New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. Thi...
If TikTok is Banned, What Happens to Creators and Fans?
TikTok is facing a looming ban in the United States. The company will make a final effort to argue its case before the Supreme Court on Friday; if it loses, the law forcing TikTok to spin off from its China-based parent company or be banned in the United States is set to go into effect on January 19. Will that mean the app disappears from users’ phones overnight? Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, breaks down what the ban would look like for users, in practical terms. And influencers Eli Rallo and Joanne Molinaro, aka The Korean Vegan, share what it would mean for people who make a living from the app.
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What You Should Buy Before Trump’s Tariffs
Many people voted for President-elect Donald Trump with the hope that he’d lower the cost of groceries and other essentials. But Trump’s promised tariffs on imported goods could raise the cost of products ranging from computers to cars to refrigerators. So, is there anything you should consider buying now, before that happens? CNN Business economics writer Elisabeth Buchwald has the lowdown. Read Elisabeth’s full article here.
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Should You Say Yes to a TSA Face Scan?
If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. More than 200 US airports are now using facial recognition technology to identify passengers. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with big picture risks. She explains what’s going on with these face scans — and how to opt out.
Read more about Dr. Joy’s nonprofit, the Algorithmic Justice League, here.
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Remembering All Your Passwords is Hard. Let's Make It Easier
CNN Audio’s senior producer Haley has a confession: she uses the same password for everything. Research shows she’s not alone. Why is this a problem? And what’s the safest way to create and manage your passwords? Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security, has some answers that won’t make your head spin.
The password managers Rachel mentions include: Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane, and KeePass
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Debunking Conspiracies This Holiday Season? Let AI Help.
Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. These kinds of beliefs are nothing new, but social media has helped make many of them more mainstream. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help? A recent study, published in Science, asked that very question — and the results were surprising. Thomas Costello, an assistant professor of psychology at American University and co-author of the study, breaks down the findings.
Try chatting with the bot yourself at debunkbot.com.
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New technologies like artificial intelligence, facial recognition and social media algorithms are changing our world so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This cutting-edge tech often inspires overblown hype — and fear. That’s where we come in. Each week, CNN Tech Writer Clare Duffy will break down how these technologies work and what they’ll mean for your life in terms that don’t require an engineering degree to understand. And we’ll empower you to start experimenting with these tools, without getting played by them.
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