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A Google engineer's claim that the company's AI has become sentient has sparked backlash and fascination. Robots becoming people is a popular theme in movies and TV, from "2001: A Space Odyssey" to "Westworld."
The Tesla CEO has criticized Twitter in the past, questioning if the platform was truly committed to free speech. Now, Musk says he will make "significant" changes.
Politically engaged women face a number of challenges — from online harassment to the digital divide.
Hashtags and online petitions are effective tools to advocate for a cause.
Two women in exile go online to support the fight for change in their respective home countries.
Politically engaged women are successfully leveraging digital protests to further their causes.
Women’s rights, protecting the environment, or fighting hate speech: Women worldwide are politically active online. They face online and offline abuse.
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Trolls take over online discourse and are out to offend, often making life miserable for other users.
Algorithms embedded in social networks glean highly specific information about a user's preferences.
Real or fake? Posting disinformation online is a powerful propaganda tool.
How to verify videos on social media.
So-called bots are involved in creating phony social media hypes through likes and shares.
Countless touched-up pictures can be found on the internet. Here's how to spot the fakes.
How internet services use algorithms to try to influence their users.
They're young, passionate and pros at handling knives: Germany's best gourmet chefs and food trendsetters can be found both in the kitchen and on social media. Either way, they're inspiring when it comes to food!
For months, Ukraine's president has been sending his country's wartime message out to the world, via all channels and by using all kinds of emotions and arguments.
With the livestream of the actors' legal dispute dominating social media, how has it impacted public perception as well as survivors of sexual violence?
The iconic Swedish pop stars are returning to the stage to present their album "Voyage" — as digital versions of themselves. DW talked to member Björn Ulvaeus ahead of the tour premiere.
Adorable, or annoying? The tiny digital egg beeped in the pockets of millions of children all over the world. But the hype surrounding the little nuisance ended as quickly as it began.
The publication of an open letter to German Chancellor Scholz signed by leading cultural figures has triggered a fierce debate about the planned delivery of heavy weapons to Ukraine — especially on social media.
Has freedom disappeared in France? Romy Strassenburg thinks so. As Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face off for the role of president, the journalist explains why she's scared — and why others aren't fearful enough.
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the blossoming trees are sure to be a spectacle once again. Just how did the Japanese trees become so popular in Germany?
Billie Eilish, Madonna and Elton John were among dozens of stars taking part in the digital event to raise money for Ukrainian and other refugees worldwide.
Rain or shine? Today, people consult a weather app. For millennia, ancient weather lore, often in rhymes, would help predict weather patterns.
The coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to halt business travel almost overnight. The economic consequences for airlines and hotels have been dramatic, leaving many wondering if corporate travel can bounce back.
