A genetic technology known as a gene drive could help prevent malaria by spreading genes in wild mosquitoes that stop them transmitting the parasite. Tests in a lab in Tanzania have now confirmed that ...

If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill ...

Meta is giving Instagram users a rare glimpse into why certain posts are showing up on their Reels, the platform’s feed of algorithmically curated videos. Starting today, users will now see a list of ...

One day in November, a product strategist we’ll call Michelle (not her real name), logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She also changed her name to Michael, she told ...

TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US. But what does this mean for the over 170 million Americans (or so the social media platform claims) who ...

Imagine opening up your favourite social media app and only seeing updates from your friends. No suggested content, rage bait or targeted advertising — just curated posts from the people you choose to ...

Many believe that testosterone levels can shape a person’s life and success. Some studies suggest that men with higher testosterone achieve more in their careers. However, there is a difference ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KGUN) — Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced landmark legislation Tuesday aimed squarely at what he calls “surveillance pricing,” a practice in which companies use consumers’ ...

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney has introduced a bill that would allow tech companies to be sued if their algorithms negligently expose users to harmful content. Together with Utah Republican Mike ...