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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
22 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.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
22 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.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.
Mental health
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.
more#social-media
#facebook
more#facebook
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
#google
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
23 hours ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
23 hours ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

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.
more#google
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

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.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Snap Was Always A Terrible Company

Snap laid off 1,000 employees and cut job openings to reduce costs by $500 million, but struggles with revenue growth and market position.
#meta
fromABA Journal
1 week ago
Social media marketing

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

World news
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

Meta Looks to Establish Definitive Rules on Banning Public Figures

Meta permanently disabled a widely followed Instagram account in 2025 for repeated Community Standards violations, including threats, harassment, slurs, and sexually explicit allegations.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
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#bluesky
more#bluesky
#apple
Apple
fromTNW | Tech
2 days ago

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.
Apple
fromTNW | Tech
2 days ago

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.
more#apple
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
1 day ago

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.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 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.
fromEngadget
4 days 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
#tiktok
more#tiktok
Marketing
fromInc
1 week 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.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

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.
more#ai
Media industry
fromObserver
21 hours ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
21 hours ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
1 day ago

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.
Law
fromDigiday
5 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 days 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
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromJewish Insider
3 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromJewish Insider
3 days ago

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.
more#instagram
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
4 days 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.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromMobile World Live
4 days ago

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.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Law
fromDailywire
3 weeks ago

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.
#social-media-accountability
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Digital life

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

Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 week 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.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 week 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.
more#social-media-accountability
#content-moderation
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

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.
more#content-moderation
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
3 days ago

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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
UK news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Social media giants must do more to stamp out scam ads

AI-driven fake advertising on social media platforms costs UK consumers and payment providers millions annually, with scam ad impressions projected to nearly triple by 2030 while social media platforms profit significantly from this fraudulent activity.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
3 weeks ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Meta on trial over child safety: can it really protect its next generation of users?

Meta faces trial allegations that it prioritized profit and engagement over child safety, with evidence showing delays in detecting exploitation and trafficking on its platforms.
#social-media-algorithms
more#social-media-algorithms
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Meta, TikTok and Snap are participating in an online safety ratings system

Numerous major social platforms including Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap they will submit to a new external grading process that scores social platforms on how well they protect adolescent mental health. The program comes from the Mental Health Coalition's Safe Online Standards (SOS) initiative, which comprises about two dozen standards covering areas like platform policy, functionality, governance and transparency, content oversight and more.
Mental health
fromThefp
1 month ago

How Instagram Broke Its Promise to Protect Teens

It won't be in search, it won't be in hashtags, it won't be in recommendations. Beginning in the 2010s, the company had come under scrutiny for its perceived role in a growing teen mental health crisis. Then, in 2017, a 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom named Molly Russell committed suicide after being fed self-harm content on Instagram.
Mental health
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

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.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Facebook makes it easier for creators to report impersonators | TechCrunch

Meta introduced tools to combat impersonation and AI-generated spam on Facebook, reporting doubled engagement with original content and removed 20 million impersonator accounts in 2024.
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