Technology

Meta is rolling out new changes to Instagram and Threads, automatically limiting the amount of political content users see from accounts they do not follow.

Politics & Government

Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that

5:20am March 26, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Meta is now limiting the amount of political content it recommends to Instagram and Threads users. Here's why it made the change — and how to opt out of it.

National

Indiana bans cellphones in class

11:36am March 25, 2024

Next fall, kids in Indiana public schools will face a general ban on cellphones in classrooms under a law passed overwhelmingly by the legislature.

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Some TikTok creators have embraced the de-influencer movement, like Diana Wiebe, seen in a screenshot here, who goes by the TikTok handle @depressiondotgov and critiques social media influencing.

Arts

'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing

5:00am March 25, 2024

by Brianna Scott

A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.

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Country music star Luke Bryan gives a fist bump to Gov. Bill before Lee signed a bill Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

5:50am March 22, 2024

by Rebecca Rosman

The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections.

The Justice Department is suing Apple over antitrust violations.

Politics & Government

The U.S. sues Apple, saying it abuses its power to monopolize the smartphone market

7:59pm March 21, 2024

by Dara Kerr

The federal government accuses Apple of using its monopoly power to stomp out competitors and keep customers from switching phones.

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and company employees celebrate on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, prior to his company's IPO, Thursday.

Economy

Reddit stock starts trading 38% above initial public offering price

6:53pm March 21, 2024

by Bobby Allyn

Reddit, the San Francisco social media site that describes itself as "the front page of the internet," is debuting as a public stock on Thursday.

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This week in science: whale menopause, bird rest stops and a speech-generating patch

6:12pm March 21, 2024

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Margaret Cirino about whale menopause, songbird rest stops along migratory routes, and a device that allows people with voice disorders to speak.

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High school students taking part in the University of Washington's annual MisInfo Day earlier this month. They are looking at pictures of faces to tell whether the images were created with generative AI tools or authentic.

AI images and conspiracy theories are driving a push for media literacy education

12:38pm March 21, 2024

by Kim Malcolm

One of the nation's best-known media literacy events for high school students is expanding as demand grows for skills to identify deepfake images and online conspiracy theories.

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Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Marco Rubio, R-Fla., right, talks with Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., left, during a panel hearing earlier this month.

Politics & Government

Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

10:12am March 21, 2024

by Deirdre Walsh

Senators who attended a classified intelligence briefing focused on TikTok's influence say the public should get the same information. There's bipartisan support for a vote on a House bill on the app.

Princess Peach steals the show in her first starring role since 2005's Super Princess Peach.

Arts

Princess Peach transforms from supporting player to leading lady in 'Showtime!'

7:00am March 21, 2024

by Rakiesha Chase-Jackson

Princess Peach steals the show in diverse roles like Dashing Thief, Ninja and Mermaid. These delightful transformations elevate a game otherwise weighed down by lackluster boss fights.