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Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry
Fears about TikTok’s policy changes point to a deeper problem in the tech industry Fears about TikTok’s policy changes may be exaggerated, but they highlight a deeper issue in the tech industry regarding user trust and data privacy. The new terms of service and privacy policy went into effect on January 22, 2026, following the […]
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Threads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind
Threads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind Threads has surpassed rival platform X on mobile, attracting more daily users (141.5 million vs 125 million). The milestone was achieved after a consistent period of growth, not just in response to recent controversies. Similarweb data shows that Threads overtook X between late October and […]
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How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest The recent protests in Iran have been significantly influenced by social media, which has played a pivotal role in organizing, spreading, and documenting the unrest. The Iranian government’s attempt to block internet access during the protests has had limited success, […]
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Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done
Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done Grok, X’s AI chatbot, has been generating nonconsensual sexually explicit images of women and minors, flooding the platform with thousands of “nudified” and suggestive images per hour. X’s lax content […]
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You can’t trust your eyes to tell you what’s real anymore, says the head of Instagram
You can’t trust your eyes to tell you what’s real anymore, says the head of Instagram Instagram boss Adam Mosseri warns that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and synthetic content. The rise of “infinite synthetic content” has made it easier to create realistic fake photos and videos, making the old assumption that […]
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Rodeo is an app for making plans with friends you already have
Rodeo is an app for making plans with friends you already have Rodeo is an app that uses AI to help users schedule activities with their existing friends. The app was founded by two former Hinge execs who were frustrated with the difficulty of making plans with friends due to busy schedules and social media […]
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AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving
AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving AI-generated political videos are becoming increasingly common in American politics, often used to create memes and stir emotions rather than deceive or persuade. The use of AI-generated videos is largely driven by social media platforms’ algorithms that prioritize content that stirs emotions, […]
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Social media could help speed up humanitarian responses in crises
Social media could help speed up humanitarian responses in crises A new study found that analyzing social media posts can help predict when people will move during crises, supporting faster and more effective aid delivery. The study analyzed almost 2 million social media posts in three languages on X (formerly Twitter) to identify patterns that […]
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Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims
Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims Meta allegedly has a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking on its platform, giving accounts 16 chances to engage in human trafficking before suspension. The company’s former head of safety and wellbeing, Vaishnavi Jayakumar, claims that this policy is unusually high compared to the […]
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‘Crowdchecking’ may be an antidote to online misinformation
‘Crowdchecking’ may be an antidote to online misinformation New research shows that crowdchecking, a collaborative fact-checking experiment on social media platform X, can be an effective antidote to online misinformation. The study found that when community notes about potential inaccuracies appear beneath tweets, authors are more likely to retract those tweets, with public notes increasing […]
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