Elon Musk's X has geoblocked over 60 accounts belonging to Saudi dissidents and activists in Saudi Arabia following local government orders, joining other tech platforms like Meta and Snapchat in complying with state censorship demands.
Snapchat announced it will no longer reward fully AI-generated videos in Spotlight recommendations, prioritizing human-made content to foster authentic creativity. This move aligns with other tech giants like LinkedIn, Substack, Meta, and YouTube, which are also implementing measures against low-quality AI content.
Snapchat will stop recommending wholly AI-generated videos in its Spotlight feed, joining YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack in efforts to combat "AI slop." Platforms aim to prioritize authentic human-made content, with LinkedIn adding a reporting button and YouTube updating monetization policies for AI-generated videos.
The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player, has issued subpoenas to major social media companies seeking account information and digital records, amid concerns that content may have been deleted from his Snapchat accounts before his death.
A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
Experten legen der EU-Kommission einen Bericht mit Empfehlungen zu einem Mindestalter für soziale Netzwerke vor. Die Vorschläge könnten die Debatte in Deutschland und eine EU-weite Lösung beeinflussen. Technische Umsetzungen wie die EUDI-Wallet werden diskutiert.
UK regulator Ofcom has proposed new measures under the Online Safety Act requiring major tech platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube to ban scam advertisers. The proposals aim to prevent fraudulent ads, protect users from scams, and ensure financial service ads have clearance. Failure to comply could result in significant fines.
Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal are exploring if his fiancée, Siya Goyal, secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Goyal and Chaudhary are accused of pushing Agarwal off a cliff. Investigators are analyzing chats and questioning the accused to verify the alleged marriage.
Meta Platforms informa que quatro estados americanos cobram US$ 1,4 trilhão em multas por acusações de viciar jovens e enganar sobre segurança. A empresa considera os cálculos "absurdos" e sem fundamento.
Norway, led by Erling Haaland, is enjoying their World Cup run in the US, blending team spirit with tactical prowess. Despite middle-of-the-road stats, they excel in creating big chances, largely serving Haaland, who, though mortal, remains a formidable threat.
Louis, a 17-year-old, was lynched to death by five young men in Narbonne. Three minors and two adults were arrested and partially confessed. The motive remains unknown. Separately, the wife of Jérôme Barella, suspected of murdering Lyhanna, filed a complaint for rape and domestic violence.
Hamza F., 14 ans, alias « La Douane », est devenu une « star » des réseaux sociaux en filmant et diffusant ses vols, agressions et rackets avec un pistolet à eau près du canal Saint-Martin, suscitant des réactions mitigées et une garde à vue.
Former Meta whistleblower Arturo Béjar highlights parental dread over children's online safety, as the UK sets a minimum age of 16 for major social media platforms, following Australia's precedent. Governments worldwide, except the US, are increasingly implementing age restrictions amidst growing distrust of social media platforms' safety measures.
Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr donated to Undue Medical Debt, erasing over $550 million in medical bills for 261,000 low-income California residents. The non-profit buys discounted debt, informing recipients directly, highlighting philanthropy's growing role in addressing US healthcare costs.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap, faces a Missouri lawsuit alleging platform features enabled an adult to groom and sexually assault a 12-year-old girl. The suit claims age verification bypass, a recommendation system, and Snap Maps contributed to the incident, for which the attacker is already imprisoned.
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teen alleging the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The terms were undisclosed. Other platforms like TikTok and Instagram are still facing trial.
YouTube hat eine Klage eines 16-jährigen Jungen aus Florida beigelegt, der der Plattform psychische Schäden vorwarf. Die Bedingungen der Einigung sind geheim. Drei weitere Unternehmen müssen sich weiterhin vor Gericht verantworten.
Samsung'un yeni One UI 9 Beta 3 güncellemesi, Instagram ve Snapchat gibi uygulamalarda yaşanan kamera yakınlaştırma sorunlarını çözüyor. Android 17 tabanlı bu güncelleme, kamera performansını iyileştirerek kullanıcı deneyimini artırıyor.
The UK plans to ban social media access for under-16s without age verification, requiring ID uploads. Critics argue this will increase data collection by Big Tech, harm privacy, and stifle competition, while proponents seek tighter speech restrictions.
Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo. Dotmo will focus on AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high internal costs. Snap will retain close ties, including a technology license and a significant equity stake, while Snap's CTO Bobby Murphy will act as lead investor.
Snap, yapay zeka desteği ve çift işlemcili yeni akıllı gözlüğü Specs AR'ı tanıttı. Gelişmiş donanımıyla dikkat çeken gözlük, 4 saate kadar tek başına, şarj kutusuyla 20 saate kadar kullanılabilecek ve ABD, İngiltere, Fransa'da 2.195 dolara satışa sunulacak.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., is releasing new augmented reality glasses called Specs for £1,995 ($2,195) in the UK and US. The glasses, designed for everyday use with a 4-hour battery, offer AI assistance, web browsing, and AR gaming, but analysts question mainstream adoption due to the high price.
Snap, das Unternehmen hinter Snapchat, hat Vorbestellungen für seine neue "erweiterte Realität" (AR) Brille namens "Specs" gestartet. Die Brille, die digitale Informationen wie Routen und Karten als Hologramme einblendet, soll im Herbst für 2.195 Dollar in den USA und 2.295 Euro in Frankreich auf den Markt kommen.
The UK's ban on social media for under-16s, effective next year, is projected to reduce digital advertising spending by over £1bn. Advertisers are expected to shift focus to streaming services and traditional TV to reach younger audiences.
