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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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

CNBC Host Grill Trump FCC Chair Over Accusations He's Working to Chill Free Speech'

Brendan Carr emphasizes that more speech and political equal opportunity are essential, despite accusations of chilling free speech against news networks.
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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

CNBC Host Grill Trump FCC Chair Over Accusations He's Working to Chill Free Speech'

Brendan Carr emphasizes that more speech and political equal opportunity are essential, despite accusations of chilling free speech against news networks.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 hour ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
#defamation-lawsuit
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.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Team Trump Fires Back After Judge Throws Out Wall Street Journal-Epstein Story Lawsuit

Trump's defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed, but he plans to appeal and refile the lawsuit.
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.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Team Trump Fires Back After Judge Throws Out Wall Street Journal-Epstein Story Lawsuit

Trump's defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed, but he plans to appeal and refile the lawsuit.
#3d-printing
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
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.
Environment
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Why Big Tech companies got quiet on climate change

Tech companies are prioritizing AI growth over climate goals, raising concerns about their ability to meet emissions reduction targets.
#trump
fromPoynter
1 day ago
World news

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
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.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
World news
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

Trump accused CNN of publishing false information regarding Iran's statements after declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war.
US politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
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.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
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
#meta
fromABA Journal
4 days ago
Social media marketing

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

fromFuturism
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

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

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
fromgizmodo.com
5 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Digital life

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

Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
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.
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.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
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.
Law
fromDigiday
1 day ago

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.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
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.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
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.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
14 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
14 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.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
5 hours ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has not significantly impacted teens' online experiences, with many still accessing platforms despite the restrictions.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
7 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
#ftc
fromAol
1 day ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 day ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 day ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 day ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
3 days ago

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use

Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.
US news
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

Strahler was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated nudes, becoming the first convicted under the Take It Down Act.
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
#defamation
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

JUST IN: Judge Rejects Trump's Defamation Complaint Against WSJ, Rupert Murdoch Over Jeffrey Epstein Drawing

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

JUST IN: Judge Rejects Trump's Defamation Complaint Against WSJ, Rupert Murdoch Over Jeffrey Epstein Drawing

#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.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
5 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has dropped its defamation claim against the Guardian and two other defendants regarding a report on federal investigations into $8 million in payments.
Media industry
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#cnn
#social-media-accountability
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.
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Digital life

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.
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.
Digital life
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

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.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators

Civil rights organizations urge Meta to abandon facial recognition in smart glasses due to risks of empowering stalkers and predators.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.
EU data protection
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
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.
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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
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.
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.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
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.
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.
Media industry
fromTechdirt
5 days ago

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US and EU battle over online censorship

Recent revelations from news agency Reuters that the US is "developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including hate speech and terrorist propaganda," as a method to counter what it sees as excessive censorship in other parts of the world is troubling to the EU. Even if the plans appear to have been delayed and detail is thin, the US position is clear.
Miscellaneous
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

On Its 30th Birthday, Section 230 Remains The Lynchpin For Users' Speech

Section 230 protects online intermediaries, preserving broad online speech, preventing censorship, and protecting users; repealing it would entrench tech monopolies and increase surveillance.
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