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HISTORICAL FACTS: Facebook - Caught on Camera

Principal's Threatening Critics with Defamation Lawsuit Can Be "Conduct Unbecoming"

Govern yourself accordingly.

Reason

The Netherlands forced Meta to let users ditch algorithmic feeds. Here’s what happened

On Tuesday, the Australian federal government announced a long-awaited amendment to the Online Safety Act, outlining a digital duty of care to protect Australians from preventable online harms.

The Conversation

The Most Exciting Tech Thriller Of The Year Just Released A Trailer

A real-world tech CEO is dramatized in a movie from Luca Guadagnino.

Inverse

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Facebook trial over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal begins in New Mexico

Facebook is on trial in New Mexico over privacy concerns linked to the 2016 election

The Independent UK

Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has prison term increased

She made false reports causing men to be held in custody at police stations, lose jobs and partners, and be separated from their children

The Independent UK

Nashville Zoo Sounds The Alarm As Controversial AI Infrastructure Creeps Toward Endangered Animals

AI data centers are growing fast, but their environmental impact is raising plenty of questions. Nashville Zoo is now pushing back against a proposed facility that could become a very close neighbor to its most vulnerable animals. Read on to find out why the zoo is so concerned.

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Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithms

The proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, crime, dangerous stunts and that causes serious mental health distress.

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Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds

Open TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targeted to your interests.

The Economic Times

Animal Advocates Say a Florida Sheriff's Office Blocked Them Online. Free Speech Lawyers Are Fighting Back.

The free speech organization, FIRE, says the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s bans on its social media pages violate the First Amendment.

Reason

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actor Georgina Lightning dies following ‘accident at rodeo show’

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actor Tim Healy described the actor as a ‘lovely lady and a joy to work with’

The Independent UK

Meta Platforms Is Set to Steal Google's Advertsing Crown—What It Means for Investors

Emarketer projects Meta's ad revenue will surpass Google's in 2026, driven by AI-powered targeting tools like Advantage+ and stronger engagement on Reels and Instagram.

MarketBeat

Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms

Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government

The Independent UK

Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if

Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australians hooked on their feed

The Guardian - AU

Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'

Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech. Communications Minister Anika Wells said big tech was facing a "reckoning".

The Economic Times

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The Independent UK

Missouri foster mother escapes jail time after ‘swapping’ a teenage girl for a monkey

Girl forced to endure dirty conditions and live among exotic animals in Texas, according to court documents

The Conversation

How Facebook’s News Feed introduced the age of the algorithm 20 years ago

It is two decades since Facebook introduced the News Feed – letting loose a world in which algorithms would shape ever more of our lives.

The Economic Times

China's Temu may have spent as much as $962 millionon Meta ads in the UK and Europe, with 73 of its top 100 creators likely fake

Temu may have spent nearly one billion dollars on Meta ads promoting products. Research suggests many boosted accounts likely do not represent real influencers. These accounts, often based in Russia and China, promoted Temu products extensively. This practice raises legal questions regarding misleading commercial practices in Europe. The findings also…

Latin Times

'Cat in the Hat' School Scare, Explained: What's Fake, What's a Felony, and What's Still Unclear

An Irish AI hoax has spread to 12 U.S. states, with 10+ minors arrested or detained over fake 'Cat in the Hat' school threats. Here's what's verified.

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Tens of Millions Kids Were Exploited Online in a Year. Here's Why Parents Should Pay Attention

UNICEF says 20 million children faced online sexual exploitation in a year, mostly on TikTok and Instagram. Here's what it means for Hispanic families.

International Business Times UK

'I Have Hurt So Many': Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr.'s Final Post Before Reported Suicide

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. died aged 40 after a final Facebook post in which he described childhood experiences and harm he said he caused.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of masked anti-migrant agitators block major port

Hundreds of “intimidating” black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant agitators blocked roads in Dover during a protest.

Evening Standard

Black-clad masked ‘stop the boats’ protesters block roads in Dover

Footage showed the group, appearing largely to be men, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, gathered at the port on Saturday.

Motor1

Woman Rents Her Toyota. Then The Renter Sells It On Facebook Marketplace

“DO NOT buy cars off FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE.”

Evening Standard

Masked protesters block Dover roads in ‘anti-illegal migrant demo’

Videos circulating online show dozens of people, dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, gathered at the port.

The Guardian - UK

The unsettling rise of cat seducers: ‘My little companion was missing – and I was consumed with anger’

Has your cat been gaining weight and staying out at night, only to arrive home reeking of marijuana? These are just some of the signs that a neighbour is trying to entice them away ...

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