Science: Scopus is giving suspect, non–peer-reviewed papers unwarranted legitimacy, researchers say: “Scopus, a widely used database of scientific papers operated by publishing giant Elsevier, plays an important role as an arbiter of scholarly legitimacy, with many institutions around the world expecting their researchers to publish in journals indexed on the platform. But users beware, a… Continue Reading
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FTC Warns be skeptical about QR codes
The Verge: “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public against scanning any old QR code in a consumer alerts blog last week. Naturally, the warning comes down to security and privacy — bad actors can put QR codes in inconspicuous places or send them via text or email, then just sit back and wait… Continue Reading
Mozilla Privacy Not Included Gift Guide
Mozilla Foundation: “Make smart choices to protect your privacy. Search for products. Read expert reviews. Get tips and tricks. Dozens of products are reviewed, include Tips to Protect Yourself when using each product, What data does the company collect for each product, as well as the following explanations that document each evaluation: A Little Creppy,… Continue Reading
The New York Times Claws Its Way Into the Future
Wired [read free] “…Sulzberger, like more than three dozen other executives and journalists I interviewed and shadowed at the Times, is working on the biggest strategic shift in the paper’s 165-year history, and he believes it will strengthen its bottom line, enhance the quality of its journalism, and secure a long and lasting future. The… Continue Reading
Read These 10 Articles to Understand the Landmark Google Search Monopoly Trial
US v Google: “The Google search antitrust trial wrapped at its 10 week mark. We’ll have to wait until next summer for a verdict, but here are 10 things we learned over the last two months of the first big trial taking on Big Tech’s power.” Continue Reading
NewsGuard Misinformation Monitor November 2023
“Brand Danger: X and Misinformation Super-spreaders Share Ad Money from False or Egregiously Misleading Claims About the Israel-Hamas War. “NewsGuard identified ads for 86 major advertisers — including top brands, educational institutions, governments, and nonprofits — on viral posts seen by a cumulative 92 million X users advancing false or egregiously misleading claims about the… Continue Reading
The psychological traps of online shopping, explained
Vox: “Online retailers have all sorts of tricks for getting consumers to buy more and buy faster. The people who create those tricks don’t really even try to hide them.A cursory Google search reveals all sorts of marketers advertising their tools to help merchants boost sales. They boast countdown timers that are “a great way… Continue Reading
How to See the Amazon Price History of a Product
HowToGeek: “Prices on Amazon change constantly. Knowing the price history can give you an edge in finding good deals on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Amazon Prime Day, and other major sales. So how do you track those prices? View Amazon Price Changes with Camelcamelcamel – A great tool for finding Amazon price histories is the… Continue Reading
Amazon announces “AI Ready”
Amazon announces “AI Ready,” a new commitment designed to provide free AI skills training to 2 million people globally by 2025. To achieve this goal, we’re launching new initiatives for adults and young learners, and scaling our existing free AI training programs—removing cost as a barrier to accessing these critical skills. Hiring AI-skilled talent is… Continue Reading
The best place for product reviews is Reddit?
Vox: “Whether you’re looking for a new TV or the best bagel in Brooklyn, you’re bound to come across online reviews, and it’s hard to find something that feels trustworthy. There are a lot of reasons why this is true, and it doesn’t look like the situation will get any better soon. Despite regulators and… Continue Reading
AI Legal Protections May Not Save You From Getting Sued
Bloomberg – Microsoft, Adobe and OpenAI are all pledging to defend their customers against intellectual property lawsuits, but that guarantee doesn’t apply to everyone. “AI companies are pledging to defend their customers against intellectual property lawsuits. Those indemnities are narrower than the announcements suggest. But first: The fine print Last Monday, twelve minutes into his… Continue Reading
The murky math of the New York Times bestsellers list
The Hustle: “Sy Montgomery spends money on three things: gas, groceries, and making the New York Times bestsellers list. For years, she and her husband have lived as freelance writers deep in the mountains of New Hampshire. They’ve eked out a living, she says, because they’re so frugal that even at 65 years old she… Continue Reading
