Signal messaging app and its security
When the White House disclosed that senior US officials were using the free messaging app Signal for a private group chat, it made headlines.
Jeffrey Goldberg, the chief editor of the Atlantic, was among the group that inadvertently discussed plans for an attack against the Houthi group in Yemen.
There has been a massive backlash after Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer called it “one of the most stunning” military intelligence leaks in history and called for an investigation.
However, what is Signal in reality, and how safe were the communications between the top politicians on it?
TikTok’s ‘Chubby Filter’ Removed After Backlash Over Body-Shaming Concerns
Numerous users, along with experts, pressured TikTok to remove its ‘chubby filter’ because they believed this feature spread damaging beauty standards and body shaming practices. The artificial intelligence-based filter adjusted user facial structures to make them appear heavier,r which caused worry about psychological effects on body perceptions.
The Slow but Steady Advance of Driverless Vehicles
Remote-controlled vehicles served as predicted future transport solutions until multiple recent situations exposed their benefits together with encountered complications. The safety of driverless cars is questioned after Mike Johns appeared in a viral video where he found himself stuck in a disabled Waymo driverless taxi. Waymo Tesla, Zoox, and other companies advance their technology while expanding service coverage despite recent obstacles.
Roblox CEO’s Online Safety Advice Sparks Debate Among Parents
Roblox’s popular child-oriented gaming service now faces renewed public attention because of CEO Dave Baszucki’s public statements on security measures. During his recent BBC interview, Baszucki told parents they should not allow their children to use Roblox if they feel uncomfortable. A heated national conversation has developed following his comments about what parents should do regarding child security and platform safety duties toward their users.
Facebook’s Alleged Collaboration with China: A Deep Dive into the Whistleblower Claims
Sarah Wynn-Williams believes Facebook formed a cooperative partnership with Chinese officials to develop content restriction methods for the Chinese market. Sarah Wynn-Williams disclosed her information through a new book and an SEC whistleblower complaint after her tenure as global public policy director at Facebook.
Why People Are Cutting Back Their Online Profiles
A steadily increasing number of people are reducing their online presence as digital presence has become virtually essential to daily activities. People are reevaluating their internet data-sharing practices because of privacy apprehensions, growing artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber threat developments.
Musk reports that X is facing a cyberattack.
On March 10th, X, a social media platform, experienced intermittent outages reportedly due to a critical cyberattack, as stated by its owner Elon Musk, attributed the disruption to an unusually powerful cyberattack.