Tag: Social Media

Bluesky briefly suspends US VP JD Vance’s account
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Bluesky briefly suspends US VP JD Vance’s account

United States Vice President JD Vance faced a brief suspension on Bluesky shortly after joining the decentralized social network on Wednesday evening. The incident, which sparked confusion among users, was quickly resolved, with the platform attributing the action to an automated system designed to flag potential impersonation attempts. “Vice President Vance’s account was briefly flagged […]

Macron demands under-15s social media ban after school stabbing
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Macron demands under-15s social media ban after school stabbing

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Union-wide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, following a fatal stabbing at a middle school in eastern France that has once again shocked the nation. Speaking in a televised interview on France 2 late Tuesday, Macron said he hoped the […]

YouTuber, wife killed during livestream over YouTube feud
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YouTuber, wife killed during livestream over YouTube feud

A Sunday night shooting on the bustling Las Vegas Strip, near the iconic Bellagio hotel fountains, left two people dead in an attack believed to stem from an ongoing conflict between rival social media personalities. The incident, shockingly captured on a YouTube livestream, led to the arrest of a suspect on Monday. The Las Vegas […]

The president of Signal defended the messaging app’s security on Tuesday after senior Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chat discussing imminent United States military action against Yemen’s Houthis.
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Signal defends app’s security after US officials’ leak

The president of Signal defended the messaging app’s security on Tuesday after senior Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chat discussing imminent United States military action against Yemen’s Houthis. Signal’s Meredith Whittaker did not directly address the mishap, which Democratic lawmakers have labeled a national security breach. However, in a post […]

Major social media outage disrupts Facebook, Instagram
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Major social media outage disrupts Facebook, Instagram

A widespread social media outage affected both Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday morning, leaving thousands of users unable to access key features of the platforms. According to Downdetector, reports of issues with Instagram began surfacing around 9 a.m. ET, followed by similar complaints from Facebook users. Instagram users reported that the outage primarily impacted the […]

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has joined Bluesky, the open-source social network positioned as an alternative to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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Barack Obama joins X’s rival Bluesky

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has joined Bluesky, the open-source social network positioned as an alternative to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Bluesky confirmed Obama’s arrival on Sunday, marking a significant addition to its roster of high-profile users. Bluesky COO Rose Wang validated Obama’s account after speculation about its authenticity, replying to a […]

Australia fines Telegram $640K for delayed response on online safety
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Telegram rolls out new features, expands AI-powered sticker search

Telegram has introduced a series of new updates to its messaging platform, enhancing sticker search, video sharing, and bot discovery. The updates come as the company, which became profitable last year, continues to expand its features. One of the major improvements is an upgrade to Telegram’s AI-powered sticker search. Initially launched in December with a […]

South Sudan blocks social media after videos spark deadly riots
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South Sudan blocks social media after videos spark deadly riots

South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for at least 30 days following the circulation of videos allegedly showing the killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s El Gezira state. The footage triggered riots and deadly revenge attacks across the country. The directive, effective from midnight on Wednesday, was issued by Napoleon […]

Australian children bypasses social media age limits - Report
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Tech giants pledge stronger measures against online hate speech

Major tech companies, including Meta (parent company of Facebook), Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), Google’s YouTube, and others, have committed to enhanced efforts in combating online hate speech as part of a newly updated Code of Conduct integrated into the European Union’s Digital Services Act. The European Commission announced on Monday that other signatories to […]

Russia blocks Telegram in two regions over security concerns
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Telegram’s profitability rises over $1bn in revenue in 2024

Popular instant messaging platform founded by Pavel Durov, Telegram, has announced a major financial milestone, declaring profitability with revenue surpassing $1 billion in 2024. The app, which introduced its premium subscription service in 2022, now boasts 12 million paid subscribers. Durov revealed on Monday that Telegram is closing the year with more than $500 million […]

Global advertising industry to surpass $1trn in 2025
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Global advertising industry to surpass $1trn in 2025

The global advertising industry is on track for significant growth, with revenues expected to hit $989.8 billion in 2024 and exceed $1 trillion by 2025, a year earlier than previously predicted. This is according to the 2024 Global Midyear Advertising Forecast. The report attributes the industry’s rapid expansion to key factors such as the increasing […]

Reddit launches AI-powered feature to compete with search engines
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Reddit launches AI-powered feature to compete with search engines

Reddit has announced the testing of a new AI-powered feature called “Reddit Answers,” designed to help users find answers to their questions more easily. The feature, which scours posts on the platform, will provide curated summaries of relevant discussions and details to address users’ queries. This new tool is aimed at enhancing the user experience […]

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