The Chinese-owned TikTok’s proposal for remaining in the United States is no more than artful deception and hasn’t addressed its link to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to the House Homeland Security Committee chairman. “The token steps TikTok has taken are all smoke and mirrors, and the risks to Americans’ privacy and data security…
‘Smoke and Mirrors’: Congressman Unconvinced by TikTok’s Remedial Plan to Stay in US
May 20, 2023
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Social Media Panic Triggers Banking Risk Management Overhaul: Survey
Two months after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), triggered by a social media-fuelled panic, banking executives across America are reevaluating their approach to online platforms. The crisis sparked a broad recognition of the impact of social media on the financial industry, prompting a renewed focus on risk management and mitigation. An array of…
CBP Is Using Sophisticated AI Tool to Monitor Americans’ Social Media Activity
May 19, 2023
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is using an artificial intelligence (AI) data collection tool to collect information from social media activity that can in some cases be linked to individuals’ social security or driver’s license numbers, according to a CBP document describing the software tool. The document was obtained by Vice magazine’s tech site…
Social Media Startup Seeks to Protect User Data
A New York-based social media startup is seeking to set itself apart from mainstream tech practices by taking a strict stance on data privacy. The company is a minimalist when it comes to data collection, according to Nick Janicki, director of media relations at Gan Jing World, an entertainment platform established in the United States…
Internet Trolls Who Encourage Serious Self-Harm Face 5 Years in Jail
Internet users who encourage self-harm could be jailed for up to five years, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said. Additions to the Online Safety Bill will make it a crime to encourage someone to cause serious self-harm, regardless of whether or not victims go on to injure themselves. The offence will add to existing…
Maryland Public School Sues Social Media Companies For Sparking Mental Health Crisis
May 17, 2023
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A Maryland public school board said it is filing a legal claim against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, for negatively affecting the mental health of young students. Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) filed a nearly 200-page lawsuit against the social media companies for allegedly targeting children with apps that were designed to be addictive,…
Social Media Bosses Who Fail to Remove Misogynistic Content Should Face Jail, Say Peers
Bosses of social media companies could be jailed if they fail to remove “misogynistic” content, under an amendment to the Online Safety Bill. The amendment—backed by a cross-party group of lords led by former Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan—would mean companies that fail to remove abusive misogynistic content and ban repeat offenders would face fines, while…
Twitter Further Explains Why It Restricted Content Leading up to Turkey’s Election
May 16, 2023
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Twitter on Monday shared further details about why it restricted access to certain content in Turkey ahead of the country’s election, which took place on May 14. The election is headed to a runoff scheduled for May 28 after neither of the two top contenders got more than 50 percent of the vote. On the day…
New Twitter CEO Posts First Tweet After Appointment
Linda Yaccarino, Twitter’s new CEO, has posted her first tweet following her appointment, saying she is “committed” to the company’s future even as many on the platform remain concerned that Yaccarino will seek to limit free speech. “Thank you @elonmusk! I’ve long been inspired by your vision to create a brighter future. I’m excited to…
Tucker Carlson Announcement Video Draws Massive Numbers
Tucker Carlson’s announcement that he would be bringing his “same show” to Twitter drew more than 126 million impressions this week, signaling there is widespread interest in a program with the former Fox News host hasn’t waned. Of that figure, some 26.6 million watched the clip on Twitter. In the video, Carlson said that he…
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