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Internet Archive violated publisher copyrights by lending ebooks, court rules
The lawsuit originated from the Internet Archive’s decision to launch the “National Emergency Library” during the early days of the pandemic.
DuckDuckGo's AI assist feature summarizes Wikipedia pages to answer search queries
Following the lead of Microsoft and Google, DuckDuckGo is about to dip its toes in generative AI.
SpaceX offers $200 per month ‘global roaming’ internet service to Starlink waitlist clients
It appears SpaceX is preparing to offer global roaming to some customers.
Microsoft wants students to develop better online research habits
Microsoft has unveiled a search 'coach' in Teams that helps students search for reliable sources and spot misinformation.
Microsoft Edge puts an AI ‘copilot’ in your browser
Microsoft is updating Edge with an AI 'copilot' that helps with everyday tasks.
Twitter will now remember your tab preference on Android and iOS
Twitter's Android and iOS apps will now remember whether you had the "For You" or "Following" tab open when you close them.
Documents show Meta paid for data scraping despite years of denouncing it
Meta was paying a company to scrape data from sites for years despite its own attempts to fight the practice.
Artifact is an AI-driven news aggregation app from the creators of Instagram
Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are back with a new project: a news aggregation app that features a TikTok-like "For You" feed.
Twitter makes it easier to avoid the annoying 'For You' tab
Twitter now defaults to the timeline tab you last used — you won't have to put up with 'For You' if you don't want it.
CNET pauses publication of AI-written stories amid controversy
CNET is pausing releases of AI-written articles after uproars over errors and a lack of disclosure.
Instagram adds a new 'Quiet Mode' and recommendation controls
Instagram's new Quiet Mode allows you to silence notifications from the app. The company has also introduced new tools to shape your Explore tab.
Wikipedia's first desktop design update in a decade doesn't rock the boat (updated)
Wikipedia's desktop website has finally been redesigned, but it's a stealthier upgrade than you might think.
Twitter's For You tabbed interface starts rolling out on desktop web browsers
Twitter’s “For You” tab, which debuted on iOS devices earlier this week, has begun rolling out to desktop web browsers.
Amazon brings Prime shipping to more third-party sites on January 31st
Amazon is bringing 'Buy with Prime' to third-party sites in the US at the end of January.
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
Google is helping smaller websites fight terrorist content by making a free moderation tool.
LockBit ransomware gang apologizes for SickKids hospital attack and offers free decryptor
The LockBit ransomware gang has issued a rare apology for an attack that targeted Canada's largest pediatric hospital.
Twitter 'Affiliate' badges arrive to combat brand impersonation
Twitter's new Affiliate badges allow brands and organizations to designate their sub-accounts.
Musk's new poll: Should I stay or go as Twitter CEO?
Elon Musk took to Twitter on Sunday to ask his followers whether he should step down as the company's chief executive officer.
Twitter is shutting down Revue, the newsletter platform it bought last year
Twitter will shut down its Revue newsletter service early next year.
Twitter has reportedly dismissed Elon Musk's personal lawyer
Twitter is reportedly taking drastic measures to cut costs.
