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Social Media Feeds Shift From Friends to Viral Fads, Study Finds
Social media feeds now prioritize viral fads and trends over posts from friends, driven by engagement-focused algorithms. This shift impacts user experience and authentic connection.
AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms
AI-generated content floods social media platforms challenging moderation systems and raising concerns about online authenticity.
TikTok Pro Events App Aims to Unite Fans Around Cultural Moments
TikTok launched a new app called TikTok Pro Events that lets users engage with fans during major cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup through curated feeds and trending videos.
Google AI Search Rewrites SEO Rules for Brands
Google now places AI-generated answers above traditional search links, upending decades of SEO strategy. Brands face new challenges with zero visibility into how AI describes them.
Plex Adds Social Features in Push Beyond Media Server Roots
Plex is adding social features including personalized lists and community forums. Later this year, users can import lists from other services and get match scores. The move furthers Plex's evolution beyond its media server roots.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.
Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.
Startups bet on getting people offline with games and DIY computers
Startups like Board and cyberdeck creators are gaining traction by promoting offline activities and DIY computing.
Malaysia enforces strict social media ban for children under 16
Malaysia's new law bans social media for children under 16, with fines up to $2.5 million for non-compliant platforms. The move aims to protect minors from online harm.
Fake AI Influencers Sell Cheap Goods Using Racial Stereotypes on TikTok
Scammers deploy AI-generated Black avatars to sell mass-produced products via dropshipping on social media platforms, deceiving viewers with fake handmade claims.
Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat update blocks expensive DMA cheating hardware, turning devices into paperweights. The studio then mocked cheaters on social media.
AI Bots Fool Nearly Half of Participants in New Online Test
Surfshark's experiment reveals 47% of people can't tell AI bots from humans online. The test challenges users to identify bots in simulated social interactions.
Beats Teases New Over-Ear Headphones With Lamine Yamal Instagram Post
Beats is teasing new over-ear headphones via footballer Lamine Yamal's Instagram. The launch likely aligns with the World Cup.
The Writerdeck Trend: Distraction-Free Writing Machines Gain Followers
The writerdeck trend sees creators building minimalist writing machines to escape digital distractions, using Raspberry Pi and e-ink screens.
GitHub Copilot's Token Pricing Sparks Developer Revolt
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot swapped flat-rate billing for token-based pricing. Developers warn costs will soar, sparking backlash and trust concerns.
AI IQ site ignites debate by scoring large language models on the bell curve
A startup called AI IQ is assigning IQ scores to over 50 AI models. The project draws praise for clarity and criticism for oversimplifying machine intelligence.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.
Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story
Grok appears in only 3 of 400+ government AI use cases per Reuters. The low adoption undercuts xAI's growth story tied to a potential massive SpaceX IPO.