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2025-03-21 11:51:00

Threads now allows feed selection as default setting
The Threads social network has received a number of enhancements. These include the standard selection for the feed that users have been longing for.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Threads-now-allows-feed-selection-as-default-setting-10324230.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#IT #Facebook #Threads #news

2025-03-21 08:54:00

Medieval to true crime: New language models available in OpenAI API
OpenAI offers new text-to-speech and speech-to-text models in the API. These are designed to outperform Whisper.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Medieval-to-true-crime-New-language-models-available-in-OpenAI-API-10323823.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#API #Audio #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #news

2025-03-20 22:34:00

Siri, a permanent construction site: Vision Pro boss now to fix it
The outdated Siri is becoming an ever greater problem for Apple. A radical management shake-up is now set to change this.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Siri-a-permanent-construction-site-Vision-Pro-boss-now-to-fix-it-10323448.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #AppleIntelligence #GenerativeAI #iOS #iPhone #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Siri #Sprachverarbeitung #AppleVisionPro #news

2025-03-20 22:29:00

Substack alternative Ghost now also connected to Fediverse
Almost a year ago, the head of the blogging software Ghost announced that it would be coming to the Fediverse. Now you can try it out in a beta test.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Substack-alternative-Ghost-now-also-connected-to-Fediverse-10323420.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#IT #Mastodon #SocialMedia #news

2025-03-20 17:18:00

Forsa survey: majority fear social division due to disinformation
Over eighty percent of German internet users are concerned about disinformation, while quite a few blame the media.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Forsa-survey-majority-fear-social-division-due-to-disinformation-10323176.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Netzpolitik #Politik #SocialMedia #Journalismus #Wissen #news

2025-03-20 11:59:00

One-legged robot hops from branch to branch like a squirrel
Squirrels move nimbly by leaping through the treetops. A robot from the University of California wants to do the same.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/One-legged-robot-hops-from-branch-to-branch-like-a-squirrel-10322673.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Roboter #Wissen #news

2025-03-20 11:55:00

Harvard study: Open source has an economic value of 8.8 trillion dollars
Open source software is worth trillions to the economy. However, researchers warn that companies contribute too little to the development of open source tools.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Harvard-study-Open-source-has-an-economic-value-of-8-8-trillion-dollars-10322643.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Netzpolitik #OpenSource #Wirtschaft #news

2025-03-20 10:09:00

Access to various internet platforms in Turkey restricted
Online services such as X, YouTube and social media are only available to a very limited extent in Turkey. This is likely due to protests against the government.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Access-to-various-internet-platforms-in-Turkey-restricted-10322021.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Instagram #Internet #Netzpolitik #Telegram #TikTok #Twitter #WhatsApp #YouTube #Zensur #news

2025-03-19 20:45:00

Alternative for MS Project? OpenProject 15.4 plans work packages automatically
With the update, OpenProject 15.4 can automatically schedule the start of work packages. Their descriptions can also be exported in contract format.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Alternative-for-MS-Project-OpenProject-15-4-plans-work-packages-automatically-10321345.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#IT #OpenSource #Projektmanagement #Software #Wirtschaft #news

2025-03-19 09:41:00

Also with investors: short message service X worth 44 billion US dollars again
After the value of X continued to fall under the leadership of Elon Musk, the tide has turned with the US election. Investors now see it that way too.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Also-with-investors-short-message-service-X-worth-44-billion-US-dollars-again-10320530.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Geschäftszahlen #Mobiles #Twitter #Wirtschaft #X #news

2025-03-18 16:04:00

Canvas and Audio Overview: Google's Gemini gets new functions
Canvas helps with coding and text preview in Gemini, audio overviews can be created in Gemini in the future.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Canvas-and-Audio-Overview-Google-s-Gemini-gets-new-functions-10318084.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #news

2025-03-18 15:16:00

Auction: Twitter headquarters logo goes under the hammer
The blue bird, which adorned the side of the main building from 2012 to 2023, will now be sold to the highest bidder.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Auction-Twitter-headquarters-logo-goes-under-the-hammer-10319867.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Entertainment #Twitter #news

2025-03-18 06:46:00

Stack and pin terminals: Zellij 0.42.0 brings a revised interface
Several command lines can be used in parallel in the Zellij terminal multiplexer. In the update to 0.42.0, applications can be moved to the background.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Stack-and-pin-terminals-Zellij-0-42-0-brings-a-revised-interface-10318465.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #Betriebssystem #IT #Linux #macOS #OpenSource #Programmiersprachen #Programmierung #Rust #Software #Softwareentwicklung #news

2025-03-17 09:47:00

GIMP 3.0: Major update ready after seven years
GIMP 3.0 brings non-destructive filters, better HiDPI support and extended color spaces. New functions will be available more quickly in the future.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/GIMP-3-0-Major-update-ready-after-seven-years-10317742.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Bildbearbeitung #Gimp #news

2025-03-15 20:20:00

Siemens, Meta and others want to triple nuclear power in the world by 2050
A number of large companies want to triple their nuclear energy capacities by 2050. They see rising demand for electricity.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Siemens-Meta-and-others-want-to-triple-nuclear-power-in-the-world-by-2050-10317060.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Amazon #Atomkraft #Google #Facebook #Siemens #Umwelt #Wirtschaft #news

2025-03-14 19:46:00

OpenAI declares AI a "national security issue" and calls for US dominance
In response to the US AI Action Plan, OpenAI wants strict controls and copyright restrictions. Google is calling for international cooperation.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/OpenAI-declares-AI-a-national-security-issue-and-calls-for-US-dominance-10316836.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#AIAct #DeepSeek #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #news

2025-03-13 15:42:00

European Parliament under suspicion of Huawei corruption
The Belgian federal police are investigating: Members of the European Parliament are alleged to have been bribed by Chinese telecommunications supplier Huawei.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/European-Parliament-under-suspicion-of-Huawei-corruption-10315167.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Korruption #EU #Huawei #Spionage #news

2025-03-13 10:10:00

Gemma 3: Google launches new free AI model
Gemma 3 comes in four sizes and runs locally on mobile devices. Google is also releasing the free ShieldGemma 2 model.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Gemma-3-Google-launches-new-free-AI-model-10314421.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #news

2025-03-13 08:07:00

OpenAI brings the operator to Germany
OpenAI has started rolling out the AI agent Operator in the EU. This is based on a computer-using agent.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/OpenAI-brings-the-operator-to-Germany-10314178.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #news

2025-03-13 08:03:00

Facebook deletes live videos: Journalists concerned
Live videos created on Facebook have been disappearing after 30 days since February 19. Only the respective uploader can save the time documents.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Facebook-deletes-live-videos-Journalists-concerned-10314136.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Archivierung #Entertainment #Facebook #Geschichte #MetaPlatforms #Netzpolitik #Pressefreiheit #SocialMedia #news

2025-03-12 12:16:00

OpenAI Operator: API for own AI agents published
Create and integrate AI agents yourself: OpenAI makes Responses API, tools and SDK available to developers.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/OpenAI-Operator-API-for-own-AI-agents-published-10313311.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#API #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #news

2025-03-12 09:28:00

Report: Meta Platforms tests self-developed chip for AI training
The AI accelerator developed by Meta itself is intended to reduce dependency on Nvidia and costs. It is planned for recommendations and generative AI.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Report-Meta-Platforms-tests-self-developed-chip-for-AI-training-10312668.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Instagram #MetaPlatforms #Nvidia #SocialMedia #news

2025-03-11 12:30:01

OpenAI pumps 11.9 billion US dollars into CoreWeave
After Microsoft, OpenAI is now booking CoreWeave systems for huge sums of money. The timing before the IPO is probably no coincidence.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/OpenAI-pumps-11-9-billion-US-dollars-into-CoreWeave-10311808.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #Rechenzentrum #Server #news

2025-03-11 12:17:00

Report: Apple continues to work on smart glasses without a display
Apple would like to miniaturize the Vision Pro. But that's not all: smart glasses without a meta-style display are also still being investigated.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Report-Apple-continues-to-work-on-smart-glasses-without-a-display-10311702.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #AppleVisionPro #news

2025-03-11 09:08:00

US stock market: Tesla shares plummet, Big Tech with heavy losses
The US stock markets fell sharply on Monday, with Tesla suffering particularly heavy losses. None of the "Magnificent Seven" escaped unscathed.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/US-stock-market-Tesla-shares-plummet-Big-Tech-with-heavy-losses-10311241.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Börse #Alphabet #Amazon #Apple #DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #Finanzen #MetaPlatforms #Microsoft #Nvidia #Tesla #news

2025-03-11 09:05:00

Apple to redesign user interfaces
iOS, macOS and iPadOS will soon look similar to visionOS. Insiders have revealed this. For iPhones, it would be the biggest redesign since 2013.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-to-redesign-user-interfaces-10311185.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #Design #iOS #iPad #iPadOS #iPhone #Mac #macOS #AppleVisionPro #visionOS #WWDC #news

2025-03-10 10:12:00

Malfunction: X is down
The short message service X, formerly Twitter, is currently unavailable. The problem appears to be worldwide.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Malfunction-X-is-down-10310172.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Twitter #X #news

2025-03-10 08:42:00

Apple Intelligence: Apple must move smarter Siri, deletes promotional video
It had already become apparent: Apple's developers have not yet managed to fundamentally improve Siri. The new date is a long way off.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-Intelligence-Apple-must-move-smarter-Siri-deletes-promotional-video-10309947.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #AppleIntelligence #ChatGPT #iOS #iPhone #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Siri #Sprachverarbeitung #news

2025-03-10 08:31:00

Whistleblower: Facebook wanted to enable censorship in China
Zuckerberg claims to be fighting for freedom of expression. In order to be able to offer Facebook in China, he wanted to help with censorship there.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Whistleblower-Facebook-wanted-to-enable-censorship-in-China-10309792.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #Zensur #news

2025-03-10 08:28:00

US business of TikTok: Negotiations are underway with four interested parties
US politicians want to force a sale of TikTok's US business. According to Donald Trump, negotiations are currently underway with four "good" interested parties.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/US-business-of-TikTok-Negotiations-are-underway-with-four-interested-parties-10309877.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DonaldTrump #TikTok #news

2025-03-08 18:49:00

Biometric control: EU entry and exit system to start gradually
The EU member states are set to roll out the entry/exit system for border management, which has faced years of delays, gradually over a six-month period.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Biometric-control-EU-entry-and-exit-system-to-start-gradually-10309176.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Biometrie #EU #Security #news

2025-03-07 20:21:00

Grok can now also be marked in posts on X – and replies
X users can now also publicly question Elon Musk's Grok AI by tagging it in posts. There are only a few restrictions.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Grok-can-now-also-be-marked-in-posts-on-X-and-replies-10309008.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #KünstlicheIntelligenz #SocialMedia #X #news

2025-03-07 08:48:00

Instagram is probably working on a "community chat" function
In future, Instagram users will be able to chat in groups of up to 250 people. However, the function has not yet been officially announced.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Instagram-is-probably-working-on-a-community-chat-function-10307817.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Instagram #Facebook #SocialMedia #WhatsApp #news

2025-03-06 21:40:00

European rocket Ariane 6 flies into space for the second time
After the aborted launch on Monday, it worked today: Ariane 6 has taken off. The re-ignition of the Vinci engine also worked.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/European-rocket-Ariane-6-flies-into-space-for-the-second-time-10307349.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Raumfahrt #news

2025-03-06 20:49:00

Report: Discord is apparently aiming for an IPO before 2025
According to a media report, the people behind the chat platform are considering taking their company public and are holding initial talks.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Report-Discord-is-apparently-aiming-for-an-IPO-before-2025-10307097.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Börse #SocialMedia #news

2025-03-06 12:37:00

Stability AI: Generate audio on smartphones without an internet connection
Stability AI and Arm have optimized the Stable Audio Open program for smartphone CPUs and greatly reduced the time required to create it.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Stability-AI-Generate-audio-on-smartphones-without-an-internet-connection-10306370.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #news

2025-03-06 07:10:00

Microsoft & OpenAI: British CMA ends investigation
Microsoft has great influence over OpenAI, but no de facto control. The CMA under new management discontinues its investigation.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Microsoft-OpenAI-British-CMA-ends-investigation-10305904.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Kartellrecht #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Microsoft #OpenAI #Recht #Wettbewerb #news

2025-03-05 21:05:00

US study: Less educated people are more likely to use AI
It is usually the educated and well-off who adopt new technology first. According to a study from the USA, it seems to be different with AI.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/US-study-Less-educated-people-are-more-likely-to-use-AI-10305782.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ChatGPT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Spracherkennung #news

2025-03-05 13:15:00

Ariane 6 and Starship: Next attempts for both rocket launches on Thursday
Both Europe's Ariane 6 and SpaceX's giant Starship rocket were due to take off again at the beginning of the week. That didn't work out. But now it should work.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Ariane-6-and-Starship-Next-attempts-for-both-rocket-launches-on-Thursday-10305024.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Raumfahrt #SpaceX #news

2025-03-05 10:21:00

Lawsuit against OpenAI's restructuring: defeat for Elon Musk
Elon Musk wants to take legal action to force OpenAI to remain a non-profit organization - but the court responsible won't allow the urgent application.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Lawsuit-against-OpenAI-s-restructuring-defeat-for-Elon-Musk-10304739.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #KünstlicheIntelligenz #MarkZuckerberg #Facebook #OpenAI #news

2025-03-04 21:51:00

DeepL: New Clarify function asks about ambiguities
A highly specialized LLM is designed to make the translations of DeepL more accurate. The new function is available to customers of DeepL Pro.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/DeepL-New-Clarify-function-asks-about-ambiguities-10304159.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#KünstlicheIntelligenz #news

2025-03-04 21:44:00

60-hour week: Enshittification for big tech jobs
12 hours a day in the Google office? No thanks, says Eva-Maria Weiß, big tech is losing its shine – as an employer too.
https://www.heise.de/en/opinion/60-hour-week-Enshittification-for-big-tech-jobs-10304078.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #Microsoft #news

2025-03-04 09:14:00

"Sweet spot": Google founder calls for a 60-hour working week
Sergey Brin wants to motivate Google's employees – by demanding significantly more working hours and a return to the office.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Sweet-spot-Google-founder-calls-for-a-60-hour-working-week-10302895.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Google #Karriere #KünstlicheIntelligenz #OpenAI #news

2025-03-04 09:05:00

Data protection threatens many weather webcams in Austria
A panoramic webcam shows the streets and houses of Zwettl. Following a resident's complaint, the webcam was banned.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Data-protection-threatens-many-weather-webcams-in-Austria-10302732.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Datenschutz #DSGVO #Fotografie #Recht #Webcam #news

2025-03-03 20:31:00

Deutsche Telekom also presents the KI Phone – as a Magenta app
Thanks to numerous partners such as Perplexity, Google and Eleven Labs, Deutsche Telekom is now actually launching an AI phone on the market.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Deutsche-Telekom-also-presents-the-KI-Phone-as-a-Magenta-app-10301230.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DeutscheTelekom #GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #MWC #Smartphone #news

2025-03-03 07:03:00

Project Astra: Gemini Live in 45 languages and live screen sharing
As of this month, you can talk to Gemini about what you see. The AI assistant now speaks 45 languages.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Project-Astra-Gemini-Live-in-45-languages-and-live-screen-sharing-10301041.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #OpenAI #news

2025-02-28 20:12:00

Due to leaks to the media: Meta fires 20 people and expects more redundancies
The mood at Meta is in the cellar, as can be seen from the amount of information being leaked to the press. This now has consequences.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Due-to-leaks-to-the-media-Meta-fires-20-people-and-expects-more-redundancies-10299384.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #MetaPlatforms #news

2025-02-28 06:03:00

Storytelling tool: OpenAI's Sora comes to Germany
OpenAI makes Sora available in the EU and the UK. There are also official Discord channels for communication.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Storytelling-tool-OpenAI-s-Sora-comes-to-Germany-10299131.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #OpenAI #Video #news

2025-02-26 21:44:00

Analysis: Fact checkers accelerate Community Notes on X
According to an analysis, community notes with evidence from fact-checkers are published more quickly; in Germany, Wikipedia and Tagesschau are more popular.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Analysis-Fact-checkers-accelerate-Community-Notes-on-X-10297297.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DonaldTrump #ElonMusk #SocialMedia #Twitter #X #news

2025-02-25 21:05:00

EU data protection experts bury strict guidelines for social media presences
The EU Data Protection Committee has tacitly rejected guidelines that would probably have forced thousands of authorities to give up their social media accounts
https://www.heise.de/en/news/EU-data-protection-experts-bury-strict-guidelines-for-social-media-presences-10295677.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Datenschutz #EU #Facebook #news

2025-02-25 20:23:00

Meta Platforms may not generally store data transmitted by bild.de
Meta may not store data that it is not allowed to use, says Stuttgart Regional Court. Data that is nevertheless stored can trigger compensation. But not much.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Meta-Platforms-may-not-generally-store-data-transmitted-by-bild-de-10294195.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Datenschutz #MetaPlatforms #Werbebranche #Recht #SocialMedia #Urteil #news

2025-02-25 12:02:00

Bird leaves EU: communication service criticizes regulation
The communications service provider Bird from the Netherlands wants to leave the EU. The CEO rages against regulation.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Bird-leaves-EU-communication-service-criticizes-regulation-10294868.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#AIAct #GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #news

2025-02-25 08:56:00

US competition lawsuit: Learning platform criticizes Google's AI Overviews
People are receiving unreliable information and content creators are missing out on clicks. Only Google benefits from AI Overviews, according to a complaint.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/US-competition-lawsuit-Learning-platform-criticizes-Google-s-AI-Overviews-10294287.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #Google #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Suchmaschine #Wettbewerb #Wettbewerbsrecht #news

2025-02-25 07:41:00

Space internet: Competition for Elon Musk's Starlink
Elon Musk's Starlink system is facing competition from China's SpaceSail and Amazon's Project Kuiper. China's efforts are raising fears in the West.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Space-internet-Competition-for-Elon-Musk-s-Starlink-10294173.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Internetzugang #Starlink #X #news

2025-02-24 10:38:00

Fuel leak was responsible for the SpaceX rocket crash over Europe
After dropping satellites, a Falcon 9 entered the atmosphere in an uncontrolled manner. SpaceX blames the crash on a fuel leak.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Fuel-leak-was-responsible-for-the-SpaceX-rocket-crash-over-Europe-10292533.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Raumfahrt #Satellit #SpaceX #Starlink #news

2025-02-22 19:35:00

Before the election: Meta and X accept advertising with hate and agitation
Meta and X failed a test to see if they would remove ads with illegal content such as calling for the killing of migrants on their platforms.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Before-the-election-Meta-and-X-accept-advertising-with-hate-and-agitation-10292111.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DigitalServicesAct #HateSpeech #Facebook #Regulierung #SocialMedia #Twitter #news

2025-02-21 20:03:00

Proceedings for data access: X has judges replaced
In the proceedings concerning access to X's data, the Berlin Regional Court replaces the judge who had formerly worked for GFF.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Proceedings-for-data-access-X-has-judges-replaced-10291906.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DigitalServicesAct #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-21 10:50:00

Thanks to unconventional figures: X allegedly worth 44 billion US dollars again
Elon Musk's short message service wants to raise fresh money. It is allegedly worth another 44 billion US dollars – but only if you do the math.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Thanks-to-unconventional-figures-X-allegedly-worth-44-billion-US-dollars-again-10290451.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Finanzen #SocialMedia #Twitter #X #news

2025-02-21 10:48:00

Brazilian court sentences X to a fine
The legal dispute with X in Brazil is entering a new round. X has still not complied with the court orders and must now pay a fine.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Brazilian-court-sentences-X-to-a-fine-10290463.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #SocialMedia #X #news

2025-02-20 19:34:00

Australia: Virtually no barriers to access before social media ban for children
From the end of the year, children under the age of 15 will no longer be allowed to use social networks in Australia. Age verification has not worked so far.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Australia-Virtually-no-barriers-to-access-before-social-media-ban-for-children-10289509.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Jugendschutz #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-18 20:17:00

WhatsApp exceeds EU threshold – Stricter regulation looms
The messenger WhatsApp is threatened with classification as a Very Large Online Platform. This is due to the number of WhatsApp channel users.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/WhatsApp-exceeds-EU-threshold-Stricter-regulation-looms-10287149.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DigitalServicesAct #EU #Facebook #Regulierung #WhatsApp #news

2025-02-18 20:15:00

Paywall: Some subreddits will soon cost money
CEO Steven Huffman confirms in a video with community questions that paid subreddits will be introduced this year. Many questions are still unanswered.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Paywall-Some-subreddits-will-soon-cost-money-10286977.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Reddit #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-18 20:09:00

Objection to ruling: X does not want to give researchers access to election data
The short message platform X has lodged an objection to the fact that data from the social network may be analyzed after the Bundestag elections.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Objection-to-ruling-X-does-not-want-to-give-researchers-access-to-election-data-10285969.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Bundestagswahl #Bundestagswahl #Twitter #X #news

2025-02-18 20:03:00

Potentially dangerous asteroid 2024 YR₄: space company OHB examines defense plan
In 2032, YR₄ could hit the earth in 2024, before it passes by here again. That would be the best time for a defense mission, according to OHB.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Potentially-dangerous-asteroid-2024-YR-space-company-OHB-examines-defense-plan-10285714.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Astronomie #Dart #NASA #news

2025-02-18 15:14:00

Apple advertises on X again, buys hashtags
For over a year, there have been no more paid Apple ads on X, formerly Twitter. Since last week, this is no longer the case.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-advertises-on-X-again-buys-hashtags-10286672.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #ElonMusk #TimCook #Twitter #Werbebranche #Wirtschaft #X #news

2025-02-17 16:05:00

BSI report: Significant vulnerabilities in fitness trackers & co.
The BSI has put wearables with medical functions to the test. Many of the devices tested are potentially highly vulnerable to attacks.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/BSI-report-Significant-vulnerabilities-in-fitness-trackers-co-10285341.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#BSI #FitnessTracker #Security #Sicherheitslücken #Wearables #news

2025-02-16 20:37:00

Waterworth: Meta wants to build the world's longest undersea cable
Meta is planning a 50,000 kilometer submarine cable network with the "Waterworth" project. South Africa, India and Australia are to be connected from the USA.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Waterworth-Meta-wants-to-build-the-world-s-longest-undersea-cable-10283893.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Glasfaser #Internet #Facebook #Netzwerke #news

2025-02-16 20:23:00

Humanoid robots conquer Silicon Valley
Meta has discovered a new field of activity for itself: Zuckerberg's company wants to invest in humanoid robots. Other tech companies are already further ahead
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Humanoid-robots-conquer-Silicon-Valley-10283680.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #Roboter #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #news

2025-02-14 21:46:00

Analysis: Many EU states slip up when applying the platform rules
Digital Services Coordinators are to enforce the DSA at national level. Civil rights activists point to "considerable challenges" in several countries.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Analysis-Many-EU-states-slip-up-when-applying-the-platform-rules-10283518.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Bundesnetzagentur #DigitalServicesAct #EU #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-14 12:01:00

WhatsApp introduces new chat designs
If you're tired of WhatsApp's uniform green, you can customize individual or all chats. There are now new options for this.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/WhatsApp-introduces-new-chat-designs-10282647.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #WhatsApp #news

2025-02-14 11:55:00

"Save Social" petition calls for support for alternative social networks
One hundred prominent supporters have launched a petition to break the monopoly of the established social networks and promote alternative platforms.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Save-Social-petition-calls-for-support-for-alternative-social-networks-10282798.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #SocialMedia #Twitter #X #news

2025-02-14 09:24:00

Apple and Google let TikTok back into app stores
For weeks, TikTok was not available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store in the USA. Both feared severe penalties. Now comes the turnaround.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Apple-and-Google-let-TikTok-back-into-app-stores-10282052.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#AppStore #Apple #DonaldTrump #Google #TikTok #news

2025-02-14 09:11:00

The tide has turned: Loans from Twitter acquisition sold without loss
After Elon Musk bought Twitter, the banks involved could only have sold their loans at a huge loss. That has changed completely.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/The-tide-has-turned-Loans-from-Twitter-acquisition-sold-without-loss-10282260.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#ElonMusk #Finanzen #Twitter #X #news

2025-02-13 15:10:00

Codeberg: Spam and DoS attacks on non-commercial development platform
Masses of spam messages, overflowing email inboxes and clogged internet lines: Anonymous attacks plague the non-profit Github alternative.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Codeberg-Spam-and-DoS-attacks-on-non-commercial-development-platform-10281505.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Cybercrime #DoSSchwachstelle #Git #GitHub #OpenSource #Softwareentwicklung #Spam #news

2025-02-12 21:00:00

Seven officers advertise as influencers for the Hesse State Police
Through its presence on Instagram, the police in Hesse want to reach new applicant groups and provide insights into everyday police work.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Seven-officers-advertise-as-influencers-for-the-Hesse-State-Police-10280366.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Polizei #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-12 12:22:00

Tumblr is being converted to WordPress technology
Tumblr and WordPress are owned by Automattic. Both will soon share the technical basis. It should then be possible to interact with Mastodon & Co. from Tumblr.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Tumblr-is-being-converted-to-WordPress-technology-10279818.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Internet #Mastodon #SocialMedia #Wordpress #news

2025-02-12 12:05:00

Report: Apple had DeepSeek in its sights for China, but decided against it
According to a report, the hyped Chinese AI model was also on Apple's list of potential partners. But now it is likely to be Alibaba.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Report-Apple-had-DeepSeek-in-its-sights-for-China-but-decided-against-it-10279783.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Alibaba #Apple #AppleIntelligence #DeepSeek #GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Spracherkennung #Wirtschaft #news

2025-02-11 19:56:00

Social media: majority against the spread of fake news and threats of violence
A survey conducted in ten countries shows that a majority is against the spread of threats of violence and fake news.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Social-media-majority-against-the-spread-of-fake-news-and-threats-of-violence-10278962.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#SocialMedia #Studie #Journalismus #news

2025-02-11 19:23:00

How to repair submarine cables: "The biggest effort is not in the mountains"
Jonas Franken from TU Darmstadt is researching the resilience of critical infrastructures. He describes steps for repairing damaged undersea cables.
https://www.heise.de/en/background/How-to-repair-submarine-cables-The-biggest-effort-is-not-in-the-mountains-10277680.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Glasfaser #Internet #Netze #UkraineKrieg #news

2025-02-11 13:49:00

Discord introduces its new "Ignore" function
Discord introduces an alternative to blocking users that should feel less confrontational.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Discord-introduces-its-new-Ignore-function-10278404.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#SocialMedia #news

2025-02-10 19:36:00

Robotics for the home: Apple is looking for more engineers
First a video about a smart desk lamp, now job advertisements: More and more signs indicate that Apple has big robotics plans.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Robotics-for-the-home-Apple-is-looking-for-more-engineers-10277276.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #MachineLearning #Roboter #SmartHome #news

2025-02-10 11:56:00

Safer Internet Day: These rules apply to young people
It's Safer Internet Day. The aim is to protect children and young people in particular. That's why there are restrictions for them on social media.
https://www.heise.de/en/background/Safer-Internet-Day-These-rules-apply-to-young-people-10276470.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Instagram #Jugendschutz #MetaPlatforms #Snapchat #SocialMedia #TikTok #news

2025-02-09 20:16:00

TikTok recommends sideloading the Android app in the USA
Google and Apple have banned TikTok from their app stores. Android users in the USA can now access the social media app in a roundabout way.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/TikTok-recommends-sideloading-the-Android-app-in-the-USA-10275695.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Android #AppStore #Apple #DonaldTrump #Google #GooglePlayStore #iOS #SocialMedia #TikTok #news

2025-02-08 19:41:00

X must grant researchers access to data on the Bundestag election
The Berlin Regional Court ordered Platform X to give a non-governmental organization access to public data until after the Bundestag elections.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/X-must-grant-researchers-access-to-data-on-the-Bundestag-election-10275271.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DigitalServicesAct #EU #SocialMedia #Twitter #news

2025-02-07 13:57:00

Like Luxo Jr.: Apple researchers develop lamp robot
Apple does not normally reveal what the company is working on. An AI research team has now shown a robot prototype – including a study and video.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Like-Luxo-Jr-Apple-researchers-develop-lamp-robot-10274716.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Apple #Entertainment #Forschung #KünstlicheIntelligenz #MachineLearning #Roboter #Wissenschaft #news

2025-02-07 11:41:00

Meta FAIR: Recognizing language in the brain thanks to AI
Meta recognizes entire sentences from brain activity. Instead of AGI, the FAIR team is striving for AMI – Advanced Machine Intelligence.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Meta-FAIR-Recognizing-language-in-the-brain-thanks-to-AI-10273990.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #MetaPlatforms #news

2025-02-07 11:35:00

Meta-analysis: Young adults are more likely to fall for misinformation online
Numerous US studies have investigated who is most easily taken in by misinformation on the Internet. Now there is a summary.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Meta-analysis-Young-adults-are-more-likely-to-fall-for-misinformation-online-10274367.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#FakeNews #Internet #SocialMedia #news

2025-02-07 11:23:00

Meta Partnr: Robots to take over tedious tasks in future
Social robots? Meta is working on this and is publishing a corresponding open source framework and benchmarks with 100,000 tasks.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Meta-Partnr-Robots-to-take-over-tedious-tasks-in-future-10274304.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#GenerativeAI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Facebook #MetaPlatforms #Roboter #news

2025-02-06 20:49:02

BSI analysis shows: Nextcloud server stored passwords in plain text
A code analysis by the BSI shows that two-factor authentication could be bypassed in Nextcloud Server. Passwords were also stored in plain text.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/BSI-analysis-shows-Nextcloud-server-stored-passwords-in-plain-text-10273259.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#BSI #CloudComputing #CloudDienste #OpenSource #Security #Sicherheitslücken #Software #news

2025-02-06 20:45:02

Info-Monitor: A quarter of Germans consciously avoid the news
The high density of negative reports or a lack of trust in content and senders makes many people tired of news. Media watchdogs warn of a "digital coup".
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Info-Monitor-A-quarter-of-Germans-consciously-avoid-the-news-10273243.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Journalismus #SocialMedia #news

2025-01-24 15:59:59

Dark patterns: Ministry of Consumer Protection sees urgent need for action
Many platforms continue to use manipulative designs, which should contradict the DSA. The German government has stated that the EU Commission must intervene.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Dark-patterns-Ministry-of-Consumer-Protection-sees-urgent-need-for-action-10256043.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#DigitalServicesAct #Internet #SocialMedia #Verbraucherschutz #news

2025-01-22 20:12:59

WhatsApp account can be linked to Facebook and Instagram in future
After Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp can soon also be integrated into Meta's account overview, for example to share status messages.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/WhatsApp-account-can-be-linked-to-Facebook-and-Instagram-in-future-10251369.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon
#Facebook #Instagram #Messaging #MetaPlatforms #IdentityManagement #SocialMedia #WhatsApp #news