repeat.
Think you can trust every website? One typo and you could be caught in a phishing trap.
Regulating how kids access the internet – including social media – must balance protection from harm with children’s rights to expression and information.
Contrary to what you may have heard, your mindset may be the biggest thing affecting how social media connects to your wellbeing.
Young people use social media to connect with culture and community, and to have a voice on political issues that concern them.
The prevailing human reaction to the idea of artificial intelligence has always been fear, revealed in the way film has portrayed our increasingly important relationship with AI over the years.
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