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Instagram rolls out teen accounts with new limits
Speed Read After facing pushback over child safety, Meta announced that all users under 18 will have their Instagram accounts modified
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement with Texas
Speed Read The parent company of Facebook and Instagram stands accused of using facial identification software without users' permission
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Threads turns one: where does the Twitter rival stand?
In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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Is the AI bubble deflating?
Today's Big Question Growing skepticism and high costs prompt reconsideration
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Are We Dating the Same Guy?': do Facebook groups harm or help?
Talking Point Women share their relationship experiences to try to stay safe on dating apps but critics highlight legal and emotional issues
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How social media is limiting political content
The Explainer Critics say Meta's 'extraordinary move' to have less politics in users' feeds could be 'actively muzzling civic action'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The not-so-hidden dark side of child influencers
under the radar Is putting children in the spotlight worth the risk?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Nightshade: the 'data poisoning' tool boosting fightback against AI
Under the Radar Like 'putting hot sauce in your lunch so it doesn't get stolen from the workplace fridge', says creator
By The Week UK Published
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What are the Magnificent Seven stocks and why do they matter?
The Explainer It might seem like a no-brainer to dump your money into these Magnificent Seven stocks — but not so fast
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Rape in the metaverse: a case for the real-life police?
Talking Points Investigation launched into attack on girl in virtual reality game amid warnings that sexual offences 'rife' in online worlds
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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2023: the year of the AI boom
the explainer This year, generative artificial intelligence bypassed the metaverse and became the next big thing in tech
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Can Meta woo Gen Z with AI chatbots?
Talking Point Meta is set to release the first of dozens of AI 'personas' aimed at driving Gen Z engagement
By Theara Coleman Published
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Meta's Canadian news blockade is about more than just money
Talking Point The simmering battle over posting — and paying for — news is heating up, right as some Canadians say it matters most
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Turns out Facebook isn't as polarizing as previously thought
Talking Point New studies show that, contrary to prior belief, the algorithm has little effect on driving polarization
By Theara Coleman Published
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