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Meta tests 'Community Notes' to replace fact-checkers
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO — Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new "Community Notes" feature across its platforms in the United States next week, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking toward a crowd-sourced approach to content moderation.
Doom, not gloom kicks off my 2025
Life, James Hein, Published on 29/01/2025
» Over the years, the game Doom has been ported onto some amazing platforms including a pregnancy test kit screen. The latest iteration of this practice has turned up in a version that will run in a .PDF file. If you are like me, then this will cause your mental processing to pause for a moment and your next thought may well be: "Wait, what?" The Portable Document Format (PDF) was developed to present documents in a manner that is independent of the software, hardware and operating system showing them. While it does this well, some malware writers have exploited its complexities.
Visions of the future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/12/2024
» Thailand has long been celebrated for its vibrant traditions and unique cultural identity. Yet, in Tomorrow And I, Netflix's ambitious new anthology series debuting today, viewers are invited to imagine a radically transformed Thailand -- one where advanced technologies disrupt deeply entrenched values, sparking tension, reflection and debate.
Deadly consequences
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2024
» Last month, when six Vietnamese people were found dead at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, the news spread internationally. An autopsy conducted by Chulalongkorn Hospital reported that cyanide was the cause of death for all six victims. The tragic incident brought up memories of the case of Am Cyanide in 2023 and renewed awareness of the dangers of cyanide. Am is currently charged with the murder of 14 people by using cyanide and attempted murder of one victim who survived.
New movies out this week: June 13-19
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
A place of history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/02/2024
» Sometimes, when we take our eyes off the computer, we daydream of lounging by a river and letting the gentle wind caress us. This may be the reason why those looking to satisfy wanderlust but squeezed by time often choose to visit the historic town of Ayutthaya.
Phranakorn Film announces Phase I of 'Siam Cinematic Universe'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/01/2024
» Movie studio Phranakorn Film has announced the first movie to kick off what they dubbed "Siam Cinematic Universe Phase I", which is very likely inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the DC Universe (DCU) and Universal Pictures' short-lived “Dark Universe”.
Guarding infants against Rotavirus: Unmasking its threats
Mingmuang Worawattanakul, Published on 09/08/2023
» Rotavirus is the most frequent cause of diarrhoea in infants and children worldwide, Thailand included. Millions of babies become sick with rotavirus diarrhoea annually, with high morbidity and mortality. The illness exerts considerable psychological and financial strain on parents and caretakers.
Take your furry friends to the flicks
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/06/2023
» A perfect holiday is when you spend a leisurely day out with your loved ones. A trip to the movie theatre is an ideal excursion, especially when you enjoy a newly released film.
Seeing is believing? Global scramble to tackle deepfakes
AFP, Published on 02/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - Chatbots spouting falsehoods, face-swapping apps crafting porn videos and cloned voices defrauding companies of millions -- the scramble is on to rein in AI deepfakes that have become a misinformation super spreader.