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Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook

The CNN founder, who died May 6 at 87, designed the open-loop content model decades before Facebook's algorithm. The man with the Midas touch.

Fortune

EU Announces Plans To Ban Addictive Social Media Features, Impose Age Restrictions

The European Union (EU) is planning to crack down on social media with age restrictions and plans to ban addictive features in an effort to protect children from aspects of the platforms.

International Business Times

EU plans new rules targeting addictive design on TikTok, Meta, to protect children

The European Union is creating new regulations to safeguard children from addictive social media platform designs. These rules will target harmful features and manipulative practices. The European Commission plans to propose the Digital Fairness Act later this year. This initiative aims to protect young users from potential negative impacts of…

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California county sues Meta over scam ads

Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming that the company profited from deceptive advertisements circulating on Facebook and Instagram. According to the lawsuit, Meta's conduct violates California's regulations related to false advertising and unfair competition.

The Economic Times

Netflix Faces Texas Lawsuit Over Alleged Surveillance of Children and Designing the Platform to be Addictive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Netflix for allegedly collecting children's data without consent and using addictive features. Netflix denies the claims, stating compliance with privacy laws.

International Business Times UK

Sarah Wynn-Williams and Virginia Giuffre jointly win freedom to publish prize at British book awards

In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices

The Guardian - UK

'Never Once Did We Think...': Woman Drives To Atlanta To Sell Her Can-Am X3 For $20,000. Then The Buyer Pulls A Wild Stunt

It seemed like a TikTok creator had done all the due diligence to ensure a safe Facebook Marketplace sale: the buyer had an established Facebook profile, photos of cash for the sale, and an upscale meeting location outside Atlanta. Despite all that, the two men taking a “quick test drive”…

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Fervent and fake: High-glam AI avatars boost Trump ahead of midterms

Clad in swimsuits or military fatigues, the blonde women lavish praise on President Donald Trump and tear into his rivals -- but these influencers are AI-generated, flooding tech platforms with fervent political messaging ahead of the US midterm election.

The Economic Times

Fact check: Was Candace Owens arrested on harassment charges after alleged Facebook threats?

Laura Loomer reignited her feud with Candace Owens by sharing a newspaper archive that allegedly showed Owens faced harassment and threatening charges in 2007. The report claimed Owens sent threatening Facebook messages, though no conviction records have surfaced. The clash escalated after Owens accused Loomer of doxxing and harassment. Loomer…

The Times of India

10 Photos Of Matt Vrbanac: The Man Rumoured To Be 1320Video Owner Kyle Loftis' Life Partner

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, passed away on May 5. The motorsports community and fans have shown immense support for Matt Vrbanac, his close associate, during this difficult time.

International Business Times UK

'This is not facial recognition' — Meta wants to scan kids' height and bone structure to verify their age

Meta is enhancing its technology for detecting users under 13 who shouldn't be on Facebook or Instagram.

TechRadar

Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act

Facebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company’s global revenue

The Guardian - UK

Omaha woman ditches infant on baby daddy’s porch, well aware no one would answer the door: ‘I told her I wasn’t home’

“DoorDashing the baby is crazy.”

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Man Has Inspiring Response After Meta AI’s ‘Appalling’ Insult Results In Barrage Of Trolls

“Just proves that AI doesn't have any soul or can think about what its negative comments can do.”

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Elizabeth Warren seeks information on Meta’s latest stablecoin plans in letter to Mark Zuckerberg

The senator called Meta’s lack of transparency “troubling”

The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

Spring cleaning isn't just for homes

Evening Standard

Meta ‘constantly innovating’ to tackle risks to underage users, committee told

Earlier this week, media regulator Coimisiun na Mean launched investigations into Meta over recommender algorithms on Facebook and Instagram.

International Business Times

What Makes a Perfect Business in 2026 (3 Things Most Founders Get Wrong)

This week's Visionary Voices sits down with Dan Bedford, founder of Clio, the messaging aggregation platform that wants to replace your chatbot with something customers actually want to use.

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Secret Way to Unlink Facebook from Instagram

At first, linking Facebook and Instagram feels convenient. One post, two platforms, less effort. But slowly, something changes. Your content starts blending, your privacy feels reduced, and your audience overlap becomes confusing. Many users don’t realize how tightly Meta connects both platforms until they want separation. That’s when the real…

International Business Times UK

Fans Believe Kyle Loftis Cause Of Death Is Suicide - Here's Why

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, has died at 34. The company confirmed the news as tributes spread across the racing community.

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg gave a Facebook engineer startup advice at 2 a.m. while 'hanging out with all the interns'—she quit and raised millions after

Mark Zuckerberg told his former Facebook engineer Sophie Novati: "Figure out a way to capture people's valuable attention."

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66 “Insane Parents” Who Seem To Have Had Kids Only To Make Their Lives Difficult (New Pics)

Few things are more unsettling than seeing parenting choices that make you stop and wonder what on earth was going through someone’s mind. Sometimes it’s baffling, sometimes it’s frustrating, and sometimes it’s so outrageous it almost feels unreal. This latest collection rounds up moments where parents made decisions that left…

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10% Layoffs Won’t Be the End as Zuckerberg Says AI Will Drive More Job Cuts Later This Year

Zuckerberg confirmed a 10% layoff and signaled deeper cuts ahead.

International Business Times UK

Meta's 'Age Assurance AI' Detects Underage Users, But Could Lock Accounts Until ID Or Facial Scan Are Provided

Meta is using AI to identify underage users on Facebook and Instagram, raising privacy concerns amid regulatory pressure for enhanced child safety.

The Independent UK

Farage under pressure to tackle racist Reform candidates who ‘spew hate online’

Revelations come one day before voters across the UK go to the polls

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