| 11.01.2024 00:20
Federal Judge Temporarily Stops Ohio's Social Media Law Restricting Kids' Access
A federal judge in Ohio has temporarily blocked a state law that would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before creating accounts for children under the age of 16. The law, known as Ohio's Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, was set to take effect on J...
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| 10.01.2024 17:45
Davos report warns: AI-driven misinformation poses major short-term threat
In its latest Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified false and misleading information fueled by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) as the top immediate risk to the global economy. The report, released ahead of the annual gathering of CEOs and world leaders in Davos, S...
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| 10.01.2024 04:03
ChatGPT-maker braces for fight with New York Times and authors on 'fair use' of copyrighted works
A series of high-profile lawsuits in a New York federal court has ignited a legal battle that will determine the future of artificial intelligence (AI) products such as ChatGPT. These AI chatbots, developed by OpenAI and Microsoft, have come under scrutiny for potentially violating copyright and fa...
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| 10.01.2024 04:02
Meta to hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds
In a recent blog post, Meta, the social media giant based in Menlo Park, California, announced its plans to hide inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook. This move comes as Meta faces numerous lawsuits from several U.S. states, accusing the company of knowingly desi...
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| 08.01.2024 13:22
Unveiling the Dark Corners: A.I.'s Nefarious Future Revealed
In a disturbing trend, online trolls on the infamous message board 4chan have been utilizing artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools to spread racist and offensive content about individuals who have appeared before the Louisiana parole board. These trolls have been using A.I.-powered image generators...
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| 06.01.2024 03:45
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids' use of social media
In a bold move, a trade group representing major tech companies including TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio over a pending law that requires parental consent for children to use social media apps. The law, which was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill s...
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| 28.12.2023 06:48
Harvard study reveals social media companies' $11 billion ad revenue from minors
A recent study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has revealed that social media companies collectively earned over $11 billion in advertising revenue from minors in the United States last year. The findings of the study have raised concerns about the lack of self-regulation...
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| 28.12.2023 00:31
The Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over A.I."s Use of Copyrighted Work
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement and unlawful use of the newspaper's articles to train their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in Manhattan, claims that the companies used The Ti...
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| 27.12.2023 00:56
As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections
Nearly three years after the storming of the U.S. Capitol, false election conspiracy theories continue to thrive on social media and cable news, raising concerns about their impact on the upcoming presidential election. The baseless claims, such as suitcases filled with ballots, late-night ballot d...
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| 19.12.2023 14:32
Meta's Oversight Board reviews removal of Israel-Hamas war videos
In a groundbreaking move, Meta's Oversight Board has launched an expedited review of two content moderation decisions made by the social media giant regarding Israel-Hamas war content. This is the first time the board has conducted such a fast-tracked review process, highlighting the heightened scr...
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| 18.12.2023 17:07
EU Investigates Musk's X and Demands Answers from Meta on Content Control
The European Union has initiated infringement proceedings against social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over suspicions of failure to combat content disinformation and manipulation. This marks the first probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a set of regulations aimed at regulati...
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| 15.12.2023 01:35
Former Facebook Diversity Leader Admits to Stealing $4 Million
In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, an Atlanta woman has pleaded guilty to stealing over $4 million from Facebook while she held a prominent position as an executive at the company. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who served as the lead strategist, global head of emp...
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| 13.12.2023 12:35
US Teens Obsessed with YouTube, TikTok: Pew Research Report
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Institute has revealed that despite concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents, teen usage of these platforms remains high. The survey, which included 1,453 teens aged 13 to 17, found that roughly one in six teens desc...
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| 11.12.2023 18:24
AWS chief Adam Selipsky talks generative AI, Amazon's investment in Anthropic and cloud cost cutting
In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Adam Selipsky, the CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), discussed the current state of cloud spending and the future of generative AI. Selipsky acknowledged that some AWS customers have been cutting back on their cloud spending due to challenges with th...
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| 08.12.2023 01:21
Facebook Messenger Implements Default End-to-End Encryption Amid Child Abuse Concerns
In a major development for user privacy, Meta announced on Thursday that it is rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages across its Facebook and Messenger platforms. This means that even Meta itself will not be able to decipher people's messages, ensuring that only the sender and rec...
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| 05.12.2023 22:06
Tech giants divided: AI's future open-source or closed as they lobby regulators
Tech leaders, including Facebook parent Meta and IBM, have formed the AI Alliance, a group advocating for an "open science" approach to AI development. This puts them at odds with rivals such as Google, Microsoft, and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, who prefer a closed approach. The disagreement centers arou...
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| 05.12.2023 00:58
Harvard's Disinfo Team Silenced Following Zuckerberg's $500 Million Donation
Prominent Disinformation Scholar Accuses Harvard of Silencing Speech and Dismantling Research Team Amid Facebook Files Investigation In a shocking whistleblower disclosure, Joan Donovan, a renowned disinformation scholar, has accused Harvard University of stifling her speech and dismantling her res...
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| 04.12.2023 19:35
Spanish Newspaper Association Sues Meta for Advertising Misconduct
A Spanish association representing over 80 newspapers has taken legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, accusing it of unfair competition in online advertising. The Information Media Association has filed a lawsuit against Meta, seeking 550 million euros ($600 million) in damages...
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| 03.12.2023 19:24
The Visionaries Driving the AI Revolution
In the world of artificial intelligence, there are key figures who have influenced its development and pushed the boundaries of technology. One such individual is Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, a San Francisco-based AI lab. Altman played a crucial role in the creation of OpenAI after meeting with E...
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| 01.12.2023 01:30
Meta Files Lawsuit Against FTC, Challenges New Restrictions on Kids' Data
Social media giant Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an effort to prevent the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement. The settlement, which included a record $5 billion fine for privacy violations, could po...
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| 01.12.2023 00:43
Indiana judge throws out state's TikTok lawsuit, citing child safety concerns
A judge in Indiana has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of false claims about the safety of user data and age-appropriate content. Judge Jennifer DeGroote of Allen County Superior Court stated that the court lacked personal jurisdiction over...
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| 30.11.2023 18:39
Meta takes down thousands of fake Facebook accounts targeting 2024 voters
In a recent announcement, Meta revealed that thousands of fake social media accounts originating from China were created to pose as American users and spread polarizing political content. The network, which consisted of nearly 4,800 fake accounts, aimed to build an audience on Meta-owned platforms...
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| 29.11.2023 10:50
Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation pends
Michigan to Implement State-Level Policies to Regulate Deceptive Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Political Advertising LANSING, Mich. - In an effort to combat deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media during political campaigns, Michigan is set to join several other states...
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| 21.11.2023 05:38
Artists urge U.S. copyright reforms, tech industry resists AI regulations
Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists, and voice actors are urgently requesting relief from the potential threat that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to their livelihoods. Thousands of letters have been submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing concerns about the replica...
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| 21.11.2023 01:58
Big Tech CEOs summoned to testify on child exploitation cases
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress for Hearing on Children's Online Safety and Content Moderation In a move to address growing concerns over children's online safety and content moderation, the Senate Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed top social media executives to testify at a hearing on December 6th...
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| 18.11.2023 16:54
Meta Approves Account Deletion on Threads Without Losing Instagram
In a major development for Threads users, changes are being rolled out to the app that will finally allow them to delete their account while still keeping their linked Instagram account. This long-awaited feature was announced by Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, in a post on the Threads app. Pr...
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| 03.11.2023 01:20
ChatGPT predicts Rishi Sunak's AI speech
The prime minister acknowledged the ethical implications of AI in his speech, stating that the government has taken the "highly unusual step" of publishing its analysis on the risks of AI, including those to national security. The reports, prepared by a team of expert advisers from tech start-ups,...
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| 01.11.2023 13:12
Meta introduces paid subscriptions for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in Europe
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Monday that users in Europe will soon have the option to pay a monthly fee to access the platforms without advertisements. This move comes in response to a ruling by the European Union's top court stating that companies must obtain co...
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