Tag: Technology Ethics
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Striking Gold: The SIM Card Scam Generating Buzz Online
Introduction: A Viral Claim Under the Microscope In a whirlwind of social media chatter, a startling headline has captured the public’s imagination: is it possible to extract tens or even hundreds of thousands of yuan in gold from ordinary SIM cards? Reports circulating on Chinese cyberspace and picked up by media outlets like Sin Chew…
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Ed Zitron Sees the AI Bubble Bursting: Backlash, Boom, and the Human Cost
Welcome to the moment of reckoning in tech journalism When Ed Zitron speaks about big tech, audiences listen. The longtime PR strategist and outspoken observer of Silicon Valley has consistently pushed back against the rosy narratives that accompany every wave of innovation. His latest commentary dives into a stark question: how long can the current…
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Love Machines by James Muldoon: The Risks and Rewards of Getting Intimate with AI
Introduction: Rethinking AI Risk James Muldoon’s Love Machines arrives as a timely counterpoint to apocalyptic AI narratives. Rather than warnings about rogue superintelligence alone, Muldoon centers the nuanced ways people might form intimate bonds with AI. The book reads as a sociologist’s inquiry into how technology finds its way into the most personal corners of…
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A New Mind Heist: The Debut Novel from Rockstar Co-Creator Dan Houser
From Console Classics to Literary Boundaries Dan Houser, long regarded as a driving force behind one of the most influential video game franchises of all time, has stepped into a new frontier: the literary world. After departing Rockstar Games and launching his own creative venture, Houser presents a debut novel that pivots away from interactive…
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When AI Meets the Job Market: The AI Workers Who Warn Friends to Stay Away
Introduction: A controversial stance from inside the AI economy In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, most conversations about artificial intelligence focus on capabilities, productivity boosts, and economic growth. But a growing and often overlooked chorus comes from the people who actually feed the systems that power AI: the workers behind the scenes. Some of these…
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You’re So Lucky I’m With You: Is the Trump-Musk Feud Finally Over?
Introduction: A Staged Reconciliation or a Real Break? The feud that once dominated headlines between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk appears to have taken a surprising turn. After months of public spats, criticisms, and pointed Twitter exchanges, Musk’s rare visit to the White House on Tuesday sparked speculation that the two…
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Guillermo del Toro on AI Art: He Hopes He’s Dead Before It Goes Mainstream
Overview: A Hollywood Voice on AI in Art Renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has long been a champion of traditional craft in cinema, and he recently shared a provocative stance on AI-generated art. In interviews and public appearances, del Toro expressed a wish that he might not live to see the day when artificial intelligence…
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Meta’s Controversial VR Impact on Children: Former Employees Speak Out
Introduction In a startling revelation, two former Meta employees testified before Congress, claiming that the company’s virtual reality (VR) products have inadvertently exposed children to inappropriate adult content. This alarming allegation raises significant questions about the safety and oversight of technology aimed at younger audiences. Claims of Adult Content Exposure According to the former employees,…
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Meta’s Alleged Negligence in Children’s VR Safety
Introduction to Meta’s VR Safety Allegations In a recent congressional testimony, two former employees of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of children using the company’s virtual reality (VR) products. According to the whistleblowers, children have been exposed to inappropriate adult content, including nudity and sexual propositions. This…