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Threads Is the New Cool Hangout—for Brands Jul 20, 2023

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With big names like Wendy’s and Netflix, brand-on-brand chatter is shaping Meta’s new social media app. That could leave little room for people.

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Meta’s Threads Could Make—or Break—the Fediverse Jul 19, 2023

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Meta promised to make Threads compatible with the decentralized protocol underlying Mastodon. Proponents of interoperable social media can’t agree whether to welcome or fear it.

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Automakers Say They Resolved the Right-to-Repair Fight. Critics Aren’t Ready to Make Peace Jul 18, 2023

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An auto industry pact claims to end the controversy over car data that has embroiled repair shops, parts manufacturers, and car owners. But many doubts remain.

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AI Could Change How Blind People See the World Jul 17, 2023

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Assistive technology services are integrating OpenAI's GPT-4, using artificial intelligence to help describe objects and people.

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Ukraine's Botanists Risked Their Lives for a Priceless Collection Jul 14, 2023

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When the war came to Kherson, a small group of scientists ventured into the ruined city to rescue a unique herbarium.

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Armed Guards and Shootings Plague Airbnb’s Party Ban Jul 13, 2023

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People are still using short-term rentals to throw unruly parties—some of them deadly. Local communities are trying to fight back.

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Congress Wants to Take Back Power Over Crypto Jul 12, 2023

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On Wednesday, US senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand will unveil proposed legislation to decide once and for all how digital assets should be regulated.

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How to Find Your Twitter Friends on Threads Jul 11, 2023

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Want to reconnect with people and grow your clout on Threads? Here are a few tips to help you get started.

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ChatGPT Is Reshaping Crowd Work Jul 10, 2023

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Although some workers shun chatbot help, platforms are adopting policies or technology to deter use of AI—potentially making crowd work more difficult.

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Open-Source Your Blender to Fight Electronic Waste Jul 07, 2023

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Berlin-based Open Funk is tackling throwaway culture with a blender that's as easy to fix as to replace.

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