deepfakes Deepfake Disinformation Thrives in the Shadows, Missing the Mainstream A deepfake tracking nonprofit warns that while AI disinformation seems scarce to most Americans, millions of people encounter highly targeted fakes in private messaging apps.
gen z Temu and TikTok Lead App Downloads Among Gen Z Young Adults New data reveals that Temu and TikTok dominate the app preferences of U.S. Gen Z users aged 18 to 24 in 2024. The list highlights a strong inclination toward affordable e-commerce and short-form video platforms.
xai X Tests Free Access to Grok AI Chatbot for Non-Paying Users X is experimenting with a free tier for its Grok AI chatbot, currently testing the feature with select users in New Zealand. The move aims to expand the chatbot's user base and compete more directly with rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini.
elon musk Musk's False Election Claims Amass 2 Billion Views on X A new report reveals that Elon Musk shares 87 false or misleading election claims on X, generating over 2 billion views. The billionaire also uses algorithm tweaks and massive super PAC spending to boost far-right political narratives.
openai OpenAI Hires Former Pebble CEO Gabor Cselle for Secret Project OpenAI brings on repeat founder Gabor Cselle to develop an undisclosed initiative. The hire comes as AI giants aggressively recruit experienced tech leaders.
threads Threads Surpasses 275 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Rapid Growth Meta's text-based social network Threads reaches 275 million monthly active users, adding 75 million users in just three months. Despite impressive daily sign-ups, the platform continues to struggle with ongoing moderation issues.
ai AI-Generated Disinformation Spreads Globally as Tech Platforms Struggle to Respond Freely available AI tools accelerate the spread of fake news and deepfakes, prompting experts to debate solutions like automated moderation. However, financial incentives on social media platforms continue to fuel the problem.
bluesky Bluesky Skyrockets to Top Five Apps as X Users Flee Policy Changes Bluesky experiences a massive surge in new users, climbing to the top five U.S. apps amid growing frustration over X's revised blocking feature and new AI data training policies.
instagram Instagram Blames Recent Moderation Failures on Human Error and Broken Tools Instagram head Adam Mosseri reveals that recent account bans and post removals stem from human moderators lacking proper context due to a broken internal tool, not faulty AI.
x X Restored in Brazil After Musk Agrees to Court Demands Brazil's Supreme Court allows Elon Musk's social media platform X to resume operations after a five-week ban. The reversal comes as X agrees to block specific accounts and name a local legal representative.
snapchat Snapchat Expands Location Tracking 'Footsteps' Feature to All iOS Users Snapchat brings its 'Footsteps' location history feature to all iOS users, allowing them to track their travels and see exploration percentages on the Snap Map.
x Fidelity Marks Down X Value by 79% to $9.4 Billion Fidelity now estimates X is worth roughly $9.4 billion, a massive 79% drop from Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase price. The asset manager continues to slash the value of its social media investment amid ongoing financial uncertainty.
x X Nears End of Brazilian Ban With Additional $1.9M Fine X faces a new $1.9 million fine from Brazil's Supreme Court as the final condition to end its month-long ban in the country. The social network agrees to the terms and expresses respect for the nation's sovereignty.
openai OpenAI Press Account Hacked to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency Token Scammers compromise the official OpenAI Newsroom account on X to promote a non-existent $OPENAI crypto token, continuing a string of similar attacks against the company's leadership.
x X Backs Down in Brazilian Supreme Court Standoff X officially complies with Brazilian Supreme Court orders to block accounts, pay fines, and name a new legal representative. The court gives the social network five days to submit the proper paperwork to finalize the resolution.