#comment-and-control
#comment-and-control

Meta defends content moderation policies, touts usage of AI to track Holocaust denial

Meta is actively combating online antisemitism by enforcing policies against Holocaust denial and distortion.

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.

Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks

Meta is advised to withhold Community Notes in conflict and high polarization countries to prevent human rights risks.

Meta defends content moderation policies, touts usage of AI to track Holocaust denial

Meta is actively combating online antisemitism by enforcing policies against Holocaust denial and distortion.

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.

Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks

Meta is advised to withhold Community Notes in conflict and high polarization countries to prevent human rights risks.

Media industry

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.

12 hours ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.

more#ai-in-journalism

SF parents

fromThe Cipher Brief

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.

fromAbove the Law

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.

fromUS AFPNews

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

The news hub

Andrew Forrest is suing Meta for using his likeness in scam ads without permission.

Silicon Valley

fromThe Atlantic

4 hours ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.

Online marketing

10 hours ago

Google Ads Removed 8.3 Billion Ads - Up Over 60%

Google removed 8.3 billion ads in 2025, a 63% increase from 5.1 billion ads removed in 2024.

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.

Video games

fromKotaku

9 hours ago

Fans Accuse Pragmata's Twitch Emote Of Referencing Pedo Meme

Capcom's new Twitch Chat Badge has sparked controversy over alleged inappropriate associations with a meme linked to pedophilia.

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.

SF LGBT

11 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.

#bluesky

fromMashable

5 hours ago

Information security

Bluesky outage: Why it happened

Information security

It's not just you - Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch

fromMashable

5 hours ago

Information security

Bluesky outage: Why it happened

Information security

It's not just you - Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.

Relationships

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.

#advertising

fromAol

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.

fromDailycaller

FTC Moves To Bar 'Brand Safety' Advertising Scheme Used To Censor Conservative Media

Major advertising agencies agreed to stop restricting business with media publishers based on political content, addressing anticompetitive conduct and First Amendment violations.

fromAol

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.

fromDailycaller

FTC Moves To Bar 'Brand Safety' Advertising Scheme Used To Censor Conservative Media

Major advertising agencies agreed to stop restricting business with media publishers based on political content, addressing anticompetitive conduct and First Amendment violations.

more#advertising

#prediction-markets

World politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.

fromThe Verge

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

World politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.

fromThe Verge

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

more#prediction-markets

Apple secretly threatened to pull Grok from the App Store over deepfake nudes

Apple threatened to remove xAI's Grok app from the App Store due to non-compliance with content guidelines regarding non-consensual deepfakes.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Apple

Apple Threatened To Remove Elon Musk's AI Grok: Report

Apple

fromTNW | Tech

Apple secretly threatened to pull Grok from the App Store over deepfake nudes

Apple threatened to remove xAI's Grok app from the App Store due to non-compliance with content guidelines regarding non-consensual deepfakes.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Apple

Apple Threatened To Remove Elon Musk's AI Grok: Report

Everything we like is a psyop | TechCrunch

Geese's rise in popularity is attributed to strategic marketing efforts rather than purely musical merit.

US Elections

fromThe Nation

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.

Education

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.

#tiktok

EU data protection

TikTok publishes first transparency report on EU hate speech removal

TikTok's transparency report reveals its efforts in combating illegal hate speech, showing high rates of content review and removal.

fromwww.npr.org

US politics

Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary

EU data protection

TikTok publishes first transparency report on EU hate speech removal

TikTok's transparency report reveals its efforts in combating illegal hate speech, showing high rates of content review and removal.

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.businessinsider.com

US politics

Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary

more#tiktok

Silicon Valley food

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

#social-media

fromwww.dw.com

Digital life

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

8 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

fromExchangewire

Digital life

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

UK politics

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube signal a shift in accountability for social media platforms regarding child safety and mental health.

fromPsychology Today

23 hours ago

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

8 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

fromExchangewire

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

MPs rejected a proposal to ban under-16s from social media, while the government plans to consult on age restrictions and online safety measures.

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube signal a shift in accountability for social media platforms regarding child safety and mental health.

fromPsychology Today

23 hours ago

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

more#social-media

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.

10 hours ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.

4 hours ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.

10 hours ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.

more#plagiarism

#privacy

fromComputerWeekly.com

6 hours ago

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

fromComputerWeekly.com

6 hours ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

more#privacy

#x-platform

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.

fromTechRepublic

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.

fromTechRepublic

X Cuts Clickbait Payouts and Exposes a Creator Program Problem - TechRepublic

X is reducing payouts for clickbait content, penalizing creators while maintaining the problematic structure that incentivizes such behavior.

more#x-platform

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting things can't go on like this'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for social media reform to protect children, advocating for potential age restrictions and limitations on app features.

#ai

Information security

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

Artificial intelligence

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

Meta's latest AI improves its terrible content moderation

Meta's AI outperforms humans in content moderation, detecting scams and violations more effectively.

Information security

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model outperforms humans in some cybersecurity tasks, raising concerns among regulators and tech companies.

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.

Meta's latest AI improves its terrible content moderation

Meta's AI outperforms humans in content moderation, detecting scams and violations more effectively.

more#ai

fromExtremeTech

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.

fromAP News

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

fromFortune

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

The Sam Altman attack is putting two anti-AI groups under scrutiny-but the story is more complicated | Fortune

Pause AI, founded in Utrecht, Netherlands in May 2023 by Joep Meindertsma, aims to halt what it calls 'dangerous frontier AI' and staged its first protest outside Microsoft's lobbying office in Brussels.

Silicon Valley

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.

World politics

fromObserver

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.

#facebook

fromSocial Media Examiner

Facebook's 2026 Rules for Reach & Relevance : Social Media Examiner

Facebook is prioritizing original content and Reels, impacting reach for creators and marketers.

Facebook wants to scan users' camera rolls for content

Facebook introduces a new opt-in feature to recommend photos from users' camera rolls for sharing and editing.

fromSocial Media Examiner

Facebook's 2026 Rules for Reach & Relevance : Social Media Examiner

Facebook is prioritizing original content and Reels, impacting reach for creators and marketers.

Facebook wants to scan users' camera rolls for content

Facebook introduces a new opt-in feature to recommend photos from users' camera rolls for sharing and editing.

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.

fromGadgets 360

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.

#instagram

Instagram fails to remove nearly all reported extremist content after Meta moderation rollback, ADL study finds

Instagram failed to remove 93% of extremist content, linked to Meta's rollback of content moderation policies, leading to increased antisemitism.

Instagram expands Your Algorithm tool to Explore

Instagram expands its Your Algorithm feature, allowing users to control content recommendations in Explore and Reels.

Instagram fails to remove nearly all reported extremist content after Meta moderation rollback, ADL study finds

Instagram failed to remove 93% of extremist content, linked to Meta's rollback of content moderation policies, leading to increased antisemitism.

Instagram expands Your Algorithm tool to Explore

Instagram expands its Your Algorithm feature, allowing users to control content recommendations in Explore and Reels.

more#instagram

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.

fromFortune

Attacks on Sam Altman's home are extreme. But the AI backlash is going mainstream | Fortune

OpenAI faces increasing public concern and backlash over AI's societal impacts, highlighted by recent violent incidents involving its CEO.

fromDigital Trends

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.

fromInc

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.

Silicon Valley

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.

fromSecurityWeek

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.

fromMedium

20 hours ago

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Has a Message Problem of Its Own Making

Sam Altman aims to reduce hostility towards A.I. amid rising violence and threats against A.I. executives.

fromBloomberglaw

#social-media-accountability

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.

Digital life

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

fromPR Daily

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.

fromPR Daily

more#social-media-accountability

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

#ai-generated-content

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

AI-generated content now constitutes about 35% of new websites, leading to overly positive and sanitized online writing.

SF politics

Does the public comment system have an AI problem?

1 month ago

Social media marketing

The Oversight Board says Meta needs new rules for AI-generated content

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

AI-generated content now constitutes about 35% of new websites, leading to overly positive and sanitized online writing.

SF politics

Does the public comment system have an AI problem?

AI-powered advocacy tools may be generating fake public comments to influence government policy decisions, raising concerns about the authenticity of citizen input in regulatory processes.

more#ai-generated-content

1 month ago

Social media marketing

The Oversight Board says Meta needs new rules for AI-generated content

fromMobile World Live

Meta poised to take Google ad revenue crown

Meta Platforms will surpass Google in total advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the digital advertising landscape.

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

2 hours ago

Alix Earle and Alex Cooper are feuding, and the internet has a favorite

Alex Cooper and Alix Earle are feuding, with social sentiment showing more negativity towards Cooper.

fromBlack Enterprise

New Responsible Influence Certification Program Aims To Build Transparency In The Creator Economy

A new certification program for content creators promotes trust and transparency in influencer marketing.

fromDailywire

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

Meta will drastically reduce human content moderators over the next few years, replacing them with AI-based systems while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions like account appeals and law enforcement reports.

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

more#content-moderation

Why brands can't stop acting like reply guys and jumping into viral comment threads on social media

Brands are increasingly engaging in social media replies to drive interaction and remain culturally relevant.

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

6 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.

1 month ago

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned

Because the ad implied that viewers could use an app to remove a woman's clothing, we considered it condoned digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent. It added that the ad was irresponsible, included a harmful gender stereotype and was likely to cause serious offence.

Privacy technologies

fromPsychology Today

It's Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue

Explicitly discussing the ethics of sharing fake news reduces the intention to share it.

fromEntrepreneur

What the Meta-YouTube Ruling Means for Founder Responsibility

Platforms can be held liable for how their design shapes user behavior, regardless of intent.

fromtechsciencetoday

Reddit Revealed How It Plans to Deal With Its Growing AI Content Problem

Reddit is addressing the rise of AI-generated content to maintain user trust and authenticity on the platform.

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

Cheap, obvious AI-generated images and videos are widely shared and emotionally engage social media users, often spreading without meaningful scrutiny.