Articles tagged with Internet
A study by Universitat Oberta de Catalunya researchers found that digital tools have an important role in prisons' educational programmes and inmates' emotional well-being. However, unequal access to internet-connected devices and outdated equipment limit their impact.
Curtin University researchers have detected significant Starlink satellite interference with radio astronomy observations, affecting up to 30% of images. The study highlights the need for regulatory improvements to minimize the impact of satellite technology on research.
A faulty cybersecurity software update led to a widespread technology outage at US hospitals, resulting in disruptions to patient-facing network services. Internet measurement techniques may be useful for surveillance and study of critical digital health care infrastructure.
A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults consider AI-generated summaries to be somewhat or very reliable, while another 45% say they sometimes give them the answer they need. However, half of respondents are not comfortable with healthcare providers using AI tools.
The ITU-UNICEF initiative has established a new base in Geneva to connect every school to the Internet by 2030. The centre hosts training and support for governments to meet their digital development goals, promoting inclusive education.
The UC3M conference explored various topics in music research, including the impact of streaming on Latin American music, fandom in Eurovision, and the role of women in jazz. The event also featured participatory projects and critical questioning of musical diversity.
Researchers at Texas A&M University found that websites use browser fingerprinting to track people across browser sessions and sites. Even users who opt out of tracking under privacy laws may still be silently tracked through fingerprinting.
A study by the SmartVote project reveals a growing social concern about information manipulation, with far-right parties being major sources of false content on social networks. The report highlights the need to improve media literacy to combat disinformation and its impact on democratic quality.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that as preteens used more social media, their depressive symptoms increased by 35%. The research team tracked changes over time in each child to accurately assess the link between social media and depression. Experts suggest using digital habits tools to create healthier online behavior...
Researchers argue that news media have failed to critically scrutinize Big Tech's impact on society. Alexandra Schwinges suggests a 'software update' for journalism, focusing on data journalism and cross-border collaboration to safeguard democratic values like transparency and accountability.
A new study found that Michigan Medicaid telehealth improved access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas. The program increased the use of telehealth among enrollees, who were highly satisfied with the experience, and reduced barriers such as transportation and caregiving responsibilities.
Researchers found that nearly 10% of compliant websites still run non-compliant ads, violating the Acceptable Ads Standard. Flaws in ad-filtering rules allow advertisers to bypass size and format restrictions, putting user privacy at risk.
A new study suggests AI-driven smart devices can revolutionize healthcare by detecting cardiac issues early, triggering emergency responses. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) technology enables real-time patient monitoring and analysis, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
A study by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid examines the Internet's influence on politics and power, highlighting concerns about media control and erosion of democratic values. The research warns against confusing technology with media logic and emphasizes the need for critical analysis of digital narratives.
Researchers used hydroacoustic data to detect a possible submarine landslide in Trou Sans Fond Canyon offshore of Ivory Coast, which may have broken communications cables and disrupted internet traffic in March 2024. The detection could help identify threats to undersea infrastructure and inform engineering standards.
A new study from Tel Aviv University used AI tools to discover that 23.9% of people exercise to improve their appearance, while 18.9% prioritize physical health and 16.9% for mental well-being. The study also identified effective strategies for maintaining physical fitness, including creating exercise habits.
Researchers at Mizzou have developed a proactive approach using artificial intelligence to address evolving threats against smart grids. The CIBR-Fort system can predict cyberattacks with 91.88% accuracy and defend against them in real-time, enabling scalable security for power grids of the future.
A new study reveals that most well-known national suicide prevention organizations do not have easily accessible resources targeting older adults, who are at the highest risk of suicide. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted campaigns and tailored prevention programs that address the unique healthcare needs of older adults.
YuraScanner harnesses LLMs to navigate web applications like humans do, identifying tasks and workflows. It detects previously unknown XSS vulnerabilities, surpassing existing scanners.
Researchers found that blocking mobile internet for two weeks led to notable improvements in mental health, subjective well-being, and sustained attention. Participants spent more time engaging in offline activities and experienced increased sleep, social connection, and decision control.
Reducing smartphone use improves cognitive functioning, mental health, and wellbeing. Blocking internet access for two weeks resulted in significant improvements in sustained attention ability and symptoms of depression.
Researchers from Science Tokyo developed three design techniques to enhance power efficiency and data rates in wireless transmitters, enabling synergistic operation of electronic devices. The techniques avoid the power-hungry CORDIC circuit block and ensure linearity in amplitude and phase modulation.
Researchers develop a new framework called MSF-Net to improve WiFi-based human activity recognition, achieving high accuracy scores compared to state-of-the-art techniques. The technology has potential applications in smart homes, rehabilitation medicine, and care for the elderly.
A new study found that fertility-tracking technology use increased in some US states after the Dobbs decision, with more women using apps for pregnancy prevention rather than planning. The study suggests a need for education on tech's reliability and implications for user data security.
Researchers developed a new algorithm that combines fibre optic data with traditional seismometer measurements to improve earthquake detection. The approach works well even in noisy environments and can be applied to any fibre network, enabling more detailed and effective seismic monitoring networks.
A recent study evaluating NewsGuard's media reliability rating service found no evidence of bias against conservative news outlets. The analysis of over 11,000 sources in nine countries revealed stable trustworthiness scores since 2022, with the US receiving lower ratings due to hyper-partisan sources lacking editorial practices.
A large-scale study analyzing over three million job postings finds that Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are accelerating the transformation of the job market. While demand for partly substitutable skills reduces, new jobs are created in areas such as chatbot development and machine learning.
PolitiFi, a new form of meme coin cryptocurrency inspired by internet culture and humour, was explicitly affiliated with political candidates in the 2024 US elections. The coins helped shape narratives, enhance visibility, and boost political engagement among voters in the cryptosphere.
The paper highlights the need for a critical re-evaluation of how we study digital technologies' impact on young people's mental health. Oxford researchers call for a collaborative evidence-based framework to regulate AI integration into online platforms, ensuring its safety and benefits for children and adolescents.
The researchers developed a novel camera-based system that adapts to traffic flow in real-time, ensuring efficient monitoring and resource use. The system's two approaches, the Random-Value-Camera-Level Algorithm and the ALL-Random-With-Weight Algorithm, optimize camera usage and save energy while maintaining reliable surveillance.
The demonstration used automatic polarization compensation to stabilize the polarization of a signal sent over a commercial network with no downtime. The approach enabled continuous transmission of signals for more than 30 hours without interruptions.
A pioneering new mathematical model developed by Oxford researchers could help assess the risks posed by AI and protect people's privacy. The method provides a robust scientific framework for evaluating identification techniques, including browser fingerprinting.
Researchers successfully transmit quantum information through a 30-kilometer-long fiberoptic cable carrying internet traffic, introducing a new possibility for combining quantum communication with existing internet cables. This breakthrough simplifies the infrastructure required for distributed quantum sensing or computing applications.
Research published in PLOS ONE found that older adults in the U.K. are more likely to be repeatedly victimized by cybercrime, resulting in significant financial loss. This demographic is particularly vulnerable due to factors such as health conditions and social isolation.
A new study found that Norwegian boys are outperforming girls in learning English as a second language, with the gap increasing at age 13. The researchers suggest that online gaming and digital technology may be contributing factors, contradicting conventional wisdom about gender differences in language acquisition.
Dr Florian Kaiser leads €3 million ERC Consolidator Grant-funded research on quantum integration, aiming to create practical applications and overcome scalability challenges in quantum technologies. The goal is to integrate quantum processors and memories on a single chip, enabling superior performance and minimal energy consumption.
A new study found that local and non-Anglo artist representation in Australian charts has declined since the rise of digital streaming. Indigenous music from Australia and New Zealand saw a significant decline in singles chart share, from 16.6% to 2.5%, while albums chart share also decreased.
A recent study by UCL researchers reveals that people with poorer mental health are more prone to browsing negative content online, which further exacerbates their symptoms. The study found that adding 'content labels' to webpages can help users make healthier and more informed decisions about the content they consume.
A new book by Dr Merten Reglitz proposes a human right to free internet access, including protections against government censorship and surveillance. The research argues that governments should provide guaranteed access to the internet with sufficient quality to meet basic human rights needs.
Repeated exposure to online lies can lead content moderators to believe false claims, as demonstrated by the illusory truth effect. The study suggests that this phenomenon is not limited to Western populations, which may lead to decreased effectiveness among content moderators over time.
Researchers found that membership inference attacks on large language models (LLMs) are not effective in measuring information exposure risks. The common method used to test LLM leaks suffers from ambiguity due to the fluidity of language, making it difficult to define a representative set of non-member candidates.
A new study found that embedding a customizable digital pet game within a popular smoking cessation app increased user engagement and direct use of the app's smoking cessation tools. Overall engagement with the app increased by 20 percent, and direct use of the tool increased by 30 percent among participants who had access to the game.
A new study published in npj Complexity found that the 2020 U.S. election drew online hate communities closer together, inciting new hate content around immigration, ethnicity, and antisemitism. The research team developed an 'online telescope' to map the online hate universe at unprecedented scale and resolution.
Researchers analyzed Twitter posts and Google searches from 2016-2020 to identify seasonal allergy patterns across the US. They found a strong national pulse of allergy symptoms in March-May, with significant regional variations.
A new study calls for a 'child rights' approach to age assurance online, emphasizing the need for robust evaluation, consultation with children, and protection of their privacy and civil rights. The research identifies serious concerns related to age assurance methods, including inadequate protections against online harm and exploitation.
A new training algorithm called ternarized gradient BNN (TGBNN) enables learning capabilities for binarized neural networks (BNNs) on IoT edge devices. The proposed MRAM-based CiM architecture achieves faster convergence and matching accuracy with regular BNNs.
A recent poll found that 74% of people over 50 would not trust health information generated by artificial intelligence. Only 32% of older adults reported it's very easy to find something accurate online. Health systems, academic institutions, and government agencies can use the results to improve health information accessibility.
A new project, 'Crowd-Assisted Human-AI Teaming with Explanations,' aims to develop an interactive AI system that leverages the collective strengths of human crowd workers and machine learning models. The researchers will use crowdsourcing platforms to recruit experts and non-experts to perform tasks, making the system more robust and ...
The University of Texas at Arlington has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train scientists in space physics and data science. The grant will also enable UTA to create a specialization in space physics for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in physics.
A new study by University of Exeter researchers calls for reforms to protect adults from exploitative litigation in copyright enforcement. The study recommends more rigorous checks and balances on copyright infringement actions, prioritizing the protection of sexual privacy.
A new study from UCSF has found that ChatGPT overprescribes in emergency care situations, providing unnecessary x-rays and antibiotics. The AI model was less accurate than resident physicians, with a tendency to err on the side of caution. Researchers emphasize the need for better frameworks to evaluate clinical information before AI c...
A study suggests that online insomnia treatment, SHUTi, can provide meaningful relief for caregivers struggling with sleep difficulties. The program showed promising results in improving sleep quality and reducing stress among high-intensity caregivers, those shouldering the greatest responsibilities in caring for their loved ones.
A study analyzing 1.6 million social media posts found that Ukrainian solidarity posts received significantly more online engagement than derogatory posts about Russia. After the invasion, posts celebrating unity gained a 92% increase on Facebook and a 68% increase on Twitter.
A federal broadband subsidy program boosted high-speed internet to remote and rural areas, but once funding ended, much of the service faded. The study found that only about half of the sampled addresses certified as served were actually being provided by ISPs, highlighting the need for independent evaluations.
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus found that widespread adoption of large language models like ChatGPT led to a significant decline in user activity on Stack Overflow. The study highlights the impact of ChatGPT on public knowledge sharing and its implications for AI's future.
Researchers mapped a giant underwater avalanche that grew 100 times in size, eroding a 400km canyon and traveling 2000km across the Atlantic Ocean seafloor. The event was so powerful it carried boulders over 130m up the side of the canyon.
Researchers at Soochow University introduced coherence entropy as a global characterization of light fields subjected to random fluctuations. Coherence entropy remains stable during the propagation of light through complex media, making it a robust indicator of light field behavior in non-ideal conditions.
A new study by Lancaster University highlights that women are more likely than men to experience 'digital overload' and burnout due to their greater use of digital technologies in both work and family lives. The research emphasizes the need for gender-egalitarian work-from-home arrangements and policies to address this issue.
A new study found that meeting partners online is positively linked to relationship success among those who have social media presence on their relationships. However, the link was absent among individuals without this social media presence, particularly in marital relationships.
The study found Venezuela's internet speeds are excruciatingly slow, with median speeds at about 10% of the regional average, making modern services unusable. The country's reliance on overseas resources for DNS services also leads to high latencies and impaired network resilience.