Meta is continuing to overhaul its moderation and content rules. Instagram head Adam Mosseri posted today that Instagram and Threads will start including political content in recommendations. It's a reversal from the policy the two platforms adopted last year, which made political content something users had to choose if they wanted to see. Also, Google kno ... Show More
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Apple will start mandating age requirements for dating apps, Snap settled its social media addiction lawsuit to avoid trial, and SpaceX is looking at buying Boost Mobile or using its cell network
- All apps declared to have dating and relationship content will get a minimum age rating of 18+. -Snap has settled a lawsuit brought by two teens who alleged their use of the app led to self harm and other mental health issues. -There could be a major hitch with the deal though, ... Show More
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Meta’s Threads, and A Major First Amendment Ruling
Kara and Scott discuss Apple hitting a $3 trillion valuation, China announcing export restrictions on minerals used in the production of semiconductors, and GQ pulling an article critiquing David Zaslav. Also: Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads is officially here and racking in t ... Show More
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Telegram and X expose tech platforms’ new reality
The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of the controversial messaging app, and the ban of X in Brazil shows state officials are not afraid to intervene in Big Tech. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means and how CEOs should manage the threat. Visit t ... Show More
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