A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here"s what it found
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is......»»
Sexualized Instagram imagery found to affect young women"s body image
Viewing sexualized Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among viewers beyond striving for thinness and attractiveness......»»
AtData collaborates with Persona to strengthen fraud prevention
AtData announced its partnership with Persona, a unified identity platform that helps businesses verify their users and fight fraud. This collaboration reflects an industry that is acknowledging the pressing need for stronger defenses against a myria.....»»
Live talk at noon Wednesday from the North American International Detroit Auto Show
Jessica Caldwell, director of insights at Edmunds, will join Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Staff Reporter Lindsay VanHulle live from the Detroit auto show floor......»»
Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe
A recent report claims that Meta could be planning paid versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU that do not come with ads. The post Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Apps su.....»»
Ad-free Facebook subscription rumored; social networks allow Russian disinformation to grow
Meta may introduce the option of an ad-free Facebook subscription as it struggles to comply with increasingly stringent European privacy requirements, says a new report. A similar paid subscription option may also be offered to Instagram users ….....»»
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic......»»
Why did SpaceX give up on “catching” falling fairings? Its VP of launch explains
"You basically had this really awesome algorithm, this crazy automation." Enlarge / One half of a Falcon 9 payload fairing deploys its parafoil. (credit: Elon Musk/Instagram) Amid much fanfare, SpaceX started landing its.....»»
There’s a fake Tim Cook Instagram account and Apple VPs are following it [U]
Update: The account was fake despite being followed by Apple VPs. It has now been taken down by Instagram. more….....»»
Automotive News hires F&I reporter
Paige Hodder was an intern who covered general auto industry topics for Automotive News before joining the publication’s auto retail team. .....»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
Gmail will lock important settings behind a pop-up 2FA challenge
Changes to email forwarding or filters will soon demand you verify who you are. Enlarge / Gmail's security pop-up to change a setting (left) and the more dramatic warning you'll get if someone fails a 2FA attempt. (credit: Googl.....»»
Opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook – but only if you’re in Europe
Meta has announced that European users can now opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook, in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). However, the company is not extending the same choice to app users in the US or.....»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»
Pro-Wagner accounts keep showing up on Facebook and Instagram after Meta"s ban, report shows
A large network of accounts on Facebook and Instagram have been promoting Russia's Wagner mercenary group to hundreds of thousands of followers, months after Meta vowed to remove content glorifying the group, according to a new report by disinformati.....»»
How to download Instagram photos (5 easy ways)
Wishing you could download all of your Instagram photos or save a photo to use as wallpaper? It's easier than you think. We've got several methods you can try......»»
Meta criticized for making reproductive health an R-rated issue
Female reproductive health experts are calling on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to rethink its restrictions on reproductive health content......»»
Instagram is now optimized for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Instagram has pushed out an update where the app will now be better optimized for larger devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. The problem with foldable phones that can transform into tablets is that not all apps will necessarily play.....»»
Who is the best Lois Lane ever? All the Lois Lane actresses, ranked
Lois Lane is Superman's perfect match. There have been multiple versions of the intrepid reporter, but only one comes out on top when all is said and done......»»
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads [Updated]
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After five years of fighting legal battles to prevent this undesirable outcome, Meta has.....»»
Instagram trialing posts with new AI label
Meta is showing to trial a new AI Generated tag showing off which content is made by bots and which aren't. For those who are interested in AI, and especially for those who aren’t, leaks have shown that there are plans to release new tags.....»»