Facebook doesn't fool me – but I worry about how it affects you
Much of the criticism of Facebook relates to how the company's algorithms target users that show slanted content.
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Congress is considering privacy legislation – be afraid
States like California have been at the forefront of privacy innovation in recent decades. A possible federal law could bring their experimentation to a halt, harming consumers.
How cryptocurrency scams work
Cryptocurrency fraudsters have swindled their victims out of hundreds of millions - even billions - of dollars. What do they do to earn people's trust and then take their money?
How Uber and other digital platforms could trick us using behavioral science – unless we act fast
Uber's IPO will value the company at more than $80 billion, yet the data it collects on its users may be worth even more - and creates the potential for dangerous manipulation.
We're increasingly living under the regime of the algorithm
Tech companies aren't just trying to find information about users to sell it to companies that want to push merchandise. They're competing to create the best "brain-hacking" programs.
Our smartphone addiction is killing us – can apps that limit screen time offer a lifeline?
Software makers including Apple have been creating apps aimed at limiting how much time we spend using our smartphones. A behavioral scientist explains how - and whether - they work.
The new digital divide is between people who opt out of algorithms and people who don't
Opting out of tracking and decisions is a luxury. What happens to those on the wrong side of the new digital divide?
When is dead really dead? Study on pig brains reinforces that death is a vast gray area
After four hours, a study showed activity in the brains of decapitated pigs. When does death really occur?
Artificial intelligence can now emulate human behaviors – soon it will be dangerously good
Artificial intelligence is getting better - and more scary - by the day. Will you be able to tell what is real and what is fake?
Your Broadcast TV Channels May Change Frequencies
If you use an antenna for television viewing, changes are coming that may affect you.