Science & Technology

Twitter users can now appeal account suspension

A Twitter user's request to have his account reinstated will now be evaluated according to a new set of criteria, the popular microblogging site announced on Wednesday.

February 2, 2023
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US and EU to launch first-of-its-kind AI agreement

The United States and European Union on Friday announced an agreement to speed up and enhance the use of artificial intelligence to improve agriculture, healthcare, emergency response, climate forecasting and the electric grid.

January 30, 2023
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Twitter says users will be able to appeal account suspension

Twitter users will be able to appeal account suspensions and be evaluated under the social media platform’s new criteria for reinstatement, starting Feb 1.

January 29, 2023
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Meta to reinstate Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts after 2-year ban

Meta Platforms Inc said Wednesday it will reinstate former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts in the coming weeks, following a two-year suspension after the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021.

January 26, 2023
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Microsoft attracting users to its code-writing, generative AI software

Microsoft Corp on Tuesday aimed to assure investors that its big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) is paying off, even as economic turbulence is making Microsoft customers scrutinize their cloud spend.

January 25, 2023
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Tesla’s Elon Musk testifies in securities fraud trial

Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk appeared in a San Francisco federal court to defend himself in a lawsuit filed by a group of Tesla's shareholders.

January 23, 2023
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Elon Musk auctions Twitter HQ items, bird statue sells for $100,000

A Twitter bird statue fetched $100,000 as owner Elon Musk auctioned off furniture, decorations, kitchen equipment, and more from the tech firm’s San Francisco headquarters.

January 21, 2023
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Twitter prices Blue for Android at $11 per month; launches annual web plan

Twitter Inc said on Wednesday it would price Twitter Blue subscription for Android at $11 per month — the same as for iOS subscribers — while offering a cheaper annual plan for web users when…

January 19, 2023
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Twitter mulls selling usernames through online auctions

Twitter is planning to introduce an auction for usernames online to generate revenue, reported The New York Times.

January 13, 2023
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Meta’s new ad system tackles housing discrimination allegations

Meta has now introduced its new Variance Reduction System (VRS), ensuring a more equitable distribution of advertisements on its platforms.

January 11, 2023
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Meta’s new ad system addresses housing discrimination allegations

Meta has now introduced its new Variance Reduction System (VRS), ensuring a more equitable distribution of advertisements on its platforms.

January 10, 2023
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The world's first air-conditioned highway

Preparations have been started for the construction of a two-kilometer long air-conditioned highway in the state of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which will be the first project of its kind in Dubai South.