Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey
Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased moderation policies, a survey showed Monday.
Jun 17, 2025
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Baltimore lawyer sues Meta, Google over online 'squatter house' networks
In his second lawsuit targeting social media giants, Baltimore lawyer and real estate firm co-owner Barry Glazer is suing Meta and Google over social-media-based networks that sell unauthorized access to vacant properties.
Jun 17, 2025
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Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s
The Dutch government Tuesday advised parents to forbid children under 15 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, the latest country to propose curbs over mental health concerns.
Jun 17, 2025
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AI overviews have transformed Google search. Here's how they work—and how to opt out
People turn to the internet to run billions of search queries each year. These range from keeping tabs on world events and celebrities to learning new words and getting DIY help.
Jun 14, 2025
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Google rejects app store age verification for online content
American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta ...
Jun 13, 2025
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Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services
Popular online services across the globe were disrupted Thursday due to ongoing issues at Google Cloud.
Jun 13, 2025
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Should global media giants shape our cultural and media policy? Lessons from satellite radio
Debates about regulating Canadian content for streaming media platforms are ongoing, and key issues include revising the definition of Canadian content for audio and visual cultural productions and whether big streaming companies ...
Jun 12, 2025
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Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? This student-run clinic has some advice
From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing.
Jun 10, 2025
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New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent ...
Jun 6, 2025
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A ceiling full of beams: How light is replacing Wi-Fi indoors
Connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is the backbone of how we live, work and move through the world. From smart homes to wearable tech, we rely on strong, seamless wireless networks. But with traditional radio frequency ...
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AI tackles toxic speech online: Can algorithms judge fairness as well as accuracy?
Earlier this year, Facebook rolled back rules against some hate speech and abuse. Along with changes at X (formerly Twitter) that followed its purchase by Elon Musk, the shifts make it harder for social media users to avoid ...
Jun 5, 2025
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'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?
"This video is not available in your location." It's a message familiar to many people trying to watch global content online. But beneath this frustration lies a deeper question—how do we navigate digital borders safely ...
Jun 4, 2025
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Circumventing internet censorship in countries like China or Iran
Free access to information online is a vital component of democratic societies. However, something that is taken for granted in this country is by no means possible everywhere.
Jun 2, 2025
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Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification—only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking ...
Jun 2, 2025
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Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling
Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after urging a US judge to reject the suggestion it spin off its Chrome browser.
Jun 1, 2025
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Microsoft wants to radically change the way you surf the web
Microsoft sees artificial intelligence transforming the internet as fundamentally as mobile phones have over the past two decades. But the technology's limitations could curb Microsoft's grand vision.
May 30, 2025
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Facebook's content moderation 'happens too late,' says research
Whether from the White House or a neighbor in your Facebook community group, a request to remove a Facebook post can prompt accusations of censorship or misinformation, or even become a meme.
May 30, 2025
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What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds
In May 2025, a post asking "[Am I the asshole] for telling my husband's affair partner's fiancé about their relationship?" quickly received 6,200 upvotes and more than 900 comments on Reddit. This popularity earned the post ...
May 28, 2025
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Large language model accurately predicts online chat derailments
Online chat rooms and social networking platforms frequently experience harmful behavior as discussions drift from their intended topics toward personal conflict. Traditional predictive models typically depend on platform-specific ...
May 23, 2025
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German court says Meta can use user data to train AI
A German court on Friday dismissed an injunction request brought by consumer protection groups to prevent US tech giant Meta from using user data from Facebook and Instagram to train artificial intelligence systems.
May 23, 2025
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Researchers warn of rise in AI-created, nonconsensual, explicit images
A team of researchers, including Kevin Butler, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, is sounding the alarm on a disturbing trend in artificial ...
May 22, 2025
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