How Ivorian cyber-scammers help us to understand the magic of the internet
In Côte d'Ivoire, brouteurs are known for chasing a life of fame and fortune. Alexander NewellSocieties that identify as “modern”...
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When self-driving cars crash, who’s responsible? Courts and insurers need to know what’s inside the ‘black box’
ShutterstockThe first serious accident involving a self-driving car in Australia occurred in March this year. A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries...
Alcohol marketing has crossed borders and entered the metaverse – how do we regulate the new digital risk?
Getty ImagesThe World Health Organization’s newly released report on regulating cross-border alcohol marketing raises the alarm for countries like Australia...
TikTok is more than just a frivolous app for lip-syncing and dancing – Podcast
TikTok can be used as a tool to educate and has been a space for sharing information during major events....
There are systems ‘guarding’ your data in cyberspace – but who is guarding the guards?
ShutterstockWe use internet-connected devices to access our bank accounts, keep our transport systems moving, communicate with our colleagues, listen to...
Accused Buffalo mass shooter had threatened a shooting while in high school. Could more have been done to avert the tragedy?
Many mass shooters show signs of distress before their attack. Smederevac via iStock/Getty Images PlusNearly a year before he was...
We tracked election ad spending for 4,000 Facebook pages. Here’s what they’re posting about – and why cybersecurity is the bigger concern
ShutterstockHave you noticed your Facebook and Instagram feed filling up with political ads lately? The social media strategies of many...
Curious Kids: what are NFTs – and why are they so expensive?
shutterstock What is the purpose of making NFTs and what makes some of them so costly? – Tanvi, aged 16,...
How do keys open locks?
The depths of the valleys on a key act like a code that must match the lock. Robin Smith/The Image...
Robots are creating images and telling jokes. 5 things to know about foundation models and the next generation of AI
An image created by DALL-E 2 in response to the prompt 'a robot hand drawing'. OpenAIIf you’ve seen photos of...
