News that Instagram often suggests explicit content to underage accounts was denied by Meta, saying it doesn't reflect the reality.
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Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Requiring Social Media to Restrict Access to Children
A US District Court judge blocked the Mississippi state government from enforcing a new law requiring social media users to verify their ages and restrict access by minors to sites if they lack parental permission or consent.
SCOTUS Trashes Lawsuit vs. Biden Administration’s Social Media Censorship
In a 6-3 vote, the US Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to restrict the federal government’s ability to communicate with social media firms like Google, Meta, and Twitter/X about content moderation.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Shakes Up Her Executive Team Amid Elon Musk's Pressure on Costs: Report
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of social media platform X, has reportedly restructured her executive team amid pressure from owner Elon Musk to increase sales and reduce expenses.
Apple Eyes Generative AI Partnership With Meta, Anthropic, and Perplexity
Apple and Meta are in talks to integrate Meta's generative AI into Apple's AI system for iPhones, with Apple also exploring partnerships with other AI firms. However, the deals are not yet finalized.
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Flockx offers an innovative solution to not only curb loneliness but also offer a personal AI agent designed to help users engage more meaningfully. Unlike other social apps that keep users glued to their screens, Flockx encourages real-world interactions and community engagement with their AI Sidekick, which helps users connect with their 'flock' and integrate into their local communities.
Car dealership software service CDK Global has been hacked this week, causing massive outages to thousands of dealerships across the United States.
Apple's deal to integrate ChatGPT into its devices for iOS18 is reportedly without financial compensation, with OpenAI banking on "exposure" to Apple's consumer base.
According to a March Pew Research study of 10,000 American adults, TikTok was least likely to influence news stories through algorithmic recommendations or content moderation than Facebook, Instagram, and X.
One wellness company diving into the market is UpBeing. It's social but the opposite of social media. Rather than creating antisocial behavior, like most social network apps, UpBeing fosters pro-sociality by connecting what people do and their environment with how they feel and who they care about.
A Facebook comment by a self-described "professional" troll has the potential to complicate former President Donald Trump's recent hush money trial conviction.
Meta has launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for WhatsApp, marking a significant shift for the privacy-focused messaging app as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a conference in Brazil.
Most dog owners try visiting local dog parks, but anyone who has ever taken their dog knows the chaos and occasional danger that can arise. Meeting other dog owners with pets who are compatible with their dogs is tricky. Dean Spann, Pak Social's founder and a Shiba Inu owner, understands this challenge firsthand. His initial idea for the app emerged from a search to find other Shiba Inu owners.
A Palestinian-American who previously worked for Meta filed a discrimination lawsuit in a California state court against his former employer for allegedly being biased in its handling of content related to the war in Gaza.
