The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have limited the Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies about contentious content. The court has agreed to take up the government's appeal, allowing the government to continue to communicate with social media companies and setting the stage for a major ruling on free speech and social media. The ruling is seen as a victory for free speech advocates, who argue that the government should not be able to limit the speech of citizens.
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NASA Unveils Historic Asteroid Sample Return Mission, Showcasing Most Samples Ever Returned to Earth
NASA Unveils Historic Asteroid Sample Return Mission, Showcasing Most Samples Ever Returned to Earth
NASA has unveiled its first-ever asteroid sample return mission, with samples from the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu containing water molecules and clay minerals. Daniel Glavin, co-investigator for the mission, said the findings were far more than expected and the main sample chamber has yet to be opened. The mission marks a major milestone for NASA, with the findings to inform future asteroid exploration and research.
On October 4th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The test will be broadcast to cellphones, televisions, and radios, and is intended to ensure that the EAS and WEA are operating effectively. No action is required from the public during the test, which is expected to last approximately one minute.
Apple has announced an update to the iOS17 system to address complaints of its recently released iPhone 15 lineup becoming uncomfortably hot. The company is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for the issue, and is working with app developers to make changes to prevent the phones from overheating. An update to the operating system is expected to be released soon to fix the glitch.
Tom Hanks has warned his fans about a video circulating online that uses artificial intelligence to falsely give the impression he is involved with a dental plan. AI and deepfake technology have the potential to revolutionize the creative industries, but Hanks is reminding his fans to be aware of the potential for misuse. He is set to be "de-aged" by an AI-fueled tool in the upcoming film "Here," which is becoming increasingly popular in the entertainment industry.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court will decide the legality of laws passed in Texas and Florida that seek to regulate the content moderation policies of…
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has made significant changes to its disinformation and election integrity team, including the head of the team, Aaron Rodericks. At least four people have been let go, and the move has been met with criticism from those who argue that the platform should be doing more to protect against foreign interference and misinformation. It remains to be seen how the changes will affect X’s ability to combat disinformation and protect election integrity.
Baltimore police have arrested 32-year-old Jason Billingsley, wanted on a first-degree murder warrant for the death of tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere. Police plan to reveal details of the capture in a news conference Thursday morning, and no further details were released. LaPere was found dead in her home in Mount Vernon on April 28, and the arrest of Billingsley brings closure to the case.