Technology

June 2, 2023 8:00 PM

Minneapolis students use 'Rickroll' prank to highlight district computer security flaws

Two Minneapolis Public Schools students used an email prank Friday to draw attention to what they say are more security flaws in the district's computer systems.

by Matt Sepic

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June 2, 2023 4:19 PM

YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections

The Google-owned video platform's reversal comes as former President Donald Trump continues to baselessly claim the 2020 election was stolen

by Shannon Bond

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May 31, 2023 4:00 AM

Worried about your kids' video gaming? Explore their online worlds yourself

Games probably won't rot your kid's brain. But kids do need guidance in using them wisely. Here's how to help them, starting with spending some of your own time in the games your kids can't put down.

by Yuki Noguchi

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May 30, 2023 8:47 PM

Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI

The AI programs we are creating could outsmart us and lead to our collective demise, according to the tech industry's leading experts who say it's time to address the threats they pose.

by Vanessa Romo

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May 24, 2023 4:06 AM

Netflix has officially begun its plan to make users pay extra for password sharing

Netflix first announced in March 2022 it would charge extra for password sharing, pointing to concerns that the practice was contributing to revenue loss.

by Ayana Archie

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May 23, 2023 7:41 PM

DeSantis is expected to announce a presidential run on Twitter with Elon Musk

The Florida governor's wife, Casey DeSantis, further teased the likely run on Twitter with a video showing DeSantis taking to a stage with an American flag backdrop.

by Washington Desk

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May 23, 2023 1:16 PM

5 questions about the new streaming service Max — after a glitchy launch

How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max? NPR's Eric Deggans tackles these questions and more ... now that he's finally able to log in.

by Eric Deggans

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May 22, 2023 5:19 PM

Fake viral images of an explosion at the Pentagon were probably created by AI

Authorities quickly confirmed that no explosion had taken place but the faked images spread on Twitter for a short time. The incident briefly sent the stock market lower.

by Shannon Bond

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May 22, 2023 2:57 PM

TikTok sues Montana over its new law banning the app

TikTok says Montana does not have the authority to weigh in on national security issues and that the law deprives American TikTok users of their free speech rights.

by Bobby Allyn