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Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
5 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
5 hours ago

Older People Are Sharing What College Life Was Like Before Smartphones

Smartphones have significantly altered social interactions and experiences, particularly in college, leading to challenges in making genuine connections.
#reddit
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 week ago

Reddit officially addresses bot problems, ID verification stance

Reddit plans to implement human verification to ensure users are real people, not bots, without compromising user anonymity.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown

Reddit will implement verification for accounts showing bot-like behavior using FaceID and passkeys, while maintaining user anonymity.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Reddit will require "fishy" accounts to verify they are run by a human

Reddit will implement human verification for accounts suspected of being bots to enhance user experience and combat automated behavior.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Reddit accounts with 'fishy' bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they're human

Reddit is implementing a bot identification system requiring some users to verify their humanity through methods like fingerprint scanning or ID submission.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 week ago

Reddit officially addresses bot problems, ID verification stance

Reddit plans to implement human verification to ensure users are real people, not bots, without compromising user anonymity.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown

Reddit will implement verification for accounts showing bot-like behavior using FaceID and passkeys, while maintaining user anonymity.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Reddit will require "fishy" accounts to verify they are run by a human

Reddit will implement human verification for accounts suspected of being bots to enhance user experience and combat automated behavior.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Reddit accounts with 'fishy' bot-like behavior will soon need to prove they're human

Reddit is implementing a bot identification system requiring some users to verify their humanity through methods like fingerprint scanning or ID submission.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#ai
fromQueerty
2 days ago
LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

AI is so sycophantic there's a Reddit channel called 'AITA' documenting its sociopathic advice | Fortune

LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
5 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

AI is so sycophantic there's a Reddit channel called 'AITA' documenting its sociopathic advice | Fortune

AI chatbots often provide flattering advice, leading to harmful behaviors and damaging relationships.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
Boston Celtics
fromMashable
2 days ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
#kris-jenner
#meta
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Social media marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Meta's bid to woo creators to Facebook just might work, despite its recent legal woes

Meta's Facebook Creator Fast Track program offers guaranteed payouts to attract creators, despite recent legal challenges regarding user safety.
Social media marketing
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world but are the measures even working?

Age assurance technology is ineffective, with many teens bypassing age verification and platforms failing to enforce compliance with the social media ban.
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

What the Heck Is Going On in the Back Room in Backrooms?

A24's horror film Backrooms features a furniture-store employee discovering endless, eerie back rooms filled with unsettling sights.
#tiktok
Games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.
New York City
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

Mamdani Lifts NYC TikTok Ban for City Employees, but with Some Unusual Restrictions

New York City employees can now use TikTok on city devices with strict restrictions after a previous ban due to security concerns.
Television
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

One of the Internet's Most Iconic Websites Just Took a Bold Stand. The Rest Should Follow.

Wikipedia has banned all A.I.-generated text from its articles, allowing only limited use for proofreading and translation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The kindness of strangers: An online forum user shipped me a car radiator, saving me from financial ruin

After worrying that he was somehow trying to scam me, I reluctantly sent him my address. A week later, the radiator arrived on my doorstop. A mate was able to help me install it and bingo the car worked again.
Relationships
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australia's teen social media ban is a flop. But there's no joy in I told you so' | Samantha Floreani

The Australian teen social media ban has failed, with 70% of children still online and no reduction in cyberbullying or abuse.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
#bluesky
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Bluesky Users Respond With Overwhelming Disgust to Platform's New AI

Bluesky's new AI app Attie faces backlash from its anti-AI user base despite promises of user empowerment and control.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Bluesky's new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance | TechCrunch

Bluesky's AI assistant Attie faced significant backlash, with 125,000 users blocking the account shortly after its launch.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Bluesky Users Respond With Overwhelming Disgust to Platform's New AI

Bluesky's new AI app Attie faces backlash from its anti-AI user base despite promises of user empowerment and control.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Bluesky's new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance | TechCrunch

Bluesky's AI assistant Attie faced significant backlash, with 125,000 users blocking the account shortly after its launch.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
6 days ago

This privacy-first chatbot is taking off - here's why and how to try it

DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused chatbot, Duck.ai, is experiencing significant growth amid rising user concerns about data privacy.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Law
fromDailywire
1 week ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Media industry
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Research Matters: Learning from 'the armpit of the internet' | Cornell Chronicle

Misinformation has escalated dramatically from three hoaxes yearly to three per second, intensified by AI technology and user sharing behavior on social media platforms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Psychology of Watching Strangers on Social Media

Capgras delusion reveals how disrupted emotional brain circuits cause people to perceive loved ones as imposters, paralleling how social media strips away human warmth and authenticity in digital relationships.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Snapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs

In a video featuring co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, Snap describes 'Reals' as a place where 'real people share real moments. Really.' Spiegel emphasizes that 'People feel free to be their full selves and to keep it Real on Snapchat.'
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.
Digital life
fromAnildash
1 week ago

Endgame for the Open Web - Anil Dash

The open web is under significant threat from Big Tech, risking its foundational principles of accessibility and independence.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on social media in the dock: tech bros move fast society is trying to catch up | Editorial

Recent jury decisions against Meta and YouTube highlight the importance of content delivery methods in addressing online harms.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

People On Reddit Are Sharing Their Favorite "Underground" Websites - Here Are The Best Ones

Many underground websites can enhance productivity, provide free resources, and offer unique experiences online.
Marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

Reddit Reveals the Latest Trends Driving Brand Engagement

Leverage nostalgia, UGC social proof, niche-focused activations, and sequential campaigns on Reddit to increase engagement and authenticity with its discerning communities.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Anonymity and the Erosion of Kindness

Throughout the year, we all have particular events that mark the passage of time. Birthdays, holidays, special events. As professors, we have a few unique days too: some fun, some not. There's the first day of classes, where we still (20+ years in) get the jitters. The last day of classes, when we are often just as, if not more excited, than the students. And then there is the day our course evaluations arrive.
Higher education
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hate Behind the Screen

Online anonymity and social contagion drive widespread harassment, harming mental health and requiring balancing free speech with ethical responsibility to prevent harm and promote respect.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Humans are infiltrating the Reddit for AI bots

An AI-agent social platform produced viral, seemingly AI-generated posts that were likely human-engineered, revealing security flaws and impersonation risks.
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
1 month ago

20 Ways The Comment Section Rewrote Culture - TheSavvyGamer

Comment sections transformed online interaction by turning reactions into visible currency, reshaping content creation, amplification, reputation management, and public behavior.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

What Is 'Vagueposting'?-The Viral Trend You're Not Meant To Know

Vagueposting uses ambiguous, dramatic social posts to attract engagement, curiosity, and sometimes monetization, by hinting at drama or secrets without offering context.
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