How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts
Elon Musk said such a measure would be unavoidable in order to "curb the relentless onslaught of bots" on the website.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project
The project's goal is to distinguish people from bots online, while doling out a cryptocurrency bonus as a incentive to participate.
Sun Aug 13 2023
Europeans scramble in AI race
Dozens of startups are working on developing their own bots based on existing AI models or, more rarely, developing their own.
Mon Mar 06 2023
The 'sci-food' bistro serving dishes made by robots
Bots & Pots is billed as the first restaurant in the world where all the dishes are prepared by robots, autonomously, or almost.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Top producer Russia thwarts move to redefine 'conflict diamonds'
Russia has torpedoed a Western-backed proposal to discuss whether its diamonds are funding war ahead of a meeting in Botswana.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Musk suggests that he could seek to cut price for Twitter buy
Independent researchers have estimated that anywhere from 9 pct to 15 pct of the millions of Twitter profiles are bots.
Tue May 17 2022
Malaysians banned from travelling to seven countries including South Africa
Malaysians are banned from travelling to seven countries, namely South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe following the emergence of the new COVID-19 strain.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Manipulating Twitter Trends is possible, and it's dangerous
Many trends are created solely by bots exploiting a vulnerability in the Twitter algorithm.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Twitter planning to create label for automated 'bot' accounts
Twitter Inc is planning to create a new type of account for bots next year that will identify them as automated.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Esports fights cheating bugs, bots and hacks
Players are increasingly excluded from competitions, suspended, or even banned for life, for having given in to the temptation of an easy victory.
Sun Oct 18 2020
What are the micro-organisms causing elephant deaths in Botswana?
Botswana wildlife officials said on Monday that toxins produced by microscopic organisms called cyanobacteria had caused the deaths of 330 elephants this year.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana
At least 350 elephants were found dead in Botswana since May.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Trump's prez debate success was boosted by online bots: study
More than four times as many tweets were made by automated accounts in favour of Republican candidate Trump around the first US presidential debate on Sept 26 as by those backing Clinton.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Facebook brings 'chat bots' to Messenger
Facebook extended its reach beyond online socializing by building artificial-intelligence powered 'bots' into its Messenger application to allow businesses to have software engage in lifeline.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024