| 26.04.2024 08:39
Truth Social's Rollercoaster Debut Month in Trading
Trump Media & Technology Group, the company founded by former President Donald Trump, has been making headlines since it went public on the Nasdaq exchange on March 26. The stock, with the ticker symbol DJT, has been experiencing extreme volatility, with experts attributing this to the company's pr...
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| 23.04.2024 01:26
Trust and safety exec discusses AI in content moderation
Alex Popken, a former trust and safety executive at Twitter, has transitioned to a new role as vice president of trust and safety at WebPurify, a content moderation service provider. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Popken discussed the evolution of content moderation over the past...
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| 12.04.2024 02:28
Elon Musk clashes with Brazilian judge over free speech
Billionaire Elon Musk's clash with Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation on X has taken center stage in the nation of 203 million people. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, bought X in 2022 and has been accused of reinstating pr...
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| 08.04.2024 06:17
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has set his sights on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in an ongoing investigation into the dissemination of fake news. The Justice accused Musk of waging a public "disinformation campaign" regarding the court's actions and alleged that Musk's s...
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| 04.04.2024 19:39
Controversy over free blue checks return on Elon Musk's X
Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has caused confusion once again as it began restoring complimentary blue checks for some users. This unexpected shift comes after months of changes to the verification system on the platform. Initially, Twitter's blue checks were reserved for c...
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| 03.04.2024 19:35
Elon Musk's X appoints new safety chiefs as it seeks to rebuild ads business?
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the appointment of new executives to oversee safety on the platform. Kylie McRoberts, a company veteran, has been named head of safety, while Yale Cohen, previously from Publicis Media, will serve as head of brand safety...
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| 02.04.2024 05:06
Japan's Royal Family Joins Instagram to Connect with Youth
Japan's imperial family has made a significant step towards modernizing their image by debuting on Instagram. The Imperial Household Agency, responsible for the family's affairs, shared 60 photos and five videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's public appearances over the past three...
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| 26.03.2024 20:03
Introducing Truth Social: Donald Trump's new social media platform
Former President Donald Trump has made a splash in the social media world with the launch of his platform, Truth Social, earlier this year. This move came after Trump was banned from major sites like Facebook and Twitter following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. While he has since been reins...
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| 18.03.2024 09:04
Supreme Court debates limits on combating controversial online posts
The Supreme Court is currently in the midst of a significant term that could have far-reaching implications for free speech in the digital age. On Monday, the justices heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by Republican-led states, including Louisiana and Missouri, against the Biden administration. Th...
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| 15.03.2024 13:41
Europe inquires about platforms' efforts to reduce generative AI risks
European Union regulators have intensified their scrutiny of big tech companies, including Google, Facebook, and TikTok, by requesting information on how they are addressing the risks associated with generative artificial intelligence, such as the spread of deepfakes. The European Commission has se...
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| 05.03.2024 21:06
Social media blackout ends: Facebook and Instagram services restored
On Tuesday, a technical issue caused widespread login problems for users across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger. Andy Stone, Meta's head of communications, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to acknowledge the issues and stated that the company had resolve...
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| 05.03.2024 01:39
Former Twitter Executives Seek $128 Million from Elon Musk
Musk did not respond to a request for comment. A group of former Twitter executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, former CFO Ned Segal, former Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, and former General Counsel Sean Edgett, have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, seeking to recover more than $128 m...
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| 01.03.2024 02:29
Musk's X asks judge to penalize nonprofit researchers tracking rise of hate speech on platform
Attorneys for X Corp. and a research organization that studies online hate speech clashed in court on Thursday as the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, sued the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate for documenting the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchas...
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| 27.02.2024 01:01
Supreme Court to decide on social media's future
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in two landmark cases that could potentially reshape the landscape of online speech. The cases involve Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that seek to limit social media companies from moderating content, a move that tech groups representing plat...
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| 26.02.2024 18:46
Supreme Court takes up regulation of social media platforms in cases from Florida and Texas
The Supreme Court is currently facing challenges to state laws that could have a significant impact on how social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and X regulate content posted by their users. These cases, being heard by the justices, are part of a series of cases this term that could pote...
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| 23.02.2024 22:26
Decades of Total Solar Eclipses Captured in AP Photos
On April 8, the greatest show on Earth will once again captivate millions as a total solar eclipse races across North America. The moon will perfectly position itself between Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking the sunlight and turning day into night. The eclipse will begin in the Pacific, cros...
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| 16.02.2024 18:50
The European Union expands digital crackdown on toxic content, dodgy goods to all online platforms
The European Union is expanding its efforts to regulate online platforms in order to combat toxic social media content and unsafe ecommerce products. The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which initially targeted the largest online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon, and Wikipedi...
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| 13.02.2024 02:17
Biden Campaign Embraces TikTok Despite Security Concerns
In a move aimed at appealing to young voters, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has launched a TikTok account, despite ongoing concerns about the app's potential security risks. The campaign's first post featured the president being quizzed about the Super Bowl and referenced a political co...
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| 12.02.2024 23:32
Elon Musk summoned for third time as regulators investigate $35bn Twitter takeover
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been ordered to testify for a third time in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) investigation into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now known as X, in 2022. The order was issued by US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler, who gave Musk, his legal...
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| 09.02.2024 18:54
Meta Takes Down Iran's Supreme Leader's Facebook and Instagram Accounts
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has removed accounts run on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to his support for Hamas. The removal comes after criticism over Khamenei's endorsement of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, which sparked the ongoing wa...
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| 07.02.2024 09:32
Taylor Swift Takes Legal Action Against Student Tracking Her Jet
Taylor Swift Threatens Legal Action Against College Student for Tracking Private Jets In a recent development, attorneys for Taylor Swift have issued a cease-and-desist letter to Jack Sweeney, a junior studying information technology at the University of Central Florida, who tracks the private jets...
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| 07.02.2024 03:54
Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky social network now open for all to join
Bluesky, the Twitter-like social network founded by Jack Dorsey, has opened its doors to the public, allowing anyone to create an account and join the platform. Previously, users needed an invitation to join Bluesky, but the invite-only period allowed the site to develop moderation tools and other...
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| 05.02.2024 21:21
Study reveals 4chan as the origin of explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift images
A recent study conducted by Graphika, a firm that analyzes social networks, has revealed that the fake images of Taylor Swift that went viral on social media in late January were likely a result of a chatroom challenge to bypass filters designed to prevent the creation of AI-generated pornography....
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| 01.02.2024 14:48
Musk seeks Tesla investors' vote to move corporate registration to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will seek a shareholder vote on whether to move its corporate listing to Texas, following a recent court ruling. Musk took to his social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, to share the news, stating, "Tesla will move immediately to hold a s...
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| 30.01.2024 09:51
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human patient
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's brain-science startup, Neuralink, has successfully implanted a device in a human for the first time, according to an announcement made by Musk on social media platform X. Although Musk did not disclose the identity of the patient or provide specific details about the pr...
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| 27.01.2024 16:48
Microsoft Teams experiences outage, hindering access and limiting features
Microsoft Teams, a popular communication and collaboration platform, has been hit by a widespread outage, leaving users frustrated and unable to access the service. The issue first emerged at approximately 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday and quickly escalated, affecting a significant number of users...
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| 18.01.2024 03:35
Meta's "historical reluctance" to protect children on Instagram revealed in court documents
Newly unredacted documents from New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have revealed the company's "historical reluctance" to prioritize the safety of children on its platforms. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez in December, ac...
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| 12.01.2024 01:11
eBay fined $3m for employees' harassment and bug-sending to couple's home
In a shocking turn of events, online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a hefty $3 million fine to settle criminal charges related to a harassment campaign carried out by its own employees. The employees, who were previously prosecuted for their actions, engaged in a disturbing scheme aimed at intimid...
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| 10.01.2024 17:44
X Corp. cuts trust and safety staff by 30%, says Australian watchdog
X Corp., the owner of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that the company had slashed its global trust and safety staff by 30% since billionaire Elon Musk took over in 2022. This includes an alarming 80% reduction in the number of safe...
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| 09.01.2024 20:04
TikTok Restricts Data Tool, Hindering Content Assessment by Critics
In a move that has raised concerns about censorship and political influence, TikTok has restricted access to its Creative Center tool, which allows users to analyze popular videos and trending hashtags on the platform. The tool, which is primarily used by brands and advertisers, no longer allows us...
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| 04.01.2024 19:11
Federal Agency: SpaceX Illegally Terminated Workers Critical of Musk
In a recent development, rocket and satellite manufacturer SpaceX has been accused by a U.S. labor agency of wrongfully terminating eight employees for circulating a letter that criticized the company's CEO, Elon Musk. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against SpaceX, alle...
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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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| 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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| 21.12.2023 01:42
Europe mandates age verification on major porn sites to safeguard children
Three of the world's largest porn websites, Pornhub, XVideos, and Stripchat, are facing new requirements in the European Union (EU) that will require them to verify the ages of their users. The EU, aiming to ensure internet safety, has expanded the reach of its digital law, the Digital Services Act...
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| 20.12.2023 02:34
Parler set to make a comeback for 2024 election
Parler, the controversial social media platform known for its lack of content moderation and popularity among conservatives, has announced plans for a comeback. The platform, which shut down in April due to controversies surrounding hate speech and illicit content, is set to relaunch in the first q...
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| 19.12.2023 00:34
EU Launches Investigation into Illicit Content on Elon Musk's X
In a major regulatory move, the European Union has announced a formal investigation into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The investigation accuses X of failing to counter illicit content and disinformation, lacking transparency about advertising practices, and engaging in "deceptiv...
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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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| 12.12.2023 03:07
Elon Musk Revives Alex Jones' Account, Sparks Controversy
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), has restored the accounts of notorious right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his website, Infowars. This decision has sparked controversy and concern as it gives Jones a major pl...
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| 12.12.2023 00:57
New York pledges $1B on chip research and development in Albany in bid for jobs, federal grants
New York State Commits $1 Billion to Expand Chip Technology Research in Albany Albany, NY - In a bid to establish the region as a global hub for semiconductor research and manufacturing, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the state will invest $1 billion in chip technology rese...
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| 10.12.2023 15:02
Elon Musk Revives Alex Jones' Suppressed Account
In a surprising move, Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla CEO, has restored the X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, triggering concerns among advertisers and raising questions about hate speech on the social media platform. Jones, the host of Infowars, had been permanently banned from X in 20...
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| 09.12.2023 19:35
OpenAI's Boardroom Drama: Unveiling Key Players
Could potentially have disastrous consequences for humanity. She is also involved in national security issues and writes about them for a think tank at Georgetown University. Another former board member, Tasha McCauley, is an adjunct senior management scientist at the RAND Corporation, a well-respe...
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| 09.12.2023 10:38
Europe strikes historic deal to regulate artificial intelligence
European Union negotiators have reached a significant milestone in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) by signing a political agreement for the Artificial Intelligence Act. This agreement, hailed as the world's first comprehensive AI rules, will pave the way for legal oversight of techno...
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| 03.12.2023 01:53
Walmart latest big advertiser to pull out of Musk's X amid widening concerns over hate speech
In the latest blow to Elon Musk's social media company, X, retail giant Walmart has announced that it is pulling its advertising spending from the platform. Walmart joins a growing list of major advertisers who have decided to distance themselves from X due to concerns over hate speech and the abil...
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| 01.12.2023 02:17
Tesla tackles production woes by delivering a dozen stainless steel Cybertruck pickups
Tesla finally delivered its highly anticipated Cybertruck pickups to customers on Thursday, although two years behind schedule due to manufacturing challenges. CEO Elon Musk showcased the angular electric trucks at a ceremony held at the company's factory in Austin, Texas. The event was broadcast o...
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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 16:38
Elon Musk under fire for promoting 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory
In a recent turn of events, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of SpaceX, has been accused of promoting a long-debunked conspiracy theory known as "Pizzagate". This theory alleges that high-profile Democrats ran a pedophile abuse ring from a pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. Musk...
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| 27.11.2023 16:03
Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, paid a visit to Israel on Monday amidst ongoing controversy surrounding accusations of antisemitism on his platform. Musk's visit included a tour of the Kfar Azza kibbutz, which was attacked by Hamas militants last month, and mee...
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| 27.11.2023 09:58
Discover Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year: Authenticity
In an age where deepfakes and post-truth narratives dominate, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is "authentic." In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, editor at large Peter Sokolowski revealed that the word "authentic" garnered high search numbers on the dictionary company...
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| 21.11.2023 12:59
Surge in Online Abuse Targets Politically Active Afghan Women Amid Taliban Takeover
A report released on Monday by U.K.-based rights group Afghan Witness has revealed a significant increase in online abuse and hate speech targeting politically active women in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021. The study found that abusive posts tripled, resul...
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| 21.11.2023 11:56
Microsoft hires OpenAI founders to lead AI research team after ChatGPT maker's shakeup
In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI, the renowned company behind ChatGPT, has been thrown into turmoil after Microsoft hired its ousted CEO, Sam Altman, and many employees threatened to follow suit. The conflict at the heart of this upheaval revolves around the differing opinions on how to develop...
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