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Media industry
fromWIRED
5 hours ago

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 marketing
fromAxios
2 hours ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
#openai
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings | TechCrunch

A lawsuit claims OpenAI's technology enabled harassment, as a user allegedly stalked his ex-girlfriend after believing he found a cure for sleep apnea.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 minutes ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Murder accused texted sister 'karma is coming'

The court heard evidence from Abbott's son Brad Carlson who spoke to the hearing via video-link from Spain. Carlson described his mother as an inspiration and a motivation, highlighting her success as an author and filmmaker.
Film
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
12 hours ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 hours ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
fromNature
21 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
5 hours ago

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.
#ice
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromAol
3 days ago

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media influencers often spread misinformation about prescription drugs, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent and highlighting the need for updated regulations.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Film
fromKotaku
3 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromAol
3 days ago

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media influencers often spread misinformation about prescription drugs, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent and highlighting the need for updated regulations.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

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.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The EFF is quitting X

Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Privacy technologies
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
fromApaonline
1 week ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 hours ago

Anthropic faces user backlash over reported performance issues in its Claude AI chatbot | Fortune

Anthropic faces backlash over Claude AI's declining performance and perceived lack of transparency amid rising user dissatisfaction and potential IPO plans.
#meta
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

fromQuartz
4 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

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.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Social media marketing
fromQuartz
4 days ago

Meta yanks plaintiff lawyer recruitment ads for addiction lawsuits

Meta is removing ads from law firms soliciting plaintiffs in lawsuits over social media addiction claims.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake - Above the Law

California bar exam software faces significant technical issues and privacy concerns, prompting student pushback against its use.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
6 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to insufficient evidence of actual malice.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Fear of Being Canceled Activates an Ancient Alarm

Therapists are observing a new anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public shaming and ostracism, termed akyronophobia.
Social media marketing
fromInman
1 day ago

The 'Carl's a mess' trend shows conversation outperforms

Earning attention requires participation and relatability, as cultural trends reflect real behaviors and invite audience engagement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Law
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

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.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.
#trump
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Shares Gruesome Video of Deadly Attack on Social Media

Trump shared a graphic video to criticize Biden and Democrats for immigration policies after a violent crime committed by an undocumented immigrant.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Posts Raw Video of Woman Being Murdered With Hammer

President Trump posted a graphic video of a violent murder, blaming Biden and judges for immigration policies allowing criminals to remain in the U.S.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Trump Shares Gruesome Video of Deadly Attack on Social Media

Trump shared a graphic video to criticize Biden and Democrats for immigration policies after a violent crime committed by an undocumented immigrant.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Posts Raw Video of Woman Being Murdered With Hammer

President Trump posted a graphic video of a violent murder, blaming Biden and judges for immigration policies allowing criminals to remain in the U.S.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.
Law
fromAxios
5 days ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

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.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 days ago

A Secret Grand Jury Is Seeking the Identity of a Reddit User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration is using a grand jury inquiry to unmask anonymous online dissenters, threatening Reddit for user data on a critic of ICE.
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
5 days ago

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.
fromMen's Journal
2 weeks ago

Tech giants To Pay $3 Million to People Harmed by Social Media

A young woman identified as K.G.M. accused Meta and YouTube of creating products as addictive as cigarettes or online gambling sites, claiming that features like infinite scrolling contributed to her depression and anxiety.
Mental health
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Goes on Wild Posting Bender After Melania's Surprise Epstein Announcement

Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, while Donald Trump criticized various influencers and Iran on social media.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Goes on Wild Posting Bender After Melania's Surprise Epstein Announcement

Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, while Donald Trump criticized various influencers and Iran on social media.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Survivors of Epstein's abuse accuse Melania Trump of shifting burden' onto victims

Melania Trump faces backlash from Epstein survivors for shifting responsibility after her statement calling for public hearings with victims.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Landmark Verdict Against Social Media Got It Right

Social media platforms contribute to radicalization and mental health issues among youth, necessitating offline community building to prevent mass violence.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'He sent me reams of naked photos': Victims of cyberflasher speak out

A prominent violinist used social media to repeatedly send explicit sexual images and videos to multiple female musicians, causing serious distress and harassment.
Relationships
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Delusions Are Leading to Domestic Abuse, Harassment, and Stalking

A partner's obsessive use of ChatGPT for pseudo-therapy fueled fixation, paranoia, and escalating physical abuse over nearly a year.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

They're Coming for Our Kids: How Extremists Target Children Online

Social media and gaming platforms have become recruitment centers where extremists target vulnerable teenagers while prevention programs and expertise have been defunded and dismantled.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day | Anonymous

If you're anything like my parents, you probably wouldn't even understand most of the content that floods my social media, no matter how hard I try to avoid it. Here's a recent example from Instagram: Do y'all females ever tell ur homegirls Sis chill you letting too many dudes hit?' Essentially, that means: Women do you ever tell your girlfriends that they're whores and need to stop letting so many guys fuck them?
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Anonymity and the Erosion of Kindness

Throughout the year, we all have particular events that mark the passage of time. Birthdays, holidays, special events. As professors, we have a few unique days too: some fun, some not. There's the first day of classes, where we still (20+ years in) get the jitters. The last day of classes, when we are often just as, if not more excited, than the students. And then there is the day our course evaluations arrive.
Higher education
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hate Behind the Screen

Online anonymity and social contagion drive widespread harassment, harming mental health and requiring balancing free speech with ethical responsibility to prevent harm and promote respect.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Teens Are Using AI-Fueled 'Slander Pages' to Mock Their Teachers

Students create AI-generated meme accounts called 'slander pages' to mock school faculty and attack reputations using deepfake technology and manosphere slang for viral engagement.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DHS keeps trying and failing to unmask anonymous ICE critics online

DHS withdrew summonses seeking Meta account subscriber data for Instagram and Facebook accounts monitoring ICE after legal pushback over First Amendment concerns.
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