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ndtv.comai5 days ago
Wired Review Found Sexualized Grok Images of Celebrities and Politicians on Grok.com, Later Removed
A Wired investigation identified dozens of explicit AI-generated images and videos on Grok.com depicting celebrities and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Some material was also shared on X before removal.
finance.yahoo.comworld14 days ago
Report Describes Online Trend Using Gym Equipment to Reference Antisemitic Stereotypes
An antisemitism research organization documented a social media trend in which fitness influencers use rope attachments and captions to depict Jews as greedy and aggressive. The report states that platforms have removed more flagged content than before but still face challenges m…
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TechCrunchtechnology18 days ago
Substack Launches Reply Rules, Giving Creators Automated Tools to Filter Comments
Substack introduced Reply Rules on Wednesday, allowing creators to set automated guidelines for comments across posts, Notes, and Chat. The system learns from user actions to filter replies that do not match creator preferences.
medianama.comworld20 days ago
Meta Expands Content Settings for Teen Accounts on Three Platforms
Meta announced Tuesday that it will add new content controls for teen accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. The changes aim to limit what younger users can see and share.
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medianama.comtechnology22 days ago
X Removes Monetization From Accounts Using Others' Content
X has deactivated monetization for several large accounts after finding repeated use of videos without attribution. Product head Nikita Bier posted public notices of the actions between May 23 and May 30, 2026.
forbes.comtechnology24 days ago
X Demonetizes Accounts for Reposting Smaller Creators' Content
X removed monetization from accounts including one with nearly 2 million followers after they reposted videos and removed original watermarks. Head of product Nikita Bier said the actions violated the platform's revenue-sharing rules.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience5 days ago
Study Tests Algorithm Effects on Political Content Exposure
Researchers assigned 2,000 participants to custom social media feeds for eight weeks around the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The study compared an engagement-based algorithm, a diversified-extremity algorithm, and a reverse-chronological feed.
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Fortunefinance31 days ago
Malaysia Orders TikTok to Address Content Targeting King
Malaysian regulators directed TikTok to explain its handling of material about the royal family. The Communications and Multimedia Commission cited videos and images it described as offensive and defamatory.
foxnews.comworld33 days ago
Spotify Declines Request to Remove Rap Song Cited for Antisemitic Content
Spotify rejected a request from the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby's song Raw Thoughts VII. The organization said the track promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories and violates platform guidelines.
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theverge.comtechnology34 days ago
Take It Down Act Requires Platforms to Remove Nonconsensual Imagery Within 48 Hours
The Take It Down Act took full effect on May 19, 2026. The law requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery within 48 hours of a valid request or face civil penalties.
The Vergetechnology37 days ago
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool to All Adult Users
YouTube is making its facial likeness detection program available to anyone 18 years or older with an account. The tool scans the platform for videos that match a user's uploaded facial scan and allows removal requests for matching content. The company previously limited the feat…
morningstaronline.co.ukworld38 days ago
X Agrees to Comply with UK Online Safety Rules on Illegal Content
Social media platform X has agreed to a British regulatory crackdown targeting hate speech and militant content, the U.K. regulator said. The development marks a significant policy shift for the company in one of its key European markets. Details of the agreement were outlined in…
deccanchronicle.comtechnology39 days ago
Trump Administration Defends Policy Allowing Visa Restrictions on Foreign Content Moderation Advocates
The Trump administration defended a State Department policy that permits restricting visas for foreign officials who pressure American technology platforms to adopt global content moderation standards. A nonprofit group of independent technology researchers filed a lawsuit seekin…
gizmodo.comworld44 days ago
Musk Criticizes French Prosecutors' Investigation of X
Elon Musk posted insults targeting French judges investigating his social media platform X for alleged manipulation of public opinion, Holocaust denial and distribution of child sexual abuse material. He failed to appear for a voluntary interview on April 20 as the Paris prosecut…
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washingtonpost.comai47 days ago
Scholar Examines First Amendment Coverage of Algorithmic Content Moderation
A forthcoming article reviews the Supreme Court's Moody v. NetChoice ruling that algorithmic editing by social media platforms constitutes speech protected by the First Amendment. The author discusses proposed responses to the decision, including treating platforms as state actor…
Bloombergworld60 days ago
Social Media Figure Clavicular Has Videos Removed from YouTube
Videos by social media figure Clavicular were removed from YouTube on Wednesday night. Clavicular is known for content focused on achieving male beauty standards. This marks a repeated removal of his videos from the platform.
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Instagram Expands Teen Content Restrictions Inspired by Movies to International Users
Instagram has extended its restrictions on movie-inspired content for teenagers to users outside the United States. The policy aims to limit access to content that promotes harmful behaviors depicted in films. This change affects teens aged 13 to 17 in multiple countries.
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AI Tools Used to Adapt Social Media Content for Higher Engagement
Gary Marcus reported that social media algorithms prioritize content based on engagement levels. He noted that large language models (LLMs) enable users to rewrite posts and news stories into versions that attract more interaction. Marcus observed this practice occurring frequent…
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