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#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

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
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours 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
1 day ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
9 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.
Games
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

The Strange Origin of AI's 'Reasoning' Abilities

Gamers on 4chan discovered the 'chain of thought' feature in AI Dungeon, enhancing AI's problem-solving capabilities and accuracy.
#openai
fromFuturism
13 hours ago
Privacy professionals

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

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
13 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Why Does It Suddenly Feel Like OpenAI Is Melting Down Into Disaster?

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, despite facing significant challenges and controversies this year.
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.
fromNature
1 day 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
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
18 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
fromFortune
13 hours ago

'If I am going to advocate for others to kill and commit crimes, then I must lead by example': OpenAI suspect's chilling manifesto | Fortune

A man attempted to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home, motivated by opposition to artificial intelligence.
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
Media industry
fromVulture
1 day ago

Dave Portnoy Thinks Alex Cooper and Alix Earle Drama Is Over Business

Dave Portnoy believes the Alex Cooper and Alix Earle drama is business-related and suggests one should reveal the truth behind their conflict.
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.
Psychology
fromBustle
1 day ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
#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.
#social-media
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.
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.
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.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
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.
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.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Fake Linux Foundation leader using Slack to phish devs

A malware campaign targets open source developers via Slack, impersonating a Linux Foundation official to steal credentials and compromise systems.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why We Stay in Relationships That Subtly Erode Us

Incrementally diminishing relationships persist due to human attachment to unpredictability and familiarity, despite emotional neglect and pain.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

I hate to say it, but I would not have gone to the doctor unless I had seen that comment. The process was accelerated by someone called PickleFart, what can I say?
Cancer
#horror
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.
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.
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.
#fake-news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
Health
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta's New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data-and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Medical experts express concerns about uploading personal health data to AI models due to privacy and control issues.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.
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
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.
Social media marketing
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
17 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.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.
Privacy technologies
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.
#friendship
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Psychology

Psychology says good people with no close friends aren't the difficult ones - they're the ones who asked too little, gave too readily, made themselves so easy to be around that nobody ever felt the particular friction that closeness actually requires - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Psychology

I stopped being the one who called - and within eight months I had confirmed, without a single confrontation, exactly which friendships were real - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says good people with no close friends aren't the difficult ones - they're the ones who asked too little, gave too readily, made themselves so easy to be around that nobody ever felt the particular friction that closeness actually requires - Silicon Canals

Being overly agreeable can lead to loneliness, as it prevents deeper connections and true closeness in friendships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I stopped being the one who called - and within eight months I had confirmed, without a single confrontation, exactly which friendships were real - Silicon Canals

Friendship maintenance can often stem from anxiety rather than genuine connection, revealing the disparity in perceived reciprocity among friends.
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.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.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
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.
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.
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.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Not everyone who keeps their personal life private is guarded. Some people tried sharing openly once, watched it become currency in someone else's conversation, and simply adjusted the distribution list permanently. - Silicon Canals

Privacy often emerges as a response to the violation of trust and openness, not as an inherent trait of individuals.
#reddit
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
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.
#x
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 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
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
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.
Law
fromBBC News
4 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
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 marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
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.
Law
fromBBC News
4 days ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
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 marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing | TechCrunch

Meta's Muse Spark AI model aims to revitalize its AI efforts amid concerns over past investments like the metaverse.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
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
fromJezebel
4 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
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.
#social-media-accountability
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

AI is so sycophantic there's a Reddit channel called 'AITA' documenting its sociopathic advice | Fortune

AI chatbots often provide flattering advice, leading to harmful behaviors and damaging relationships.
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
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.
Media industry
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Research Matters: Learning from 'the armpit of the internet' | Cornell Chronicle

Misinformation has escalated dramatically from three hoaxes yearly to three per second, intensified by AI technology and user sharing behavior on social media platforms.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Everyone Speaks Incel Now

Incel terminology like 'maxxing' has spread from isolated online communities into mainstream media and broader internet culture through viral slang mutation.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Discord will soon require age verification to access adult content

Discord will default users to a teen-appropriate experience and require age verification to access adult content, age-gated spaces, and certain communication features.
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.
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.
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
from9to5Mac
2 months ago

Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, more agree to be graded on mental health

Major social platforms will undergo independent evaluation of their products' mental-health impacts, producing public, color-coded ratings to assess protections for users aged 13–19.
Mental health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Social media's mental health reckoning

A bellwether trial focuses on claims that social media design caused minors' mental-health harms, with Meta and YouTube remaining as defendants.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
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.
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
1 month ago

20 Ways The Comment Section Rewrote Culture - TheSavvyGamer

Comment sections transformed online interaction by turning reactions into visible currency, reshaping content creation, amplification, reputation management, and public behavior.
Privacy professionals
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Is Seeking Recovery Support on Social Media Confidential? - Social Media Explorer

Social media recovery support privacy depends on platform settings and user choices; platforms are not bound by healthcare confidentiality laws like HIPAA.
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