Why we need the Affordable Connectivity Program

Why we need the Affordable Connectivity Program

Patrick Ryan  |  Special to The Desert Sun Like everyone else in America, the internet helps keep me connected. For several years now, I’ve relied on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to save money on my monthly internet bill. But that federal program is going to expire next month unless Congress takes action. This program …

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False claim of federal program for free internet, tablet

False claim of federal program for free internet, tablet

Millions could lose internet access if federal program ends The federal Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, has been helping reduce the digital divide for many during the pandemic. Scripps News The claim: The Affordable Connectivity Program gives eligible Americans free wireless internet and a tablet A Dec. 11, 2023, Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes …

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Apps That Undress Women’s Photos Surge In Popularity. What Could Go Wrong?

Apps That Undress Women’s Photos Surge In Popularity. What Could Go Wrong?

are surging in popularity. Photo: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa (Photo by Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Apps that use artificial intelligence to undress people in photos are surging in popularity, according to new social media research. These programs manipulate existing pictures and videos of real individuals and make them appear nude …

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