Augmented reality (AR) uses wearable tech to enhance the physical world. To develop and enhance AR experiences, companies are tracking users’ eye movements, which may be more revealing than intended.
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Imposing outright social media bans can do more harm than good.
There are benefits to taking college classes in the metaverse, but there are also potential problems.
None of the major digital platforms lets the public see what advertising they carry and how it’s targeted, according to a new report.
BlenderBot3’s distaste for its creator sits uncomfortably with its taciturn approach to hate speech.
A privacy researcher found a ‘code injection’ that allows Instagram and Facebook to collect sensitive user data, including passwords and credit card details.
Who makes money from the metaverse, and how, comes down to what it becomes. And shaping the metaverse is, to a large degree, a matter of definitions.
Recently, concerns have been raised over the harm caused by misinformation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and federal elections.
Frances Haugen, Timnit Gebru and Janneke Parrish are at the forefront of a group of high-profile women calling out big tech. Is there a connection between their gender and their role as whistleblowers?
An expert had a confusing time trying out Facebook dating.
A Meta spokesperson told The Conversation non-news pages had been taken down by mistake. Whistleblower allegations contradict this.
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is seen as a threat to the digital public square. International regulation is required to protect internet users’ access to democratic public spaces.
From deepfakes to VR: the metaverse could change the future of film and TV production, but probably not as much as some might fear.
The success of the metaverse – whether people use it or not – will rely heavily on the environments that are created.
While the ACCC failed in a similar case against Google in 2013, there are some key details in this one which could give it more leverage.
The language around former UK deputy prime minister’s promotion was very telling.
The Chinese platform has become a major thorn in Mark Zuckerberg’s side.
The laws about cookies are fairly clear in EU and UK, but many big companies are breaking them anyway.
That impossibly beautiful model on Instagram might be just that. CGI influencers are already on social media, and Meta’s commercial interest means it shouldn’t be in charge of the ethical guidelines.
Activision’s big titles have led the way in getting us used to virtual worlds. Making them VR will be a gamechanger.
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