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Surrounded by sharks: TikTok faces Senate attacks as investors eye it hungrily
The waters are chummed.
Elon Musk's X suspends users who post alleged name of alt-right comic creator
'StoneToss' webcomics frequently feature antisemitism, racism, and anti-LGBTQ sentiment.
By Matt Binder
A24's 'Civil War' isn't out yet, but the internet is already going to war over it
Alex Garland weighs in on America's great divide.
FCC has finally redefined which internet speeds are 'broadband'
Biden's FCC is doing what Trump's FCC refused to do.
By Matt Binder
AI might be influencing your vote this election. How to spot and respond to it.
AI vs. social media companies, government leaders, and the rest of us.
Midjourney bans prompts with Joe Biden and Donald Trump, heeding election misinformation concerns
"This moderation stuff is kind of hard."
TikTok ban passes the House, now heads to the Senate
President Biden said he would sign the bill if it came to his desk.
Here's why celebs might sport red buttons on the Oscars red carpet
"Ceasefire now" pins are the Oscars' most watched red-carpet accessory.
TikTok users bombard Congress with phone calls to save their favorite app
Kids were calling their representatives during recess, one source told Mashable.
By Matt Binder
Why TikTok wants you to call your representatives
Plus, here's what happens when you click the 'Call Now' button on the TikTok pop-up.
Elon Musk's X has already backed off its new anti-trans hate policy
Musk spent the weekend assuring right-wing users that the policy won't affect them. Now, it's been officially changed.
By Matt Binder
Can the government regulate what you say on Facebook?
This Supreme Court ruling could decide the fate of free speech on the internet.
'The Daily Show' skewers Fox News over Joe Biden hypocrisy
"I don't know if I can believe all of that at once!"
By Sam Haysom
Meta is fighting deepfakes and misinformation in India ahead of 2024 elections
As the world's largest democracy gears up for an election, the threat of deepfakes has never been more clear.
AI deepfakes bring back the voices of gun violence victims. They're still begging Congress for change.
"Our stories need to be heard, and who better to tell them than us?"
Joe Biden's laser-eyed alter ego returns for Super Bowl meme
"Dark Brandon" is back. There's a lot to unpack.
Why you'll see even less political content on Instagram and Threads
The platforms will no longer "proactively recommend political content from accounts you don’t follow."
Homeland Security is hiring AI experts
The department is recruiting talent to help "advance its homeland security mission".
OpenAI's new election rules are already being put to the test
OpenAI removed a chatbot revving up interest in a long shot democratic candidate.
TikTok restricts data tool after accusations of geopolitical bias
The app was accused of pushing biased content amid the war in Gaza.
24 good things already happening in 2024
A daily news diet of disaster doesn't show us the big picture. Here's why humanity has reason to hope.
By Chris Taylor
SpaceX responds to unfair dismissal charges, calls watchdog unconstitutional
Well, that's one way to respond to criticism.
By Amanda Yeo
Congress extends controversial government spy program for 2024
Civil liberties advocates fear continued threats to citizen privacy.