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Intelligencer
6 days ago
Tech industry

Why LinkedIn Now Wants You to Play Games

LinkedIn has evolved from a job-searching and networking platform to a space for online public performance and now includes gaming elements. [ more ]
Consequence
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Even Katy Perry's mom was fooled by the Met Gala AI photos

AI-generated photos of Katy Perry 'attending' the Met Gala fooled many, even her own mother, leading her to clarify through Instagram that she did not actually attend. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Here's the latest on the arguments.

The Supreme Court will consider if tech platforms like social media sites have the right to make editorial judgments.
The cases involving Florida and Texas laws aim to protect conservative speech by restricting social media content removal based on views. [ more ]
moresocial-media
AdExchanger
2 weeks ago
Marketing

And The News Gets Nothing; Build It Blox By Blox | AdExchanger

Online news revenue faces challenges from tech platforms like Google and social media companies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Australia's online safety regulator has drawn a line in the sand for X. Will she prevail?

The legal battle between Australia and X is testing government power over tech platforms globally. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Canada unveils law to force tech firms to remove harmful' content online

Tech platforms to remove harmful online content quickly under Canada's proposed Online Harms Act.
Legislation would make tech companies accountable for harmful content online and increase penalties for spreading hate. [ more ]
The Walrus
3 weeks ago
World news

Why the Taliban Love Social Media | The Walrus

Hamed Latifee's YouTube channel showcased daily life in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, focusing on humanitarian projects despite being taken down due to suspicions of Taliban affiliation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | It's Not You: Dating Apps Are Getting Worse

Dating apps are the primary medium for meeting partners, but meeting quality has declined.
Tech platforms, including dating apps, are experiencing 'platform decay' with declining quality as they expand. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Violent online content unavoidable' for UK children, Ofcom finds

Children are exposed to violent online content at a young age in the UK.
Tech platforms are criticized for not doing enough to protect young users from harmful content. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Supreme Court to Decide How the First Amendment Applies to Social Media

Tech platforms' free speech rights and editorial judgments are at the center of important First Amendment cases.
Analogies to newspapers, shopping centers, and phone companies play a key role in determining the legal standing of tech platforms. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Media industry

Meta is ready to drop news in Illinois if forced to pay local publishers

The Journalism Preservation Act in Illinois requires tech platforms to pay local news publishers for content viewed by residents. Meta threatens to remove news if the bill passes. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 months ago
Media industry

News outlets are collapsing as advertisers flock to social media platforms. It has major implications for society

Social media companies are diverting advertising revenue from legacy media to tech platforms.
News organizations are facing significant challenges, leading to layoffs and closures. [ more ]
Gijn
2 months ago
Media industry

How Tech Platforms Are Suffocating Watchdog Journalism in Russia and Around the World

Tech platforms downranking impacting independent media outlets
Struggle faced by Russia-focused outlet The Insider due to downranking by tech platforms [ more ]
Roll Call
4 months ago
Parenting

Advocates push for federal online safety laws as states take lead - Roll Call

At least 15 states have enacted or are pursuing legislation to protect kids' safety and privacy online.
Advocates for children's online safety hope Congress will pass federal legislation instead of a state-by-state approach. [ more ]
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