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gizmodo.comMusk 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…
washingtonpost.comScholar 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSocial 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInstagram 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAI 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…