Tag: social-media

US Government Officials Allowed to Install TikTok on Work Devices Again

The US government has lifted the ban on TikTok, permitting federal employees to install the app on official devices once more.

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TikTok Rolls Out AI Deepfake Detection Tool for User Appearance

TikTok begins testing a new feature that helps creators detect AI-generated deepfakes using their likeness, initially available to select US users.

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Meta Halts AI-Powered Image Generation Using Public Instagram Posts

Meta has suspended its AI image generation feature that used public Instagram content following strong public backlash.

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Study Finds One-Quarter of Long Social Media Posts Fully Generated by AI

A recent study reveals that 25% of social media posts over 250 words are entirely AI-generated, with LinkedIn having the highest share.

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Australia Doubles Penalties for Social Media Platforms Allowing Under-16 Users

Australia increases fines for social media companies violating under-16 user restrictions amid ongoing enforcement challenges.

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Meta Struggles to Shift Revenue Model Beyond Advertising Amid AI Boom

Meta’s efforts to diversify revenue away from advertising have fallen short, with nearly all income still reliant on ad sales.

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UN Rights Office Urges Platform Reforms Over Social Media Bans for Children

The UN calls for digital platform reforms and stronger regulations to protect children online, cautioning against outright social media bans.

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Ferrari Luce Electric Car Faces Backlash, Shares Drop 8%

Ferrari’s new electric model Luce, designed with Jony Ive, met harsh criticism online, causing the company’s shares to fall by 8%.

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Declining Birth Rates Linked to Smartphone and Social Media Usage Worldwide

Over two-thirds of countries face birth rates below replacement level, a trend tied to early adoption of smartphones and social media.

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Microsoft Rebrands Xbox Gaming Division as XBOX in All Caps

Microsoft officially rebrands its gaming division to XBOX in uppercase following a public poll supporting the change.

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Sony Faces Online Backlash Over AI Camera Assistant on Xperia 1 VIII

Sony’s AI Camera Assistant on Xperia 1 VIII sparked ridicule online as users shared memes and unfavorable comparison photos.

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