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People around the world are getting their eyeballs scanned in exchange for a digital ID and the promise of free cryptocurrency, shrugging off concerns among privacy campaigners and data regulators. Founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, the Worldcoin project says it aims to create a new “identity and financial network” and that its digital ID will allow users to, among …

Her fans think they found true love — but she’s not real.  Milla Sofia is an artificial intelligence-generated influencer whose sultry photos on Twitter and TikTok are racking up thousands of likes from deluded social media users.  “[I’m a] 19-year-old virtual girl from Helsinki Finland. I was made by AI. Check my other social media accounts from the link below,” …

Billionaire Elon Musk is doubling down on his decision to abandon the Twitter name and its well-known blue bird logo, arguing the brand is no longer an accurate representation of the company. Musk explained that he bought Twitter for $44 billion last year “both to ensure freedom of speech and as an accelerant for X, the everything app.” The screed …

They’re thinking outside the box. Merchandisers and celebrity makeover artists aren’t the only ones cashing in on the success of the “Barbie” movie. Cybersecurity experts are warning of online scammers using the summer blockbuster’s cachet to steal bank info from legions of pink-pilled moviegoers. “Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for opportunities to make phishing and other scams more attractive …

Billionaire Elon Musk risks a significant marketing blunder with his controversial decision to ditch Twitter’s iconic blue bird branding in favor of a generic-looking “X” logo – with one expert suggesting it could rival the infamously ill-received “New Coke” rebrand of the 1980s. The refresh, while part of Musk’s long-stated strategy to build a do-it-all “super app,” was nevertheless a potential “jaw-dropper” …

Smartphone users may soon see new gender-neutral figures, a citrus fruit and a mythical creature in their emoji list. Unicode, the non-profit behind Emoji creations, drafted “four new gender-neutral family emojis intended to be represented via silhouettes” possibly for its 15.1 update, reports Emojipedia, a popular blog that keeps up with the modern-day hieroglyphics. A Phoenix bird, lime, mushroom, broken …

Elon Musk got blasted on social media over his controversial decision to ditch Twitter’s iconic blue bird branding — which has become globally recognizable over the past 17 years — in favor of a generic-looking “X” logo. The Twitter rebrand took place a matter of hours on Sunday, with Musk announcing that “X.com” would redirect to “Twitter.com” and debuting an …

Elon Musk, beware. He’s not “Zuckin around.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off his new blue belt in jiu-jitsu — the latest achievement for the amateur martial artist as he prepares for a possible cage match with his tech rival. The 39-year-old Zuckerberg posted an image on his Instagram page over the weekend of him wearing the blue belt, the …

Saudi officials announced that Microsoft invested $2 billion to build a cloud storage facility in the kingdom — and activists are warning that the move could pose danger to users’ personal data. The announcement was made at LEAP 2023, an annual tech conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where high-profile bosses fraternize with Saudi officials and planners of Neom, the …

Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an uncertain economy. The move will result in a $1 price increase for Spotify’s US plans, with the premium single now starting at $10.99, duo at $14.99, family at $16.99 and the student plan …