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Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Wearables
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 hour ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Wearables
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
fromQueerty
2 days ago
LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

fromFortune
2 days ago
Digital life

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
19 hours ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

Copilot is 'for entertainment purposes only,' according to Microsoft's terms of service | TechCrunch

AI companies warn users not to rely on models' outputs, emphasizing potential mistakes and risks associated with their use.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 days ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

AI-generated child sexual abuse material is surging, fundamentally changing targeting methods and overwhelming investigators.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
19 hours ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
Education
fromTheregister
3 days ago

AI search atomizes our information, warns govt designer

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
16 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
#social-media
Media industry
fromNatesilver
8 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
8 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Law
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Landmark social media addiction trials against Meta and Google highlight platform design flaws contributing to mental health issues, with significant implications for Big Tech.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

Digiday+ Research: Retailers take a more complex approach to loyalty

Retailers increasingly rely on complex loyalty programs to enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing market dynamics.
fromeLearning
5 days ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
18 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
UX design
fromMedium
19 hours ago

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
18 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#data-privacy
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
Television
fromAol
2 days ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

VOID stands for Video Object and Interaction Deletion. It's a VLM (vision-language model) that can not only erase objects from a scene but can also inpaint how remaining objects in the scene should behave without the influence of whatever was excised.
Independent films
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Pinterest Deploys Production-Scale Model Context Protocol Ecosystem for AI Agent Workflows

Pinterest has developed an internal Model Context Protocol ecosystem to enhance AI automation in engineering tasks and integrate various tools securely.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 hours ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 days ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
4 days ago

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

DSP-ite The Trade Desk Backlash, Buyers Aren't Budging; Publicis Goes Full-Court in Sports | AdExchanger

Brand marketers remain skeptical of DSPs' transparency despite efforts from competitors to shift ad spend.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 day ago

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
Digital life
fromBig Think
5 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
#ai-search-engines
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 days ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Law
fromDailywire
1 week ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
5 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
#content-moderation
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

Meta will drastically reduce human content moderators over the next few years, replacing them with AI-based systems while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions like account appeals and law enforcement reports.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

Meta will drastically reduce human content moderators over the next few years, replacing them with AI-based systems while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions like account appeals and law enforcement reports.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Bluesky Users Respond With Overwhelming Disgust to Platform's New AI

Bluesky's new AI app Attie faces backlash from its anti-AI user base despite promises of user empowerment and control.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on social media in the dock: tech bros move fast society is trying to catch up | Editorial

Recent jury decisions against Meta and YouTube highlight the importance of content delivery methods in addressing online harms.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

How purchase data is redefining TV ad performance and driving revenue

Advertisers must adopt modern strategies, including purchase-based segmentation, to effectively engage consumers in the evolving TV landscape.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

After The Trade Desk's audit row, rivals rush to pitch features and transparency chops

Transparency crises in ad tech prompt competitors to pitch their services, but buyers remain skeptical and focused on value over transparency claims.
#programmatic-advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

As programmatic faces signal degradation, agentic advertising offers a solution

Traditional programmatic advertising is struggling due to fragmentation and privacy issues, necessitating a new infrastructure for better efficiency and outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: A cynic's guide to the most transparent dispute in programmatic history

Transparency disputes in programmatic advertising reveal deeper control issues among major holding companies and The Trade Desk.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
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