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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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Threads: Meta's Twitter clone gains a foothold
feature The competition to usurp Twitter is heating up
By The Week Staff Published
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5 adversarial cartoons about Twitter vs. Threads
feature Artists take on an unraveling user base, Elon Musk's reputation and more
By The Week Staff Published
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Lawmakers say tax prep companies illegally shared taxpayer data with Meta and Google
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Twitter has reportedly threatened to sue Meta over Threads
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Will Threads kill Twitter?
Today's Big Question Meta just launched its own microblogging app directly positioned to take down the blue bird
By Brigid Kennedy Published
Today's Big Question