Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion, at times asking users to verify their age before being able to view such posts. In an investigation by the Associated Press, several advocacy groups found their posts hidden from public view an.....»»
Meta’s ChatGPT killer is taking over your favorite apps
Step aside, ChatGPT. Meta's AI assistant is here, and it's coming to apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and more......»»
Elon Musk’s Grok keeps making up fake news based on X users’ jokes
X likely hopes to avoid liability with disclaimer that Grok "can make mistakes." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) X's chatbot Grok is supposed to be an AI engine crunching the platform's posts to.....»»
Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are next-level sleep aids to block out noise
The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 buds are designed to help you sleep better and wake up more fulfilled in the morning by blocking out distracting noises......»»
Study examines influence of social media on televised debate viewing
Anyone who regularly watches news or sports has likely noticed the steady creep of content competing for screen space, whether it be stock market prices, social media posts, game scores or some other graphic display. Previous studies have indicated t.....»»
TikTok Notes: latest on the upcoming Instagram competitor
Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram. more….....»»
TikTok Notes is now available for some users
It looks like TikTok Notes has quietly launched for users in Canada. So check it out if you’re looking for an Instagram alternative. The post TikTok Notes is now available for some users appeared first on Phandroid. The other day, TikTok.....»»
Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals
Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp. Enlarge (credit: IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY | Science Photo Library) Meta continues to slowly adapt Facebook and Instagram policies to a.....»»
YouTube puts third-party clients on notice: Show ads or get blocked
Google would really like it if everyone just paid for YouTube Premium instead. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chris McGrath ) YouTube is putting third-party ad-blocking apps on notice. An ominous post on the official Y.....»»
X wants to charge new users a fee to make new posts
It looks like new users to X will have to pay a small fee if they want to post and interact with posts from other users. The post X wants to charge new users a fee to make new posts appeared first on Phandroid. When Elon Musk initially ann.....»»
If you"re a paying X user, Elon Musk wants his Grok AI to write your posts for you, report says
Elon Musk wants X's Grok AI Chatbot to compose users' tweets. Here's why it's such a big problem that even X employees are trying to stop it. Elon Musk has long warned of the dangers of AI. However, it doesn't seem that he's all that concerned.....»»
How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveil.....»»
Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants
The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown. Enlarge (credit: LinkedIn) An accomplished and prominent transplant surgeon in Texas allegedly falsified patient data in a government transplant waiting list, whic.....»»
No longer possible to hide the blue badge of shame on X [U]
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Update: Af.....»»
Piracy Shield: AGCOM Fines ISP Assoc. For ‘Obstructing Supervisory Activities’
ASSOProvider is an association representing the interests of more than 200 small to medium-sized companies in the Italian internet and telecoms sector. It is also a vocal opponent of the 'Piracy Shield' blocking system and the law that supports it. F.....»»
Rightsholders Seek Broad and Flexible Sports Piracy Blockades in Canada
Canada's piracy-blocking efforts continue, with rightsholders applying for a new court order aimed at preventing live sports piracy. Bell, Rogers, Fubo TV and others request new measures to block infringing IP addresses during NHL, NBA, and Premier L.....»»
MPA: Site-Blocking Will Stop Pirate Site Owners Who Abuse Kids & Traffick Drugs
After a wait of more than 12 years, rightsholders in the United States will again seek legislation that will provide the framework for a site-blocking regime to combat online piracy. After promoting and guiding similar regimes in dozens of countries.....»»
Side Hustle or Scam? What to Know About Data Annotation Work
As artificial intelligence evolves, data annotation—or the work done by humans to train AI models—has emerged as a potential way to make money. On TikTok, Reddit, and elsewhere, posts are popping up from users claiming they&rsqu.....»»
X automatically changed "Twitter" to "X" in users" posts, breaking legit URLs
Elon Musk's social media platform is changing references to "Twitter .com" in user's post to "X .com" without their permission. It might be easy to forget at times, but technically, Twitter is no more. Elon Musk changed the name of the com.....»»
Stephen Colbert breaks down Trump"s shifting stance on abortion
Stephen Colbert discussed Donald Trump's shifting stance on abortion on "The Late Show". With Donald Trump in the news this week for his shifting stances on abortion, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert took aim at the former president's recent.....»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings [U]
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»