Google's Jigsaw subsidiary adds AI tools to build a nicer internet

It's no secret that the internet has its fair share of users who put others down, share unhelpful comments, and in some cases, are outright abusive. Google ... Perspective ingests a comment, the ... Read More

Social Networking

The Internet provides tools for cultivating, managing, and capitalizing on those ... s important to consider the source and think critically before accepting the news online. Offline social ... Read More

The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet

But today, few people would agree that the internet has lived up ... s earlier work. In 2017, the Google unit released Perspective API, an algorithm for detecting toxicity. The free tool was ... Read More

Google Spent Years Researching the Best Way to Get New Employees Up to Speed Significantly Faster. The Secret? A Simple 15-Minute Conversation

Some new employees get up to speed a lot faster than others. Why? That's a question Google spent considerable time and effort trying to answer. (As it ... Read More

Report: Google Search CPC up 13% YoY; ad spend growth slowing

Google search advertising spend in the U.S. rose by 17% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024. Click growth continued to slow, hitting 4% YoY (compared to 8% in Q4 2023). Cost-per-click continues ... Read More

Social Psychology News

Mar. 15, 2024 — Scientists tested several hypotheses on the drivers of social aging in free-living Assamese macaques in Thailand. The researchers collected data on the social behavior of females ... Read More

Google's latest AI tool will help you plan your next vacation — here's how it works

Google is bringing travel-related features to its new artificial intelligence search results including trip planning, reviews and photos of your destination — but its opt-in for now. Although ... Read More

Google’s two fact-check tools are now available in Hindi

Google supports Indian elections by ensuring quality information, preventing platform abuse, and guiding users through AI-generated content, with tools available in multiple languages for enhanced ... Read More

The Best Products and Tools to Clean Up After a Pet

Credit: Product images courtesy of Amazon When you're cleaning your home, you fall into one of two categories: Someone who's cleaning up after people ... best products and tools on hand to combat ... Read More

Social Networking Stocks Q4 Highlights: Yelp (NYSE:YELP)

Let's dig into the ... KIND) is a social network that connects neighbors with each other and with local businesses. Nextdoor reported revenues of $55.56 million, up 4.3% year on year ... Read More

Spring yard cleanup tools

So, your lawnmower, string trimmer, and leaf blower might need a tune-up. Clear the ... "No Mow May." It’s a chance to allow small flowering plants to grow and help out pollinators. Read More