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1 week ago
Higher education

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
fromwww.npr.org
42 minutes ago

The American Library Association has released its list of the most challenged books of 2025

The ALA documented 4,235 unique titles being challenged in 2025, the second-highest year on record for library challenges, just behind 2023's 4,240 challenges.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
#meta
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Asking the Wrong Questions About Hasan Piker

Piker's refusal to condemn Hamas and his statement about voting for Hamas over Israel have drawn criticism from both the right and left, highlighting the contentious nature of his views.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It was constant chaos': ex-Infowars producer on life under Alex Jones

Donald Trump criticized rightwing media figures, while Alex Jones claimed Trump is sabotaging the midterms and America is under foreign control.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
#antisemitism
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Podcast
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Introducing Fighting Fascism, A New Podcast Devoted to Resisting Authoritarianism

Fighting Fascism podcast addresses modern authoritarianism and antifascist strategies through historical context and contemporary discussions with experts.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
5 days ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Almost a quarter of teenagers fear being cancelled over their political views

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of political fear among teenagers on sharing their views.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
#bluesky
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

The cellphone ban at Mater Dei High has significantly improved social interactions among students during lunch.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Army Secretary Orders Social Media Accounts Shuttered After Post About Democrat Who Lost Both Legs in Iraq

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered the shutdown of social media accounts after a post praising Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparked negative reactions.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Heavy social media users feel heard but are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The Trump administration is trying to force Reddit to reveal the identity of an online ICE critic

The Trump administration is demanding Reddit user data, seen as an attack on freedom of expression and a violation of constitutional rights.
#higher-education
Intellectual property law
fromNature
6 days ago

Boycott of major AI conference exposes a growing US-China divide

A key Chinese research organization is boycotting the NeurIPS conference due to a policy perceived as excluding Chinese researchers.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
#iran
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Iran's government imposed a prolonged internet blackout to suppress protests and control information during conflicts, impacting businesses and personal communications.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
4 days ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer tells social media firms in No 10 meeting things can't go on like this'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for social media reform to protect children, advocating for potential age restrictions and limitations on app features.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
6 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Jorginho Walked Back His Criticism Of Chappell Roan, But People Are Appalled At His Lack Of Accountability

An incident involving a child and a security guard at a hotel during Lollapalooza left the child shaken after encountering Chappell.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Jordan Acker faces backlash for obscene comments in a group chat amid a tense election for U-M regents influenced by pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian tensions.
#ftc
Media industry
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media

The FTC is pressuring advertisers to end brand-safety initiatives, impacting ad placements based on political and ideological viewpoints.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Digest: Ad Companies in Boycott Settlement Talks with FTC; Court Orders Meta to Face Youth Addiction Suit; YouTube Raises Premium Prices

FTC is negotiating a settlement with ad companies over coordinated ad boycotts, while Meta faces a lawsuit for designing addictive features for youth.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Tennessee passes campus protest crackdown bill named after Charlie Kirk

Tennessee's 'Charlie Kirk Act' allows colleges to suspend students for disruptive protests, raising concerns about free speech and student rights.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
fromJewish Insider
5 days ago

Instagram fails to remove nearly all reported extremist content after Meta moderation rollback, ADL study finds

The ADL report identified 105 accounts affiliated with white supremacist Nick Fuentes' 'groyper' network, with more than 1.4 million combined followers. Those accounts frequently posted antisemitic conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial and pro-Hitler content.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The EFF is quitting X

Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Erika Kirk Cancels Hosting TPUSA Event Over Security Threats

Kolvet explained from the stage on Tuesday with Vance, 'It's a terrible reflection on the state of reality and the state of the country.'
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
#free-speech
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

The Southern Poverty Law Center has noted that the conservative youth organization, founded by the late Christian nationalist activist Charlie Kirk, employs a strategy of 'sowing and exploiting fear that white Christian supremacy is under attack by nefarious actors, including immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community and civil rights activists.'
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#gen-z
fromDailywire
3 weeks ago
Law

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.
Law
fromDailywire
3 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

EFF is the latest organization to leave X | TechCrunch

X's declining engagement has led the EFF to leave the platform after nearly 20 years due to significantly reduced post visibility.
Law
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Social media firms lost 2 bellwether cases, but future remains unclear - Harvard Gazette

Tech companies face increased legal liability for public health harms to young users on their platforms, marking a shift in legal protections.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

UC Berkeley Law Students Are Worried The Medium Is The Mistake - Above the Law

California bar exam software faces significant technical issues and privacy concerns, prompting student pushback against its use.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

TikTok Users Claim Anti-Trump Posts Are Suddenly Being Censored, Gavin Newsom Vows Investigation

Users report TikTok is suppressing posts critical of ICE and Epstein after the app's sale to Trump campaign donors, prompting a California investigation.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Meta Is Blocking Users From Sharing Website Listing ICE Agents

Meta is blocking links to ICE List on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads while WhatsApp still permits sharing of the site.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the right won the internet

Online platforms enable influencer cross-pollination that amplifies fringe-right ideas, converting engagement into durable political worldviews and mobilizing support despite mainstream backlash.
Higher education
fromTruthout
2 months ago

So-Called "Intellectual Freedom Centers" Spread Right-Wing Ideologies on Campus

Campus 'civics' centers at public universities expand, promoting conservative-leaning curricula emphasizing Western tradition, free-speech culture, and donor or legislative funding.
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