Here’s how new technology is bringing home Ukraine’s tragedy

Sales have surged for a video game that portrays war from the perspective of a civilian victim. It’s not the only way the metaverse is taking on events in Ukraine.
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Ask Help Desk: Stop auto-correct from ducking up

From perplexing auto-corrections to the best way to call 911, we are answering your biggest tech questions. https://wapo.st/3nqPcfV

Google hires top start-up team, fueling concerns over Big Tech’s power in AI

Google hired the co-founders of prominent AI start-up Character.ai, in a deal similar to recent transactions by Microsoft and Amazon that drew antitrust scrutiny. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/08/02/google-character-ai-noam-shazeer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WikiLeaks launched an era of hacking, leaking and influence operations

Born at least in part of idealism, WikiLeaks’ aid to a Russian influence operation succeeded so well that it ushered in a golden era of hacking and leaking. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/26/wikileaks-leaks-reveals-hacking-influence/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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