Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
As world's youngest certified drone pilots, St. Pete middle school students ready to soar
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
They aren't old enough to drive, but students at Azalea Middle School in St. Petersburg are getting a unique opportunity to become certified in drone flight and safety.
Instagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for some users
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Florida to target social media companies for blocking individual users
In a politically charged issue that has become a rallying cry for Gov. Ron DeSantis and many other Republicans, a House committee Tuesday will take up a proposal that targets large social-media companies that block users from their platforms.
In a politically charged issue that has become a rallying cry for Gov. Ron DeSantis and many other Republicans, a House committee Tuesday will take up a proposal that targets large social-media companies that block users from their platforms.
YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
Plea deal on the table for teen accused of hacking Bill Gates, Obama's Twitter accounts
Accused teenage Twitter hacker Graham Clark remains in jail on a high bond of $725,000, but his case may be resolved soon after his lawyer announced prosecutors offered a plea deal that includes youth sentencing.
Accused teenage Twitter hacker Graham Clark remains in jail on a high bond of $725,000, but his case may be resolved soon after his lawyer announced prosecutors offered a plea deal that includes youth sentencing.
Zoom fatigue is real, Stanford study concludes
Zoom fatigue is real. Spending so much time online, even if you're talking to friends through video, can make you tired, irritated and emotionally drained.
Zoom fatigue is real. Spending so much time online, even if you're talking to friends through video, can make you tired, irritated and emotionally drained.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
DeSantis, Sprowls continue targeting data privacy, security
Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, continued their push against big technology companies Monday, introducing legislation focused on data privacy and security.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, continued their push against big technology companies Monday, introducing legislation focused on data privacy and security.
Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
Twitter’s Trump ban is ‘permanent' and former president will not be allowed back on platform, CFO says
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
90-year-old man spends $10,000 on 2 ads in WSJ to tell AT&T CEO about his slow internet service
A 90-year-old California man took out two ads in the Wall Street Journal, which set him back over $10,000, to let AT&T’s CEO know about his abysmal internet service speed.
A 90-year-old California man took out two ads in the Wall Street Journal, which set him back over $10,000, to let AT&T’s CEO know about his abysmal internet service speed.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
DeSantis proposes law to fine social media companies for 'censorship'
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a law passed that would fine social media companies $100,000 a day for "de-platforming" a political candidate online.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a law passed that would fine social media companies $100,000 a day for "de-platforming" a political candidate online.
GameStop stock frenzy: Robinhood, others limit trading, sparking lawsuit and Senate panel hearing
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update devices to fix 'actively exploited' security bugs
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to iOS 14.4 ASAP to fix security bugs that may have already been “actively exploited.”
Twitter permanently bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
USF study shows the role of misinformation, politicization in pandemic recovery
A new survey from the University of South Florida released Monday shows how misinformation about the pandemic politicized a non-partisan issue.
A new survey from the University of South Florida released Monday shows how misinformation about the pandemic politicized a non-partisan issue.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Twitch bans Trump ‘indefinitely,’ cites ‘ongoing risk of further incitement of violence’
Twitch, a popular streaming platform, said it will disable President Donald Trump’s account “indefinitely” over an “ongoing risk of further incitement of violence.”
Twitch, a popular streaming platform, said it will disable President Donald Trump’s account “indefinitely” over an “ongoing risk of further incitement of violence.”