The landscape of social media is continually evolving, with platforms like Instagram and Facebook increasingly leaning towards algorithm-defined feeds. Recently, Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, addressed users’ desires for a “following only” feed during a Q&A session, revealing insights into why such features are unlikely to materialize soon. This article explores the implications of these shifts,
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In an increasingly digital age, the integrity and ownership of online content have become paramount concerns for creators and website owners alike. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve, so too do the tactics employed by unscrupulous entities that exploit this technology for unauthorized data extraction. Gavin King, founder of Dark Visitors, has noted
In a recent report, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) exposed alarming practices adopted by prominent social media platforms. Key players such as Meta (formerly Facebook), TikTok, and Twitch have come under scrutiny for their opaque data management practices. The report highlights that these companies collect significant amounts of user data while providing minimal
The recent absence of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, in a critical Senate hearing concerning election interference has raised eyebrows and sparked significant discussion among lawmakers and cybersecurity experts alike. As representatives from major tech companies, including Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft, gathered to address the burgeoning threats posed by foreign adversaries to American electoral
In an era where technological advancements seem to accelerate exponentially, the intersection of consumer electronics and marketing savvy is pivotal to how companies distinguish themselves. Tech deals often reflect not just pricing strategies but also the ongoing tussles between innovation and imitation. With companies like Samsung at the forefront, we can examine their latest offerings
Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story presents players with the unconventional ability to poison skeletons, which may seem bizarre at first glance. The game introduces unique gameplay mechanics where characters like Mischief can switch out regular poison for bone-hurting juice when facing skeletal undead. This unusual feature adds a layer of humor to the gameplay, although
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently sent a letter to executives at various tech companies, including Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Reddit, TikTok, X, and YouTube. In his letter, Bonta emphasized the importance of safeguarding voters from deception, intimidation, and dissuasion, especially leading up to the upcoming November election. Bonta highlighted sections of California law that
With the U.S. Election campaign gradually gaining momentum, TikTok has today announced an updated U.S. Election Center in the app, which will feature a range of informational tools to help keep TikTok users accurately informed in the lead up to the vote. The platform stated that it is expanding the resources available in the US
Recently, Meta announced that it had blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts that were linked to an Iranian hacking group. These accounts were targeting officials associated with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The group responsible for this attack, known as APT42, has been previously described as an “Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage
Americans are falling victim to a new form of fraud known as “pig butchering” scams. These schemes involve fraudsters using flattery and fake bonding to deceive their victims. The strategy has led to billions of dollars in stolen funds, with cryptocurrency investments being a major target. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, losses from