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Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse Research on misinformation and disinformation has been severely impacted by the Trump administration’s restructuring of federal research priorities, including the cancellation of hundreds of grants that supported this research. The overwhelming majority of Americans (95%) believe misinformation’s misleading […]
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Let’s all do a dramatic reading of Trump and Musk’s mean posts
Let’s all do a dramatic reading of Trump and Musk’s mean posts Donald Trump and Elon Musk are publicly feuding on social media after Musk made critical comments about the EV tax credit bill. Musk had previously promised to donate $100 million to a Trump-owned PAC, but has yet to fulfill this commitment. Trump responded […]
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Here are three new apps building out the open social web
Here are three new apps building out the open social web Bonfire Social, a new app, has been announced as a framework for creating digital communities with customizable governance and style. The first “flavor” of the platform, Bonfire Social 1.0, includes features like custom feeds, profiles, and threaded discussions. Channel.org is a new service that […]
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Grindr’s new Right Now feature brings a spicy live feed to the hookup app
Grindr’s new Right Now feature brings a spicy live feed to the hookup app Grindr has launched its new “Right Now” feature, a live feed that allows users to connect with others in real-time, similar to social media platforms like X/Twitter. The Right Now feature is designed to help users find exactly what they want, […]
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Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore
Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore Instagram now supports photos with a 3:4 aspect ratio, allowing them to appear exactly as shot without cropping. The change follows Instagram’s previous move to feature rectangles instead of squares in profile grids, which was made in January. Most phone cameras default to the 3:4 aspect ratio, making […]
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If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?
If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame? A court case in New York is testing whether social media companies can be held responsible for radicalizing a mass shooter. The lawsuit, brought by Everytown for Gun Safety, claims that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, and other companies’ design features, including recommendation algorithms, promoted racist […]
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Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news
Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news A new study found that people who experience excessive social media use are more likely to believe fake news. The study, conducted by Michigan State University researchers, involved 189 participants aged 18-26 and presented them with real and false news stories formatted as social media posts. […]
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FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram Meta is facing an existential antitrust trial, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta sought to extinguish Instagram and WhatsApp as threats to Facebook’s dominance in the social media market. During Mark […]
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How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid?
How does a person become famous when they’re just a kid? Being famous as a kid can be achieved through various means, including being a star athlete, musician, or social media influencer. Fame at a young age can offer benefits such as appearing on TV or in movies, wearing cool clothes, and making money to […]
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Pinterest users left confused by mass account suspensions
Pinterest users left confused by mass account suspensions Pinterest users are reporting mass account suspensions and pin removals without warning or explanation, leaving many confused and frustrated. Users claim that Pinterest’s AI moderation algorithm may be responsible for the uptick in suspensions and pin removals, but the company has not acknowledged these claims. Reports of […]
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