Is social media really bad for teens mental health?
A systematic review of 23 trials found that abstaining from social media improved measures of depression. It’s also unclear in some studies if social media causes depression, for instance, or whether young people who are depressed are more likely to spend time on social media. Jonathan Haidt thinks that the Anxious generation is a group of children and adolescents who are anxious because of the way they spend time on phones.
Government Signature Emails are being removed from the list of swear words
Several senior executives at Elon Musk’s SpaceX were granted access to US government computers controlled by the General Services Administration (GSA), reports said. They were given access to key computer systems controlled by the GSA. The report further said that officials at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) were not given enough time to conduct a privacy assessment before installing the server.
The Supreme Court upheld a ban on TikTok
Following the US Supreme Court’s ruling in the TikTok case, US President Donald Trump said, “My decision on TikTok will be made in not too distant future, but I must have time to review the situation.” Trump had earlier said he had a “very good” call with China’s President Xi Jinping, including discussions about the app.
The truck was outside of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas
A pickup truck rented through the Turo app exploded in Las Vegas on Thursday morning, killing at least one person and injuring several others, according to officials. Elon Musk said a bomb was carried into the bed of the Cybertruck, but it was not related to the vehicle itself. He added all vehicle information was positive at the time of the explosion.
You should stop watching your screens and end the global friendship recession
US-based startup Hinge has started an Offline Club initiative called “One More Hour” to address loneliness of the 21st century with cellphone. The initiative will allow users to leave their phone in a lock box and not use it for a period of time. According to Gallup, 80% of young people under the age of 18 report feeling lonely.
You can use a NordVPN coupon that will give you up to 74% off
VPN service provider Nord VPN is offering three months of free service to customers who sign up for a two-year plan. Nord VPN is also offering 74% off its regular price and a 25% discount on all plans. Nord VPN’s website states that the best time to buy, if you’re not using a coupon, is during Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
It is very convenient for me to find Ring’s video history search
US-based doorbell camera manufacturer Ring has unveiled a feature that will allow users to search for real things using the app. The ‘Search’ feature can search the app’s entire history up to 180 days and can be qualified by location, time, and weather. It can also identify actions, including jumping, running, playing, and riding.
Silicon Valley is Wavering on Biden
David Sacks, the Venture Capitalist and friend of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has said that the Silicon Valley has become a “blue wall” of Republican support for President Donald Trump. “Last time, they voted for Trump…this time, they voted for Trump again,” he added. “The voters have experienced four years of Trump and four years of Biden,” Sacks further said.
Tech giants are open-hyping their Artificial Intelligence models
Facebook’s AI chatbot can solve a Rubik’s cube in around a quarter of a second, according to a new study. The chatbot was used to solve a Rubik’s cube that had a number of threes on it. “If you give…different answer every time…something’s not right,” a human said. The first chatbot was able to answer the Rubik’s cube with 98% of the time.
What is Impacting the Elections in the near future?
Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela has said that he will be supporting the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the upcoming South Africa elections. He added, “It’s time to end the tyranny of the ruling party.” He further said, “I urge the people of South Africa not to give up and vote for the DA.” The elections will take place from May to June.