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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Nov 14

I will rebuild my feed brick by brick 💪

I’m a HuffPost reporter who writes about work, lifestyle, tech topics. You can reach me at [email protected] with tips.

An example of my current preoccupations: www.huffpost.com/entry/post-e...

Post-Election Stress Is A Real And Heavy Thing — And It Shows Up In Surprising Ways

Here’s what the election cycle is doing to our bodies and brains right now.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 2d

Wrote about why Tilly's obedience might be the most unsettling thing about "her" and what it means for the future of work: www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-act...

Experts Warn This Real-World Effect Is The Most Unsettling Thing About 'AI Actor' Tilly

This Hollywood newcomer has a long list of haters already.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 9d

I asked car experts and mechanics about what will actually help you save the most $$$ on car expenses, and the answers they gave were surprisingly simple -- and yet too many people don't follow these tips: www.huffpost.com/entry/reduce...

Looking To Cut Car Expenses? Experts Say These Simple Tips Can Help You Save Big.

Mechanics and automotive experts share their best car driving and maintenance tips to save money on your car.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 15d

Just five days after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, Disney announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will go live once more. I talked to boycott experts and a die-hard Disney adult about what made the "cancel Disney" movement different. www.huffpost.com/entry/cancel...

The Real Reason The Disney Boycott Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Was So Effective

The Disney boycott was definitely different. Experts reveal the secrets to why it worked.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · 15d

I'm writing about ChatGPT influencing dating, and am looking to talk with people who believe they have been "chatfished" by dates who use it to copy-paste messages. Am also interested in people who are open about using AI chatbots to date. Email me at [email protected] with your stories.

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Daniel Malmer @malmer.com · 25d

This is an archived government report that found that “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists.”

It existed yesterday and is gone today.

What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism

Militant, nationalistic, white supremacist violent extremism has increased in the United States. In fact, the number of far-right attacks continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic...

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Wrote about how we transform into people-pleasing fawns to survive unreasonable bosses, and how this self-protective pattern hurts you in the long run: www.huffpost.com/entry/fawnin...

Too Many Of Us Are Practicing This 1 Behavior To Survive Corporate America — And It's So Damaging

Here’s what it looks like, and why it might be holding you back.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 28

I talked to wedding photographers about the most telling behaviors they see with couples that could foretell a divorce:

“I’m like, 'Oh, these pictures are looking wonderful, but I need you to smile.′ And he was like, ‘I’ll smile when it’s genuine.'”

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5 Red Flags Wedding Photographers See That Can Predict A Divorce

These photographers have seen it all, and they have thoughts.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 20

There's one important difference between life jackets marketed as safe and reliable and ones that actually are. As one expert put it, “There’s no regulations for how people market these things." www.huffpost.com/entry/life-j...

Why The Type Of Life Jacket Your Kid Wears Matters More Than You Might Think

Some life jackets are actually better than others. Here's how to see through the marketing to keep your kids safe.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 18

Wrote about what the end of "de minimis" this month will mean for your everyday shopping purchases. Here's where you could see sticker shock first: www.huffpost.com/entry/de-min...

Trump's 'De Minimis' Move Will Make Buying These Everyday Household Items More Expensive

Supply chain experts say to expect higher prices in these categories soon.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 18

This story demonstrates how even a short convo with an AI chatbot can be dangerous for vulnerable people: “The best way to sustain usage over time...is to prey on our deepest desires to be seen, to be validated, to be affirmed." www.reuters.com/investigates...

A flirty Meta AI bot invited a retiree to meet. He never made it home.

Impaired by a stroke, a man fell for a Meta chatbot originally created with Kendall Jenner. His death spotlights Meta’s AI rules, which let bots tell falsehoods.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 14

Enjoyed talking to women who defend using "HR voice" when rejecting people they date. As one woman told me, "I’m the queen of a polite termination text." www.huffpost.com/entry/hr-voi...

Women Often Use This 1 Type Of Voice To End A Relationship — And The Reason Why Is Fascinating

Rejecting someone is never easy, but experts say it might be important for women to adopt this specific tone.

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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · Aug 13

As I told @monicatorrr.bsky.social, gender stereotypes in children's programming haven't changed in 60 yrs bc the people making it are still largely men. As of 2019, men = 80% of directors, 71% of creators, >50% of writers. Only 18% of episodes written by all women. www.huffpost.com/entry/gender...

This 1 Subtle Bias Against Girls Is Everywhere On Kids TV Shows — And It's Harmful

Even creators with good intentions can perpetuate limiting beliefs. Here’s what you need to know.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 11

The examples nurses gave me shocked and appalled me: “I had a guy one time who had signed up for a timeshare talk, and literally left his wife when she was eight centimeters dilated...and missed the birth of his child,” one nurse told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/labor-...

Labor And Delivery Nurses Say This Husband Body Language Is How They Predict You Should Divorce

These nurses have seen it all, and yes, they're secretly judging your partner, too.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Instagram's new Map location-sharing feature is a privacy nightmare. “Absolutely make the choice to have it off,” one lawyer told me. www.huffpost.com/entry/instag...

This 1 New Instagram Feature Is A Privacy Nightmare. Here's What You Need To Consider Before You Activate It.

Sharing this information can be fun, but experts warn it's also a gift to stalkers.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jul 18

Do you know the difference between a "flood watch" or a "flash flood emergency"? Knowing this could save your life: www.huffpost.com/entry/flood-...

Knowing The Difference Between These 3 Types Of Emergency Alerts Could Save Your Life

When you get this alert, it means "trouble will find you," one meteorologist said.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jul 16

Justice for Diego Luna in "Andor" for giving a leading performance that should have been Emmy nominated! www.huffpost.com/entry/andor-...

This Show Has Eerie Real-Life Parallels To Trump’s Presidency — And It’s Inspiring Fans To Resist

It’s the most politically relevant sci-fi series giving people hope right now.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jul 16

Talked to Gen Z about the Gen Z stare, and got a range of answers about what this unnerving stare could mean! www.huffpost.com/entry/gen-z-...

Everyone Is Ridiculing The 'Gen Z Stare' Online. Here's What They're Missing.

They are definitely staring at you, but not for the reasons you might think, Gen Z said.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jun 26

What happens in a galaxy far, far away feels all too close to what’s happening in U.S. politics. I talked to fans who are inspired by "Andor" to fight the Trump administration: www.huffpost.com/entry/andor-...

This Show Has Eerie Real-Life Parallels To Trump’s Presidency — And It’s Inspiring Fans To Resist

It’s the most politically relevant sci-fi series giving people hope right now.

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.huffpost.com · Jun 24

Excellent piece from @monicatorrr.bsky.social about how data brokers are selling off our addresses and phone numbers for pennies, what you can do to opt out of the sites, and what regulation would be needed to stop all of this.

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Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Found Targets' Addresses Online. Here's How To Hide Yours.

"What this individual allegedly did is what abusive individuals have done for decades," one expert said.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jun 13

If you're one of the many who plan to protest Trump this weekend, you need to decide whether or not you bring your phone. At the very least, you need to disable touch and Face ID, security experts say: www.huffpost.com/entry/bring-...

Taking Your Phone To A Trump Protest Could Have Alarming Consequences

“Even if it’s in airplane mode, there’s a chance that your movements can be tracked," one privacy expert said.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 11

we’re ready to strike if we don’t get a good contract

Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 11

With just over a day left until the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social contract expires, our members are preparing to do what it takes to reach a fair contract. The clock is ticking, @vox.com.

⏰ June 12 at 11:59pm ET

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Jason Kint @kint.bsky.social · Jun 6

Amazing. Respect the lede.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jun 5

When AI models deceive and blackmail humans, it's not good, AI safety experts warned --especially if the goal is to make them more autonomous:

"They want to have an AI that doesn’t just advise commanders on the battlefield, it is the commander on the battlefield.”
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AI Models Will Sabotage And Blackmail Humans To Survive In New Tests. Should We Be Worried?

Recent tests on OpenAI and Anthropic's AI models show their drive for self-preservation.

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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · May 24

like I dunno maybe if you are going to state something weird and racial about half the population of a country of 1.4 billion people you should have… a (?) source ? ??

What does China offer that the United States doesn't?
Small hands, a massive, seasonal work force and millions of engineers.
Young Chinese women have small fingers, and that has made them a valuable contributor to iPhone production because they are more nimble at installing screws and other miniature parts in the small device, supply chain experts said. In a recent analysis the company did to explore the feasibility of moving production to the United States, the company determined that it couldn't find people with those skills in the United States, said two people familiar with the analysis who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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Monica Torres @monicatorrr.bsky.social · Jun 3

The main problem with AI notetakers is how often they can be inaccurate ― and yet they can create a lasting record that may one day be used against you. www.huffpost.com/entry/ai-not...

Experts Warn AI Notetakers Could Get You In Legal Trouble

Your AI-note meeting summaries aren't as private as you think.

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