“Third Man Syndrome” Has Fascinated Me For Months, So Here Are 24 First-Hand Accounts Of People Who Experienced It And Lived To Tell The Tale

“Third Man Syndrome” Has Fascinated Me For Months, So Here Are 24 First-Hand Accounts Of People Who Experienced It And Lived To Tell The Tale

These last few months, my Roman Empire has been “third man syndrome.” Also known as the “third man effect,” it’s a phenomenon that most commonly occurs in people who are in extreme distress, danger, or are about to have a near-death experience. The feeling is often described as the sense that another person is present, … Read more

Meta tests facial recognition to spot 'celebrity bait' ad scams and recover accounts more easily

Meta tests facial recognition to spot 'celebrity bait' ad scams and recover accounts more easily

Meta is expanding facial recognition testing as an anti-scam measure to combat fraudulent celebrity ads and more broadly, Facebook's owner announced Monday. Monika Bickert, vice president of content policy at Meta, wrote in a weblog post that some of the tests are intended to bolster its existing anti-scam measures, such as automated scans (using machine … Read more