Mack DeGeurin
Gizmodo
New York, NY, United States
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Threads Isn't Showing Search Results for 'Covid,' 'Vaccines,' or Other Sensitive Topics
The company is limiting results returned for for covid-related keywords to one link from a single source: the CDC. → Read More
'Our Kids’ Lives Are at Stake:' 100 Parents of Trans Kids Beg Lawmakers to Kill Kids Online Safety Act
Parents of more than 100 transgender children said the proposed law would limit kids' access to potentially lifesaving communities and online resources. → Read More
Salacious Chinese Disinformation Campaign Blames Maui Fires on Deadly American 'Weather Weapon'
The coordinated campaign erroneously claimed the US military possesses the ability to harness and weaponize floods, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. → Read More
Oculus Founder Palmer Lucky's Newest Toy Is a High-Speed Autonomous Aircraft
Anduril wants militaries equipped with its Fury autonomous aircraft with sensors and ordnance to assist fighter jets on the battlefield. → Read More
Facebook Supreme Court Says Posts About Abortion Are Not Death Threats
Meta's Oversight Board rejected the initial removal of three heated posts about abortion laws, which the company called "death threats." → Read More
Meta's Supreme Court Is Investigating a Nazi Squidward Meme on Instagram
Meta initially refused to remove an Instagram post featuring Squidward dispensing denialist "Fun Facts About The Holocaust.” → Read More
Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet
Meta found 7,704 accounts and 954 pages on Facebook and Instagram boosting pro-China content and criticizing US policies. → Read More
New Law Forces Parents to Share Cash With Their ‘Kidfluencers’
An Illinois law forces adults who profit from kids' content to set aside a percentage of their earnings in a trust the minors can access when they mature. → Read More
Maybe Facebook's Ruthless Ascent Didn't Make the World More Depressed, Study Says
Researchers say they found "no evidence" increased Facebook adoption worldwide was linked to widespread psychological harm. → Read More
Judge Upholds Ban on Feds Asking Social Media Companies to Take Down Posts
The Trump-appointed judge defended his bombshell ruling against government critics who say the ban is causing immediate harm, including at the State Dept. → Read More
Companies Think Their Idiot Customers Will Accidentally Cancel Their Subscriptions if It's Too Easy
Trade groups told the FTC a simple "Click-to Cancel" proposal to easily quit subscriptions could actually lead customers to miss out on hot new deals. → Read More
Biden Appeals Judge's Ban on Government Asking for Social Media Takedowns
A federal judge had barred government agencies from contacting social media companies with takedown requests, normally routine inquiries. → Read More
Meta's News Blackout Prompts Canadian Government to Suspend Facebook and Instagram Ads
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the government won't pay for ads until Meta agrees to pay news publishers for content. → Read More
Humane’s Totally Real ‘Disappearing Computer’ Designed by Former Apple Execs Gets a Name
Humane says its AI-enabled standalone wearable device will ship later this year. Critics have doubts about the device's maturity. → Read More
Meta Reportedly Wants to Pursue Direct App Downloads Through Facebook Ads in Europe
The company reportedly believes the EU's new Digital Markets Act gives it an opening to provide an app marketplace alternative to Google and Apple. → Read More
Google Says It Would Rather Shut Off Canadian News Links Than Pay Publishers
Google is cutting off access to Canadian news links in search and other major products in response to Canada's recently passed Online News Act. → Read More
Watchdog Demands Recusal of Judge Overseeing Activision Case Because Her Son Works for Microsoft
The Revolving Door Project says the judge's son's employment poses a clear conflict of interest. → Read More
Meta Offers A Glimpse Into the Black Box of AI Ranking
The company released 22 "system cards" offering users a detailed look into the signals used to serve and rank posts on Facebook and Instagram. → Read More
TikTok Bankrolls Influencers' Lawsuit Against Montana Ban
TikTokers involved in what seemed like a grassroots legal effort had their legal expenses covered by the company. → Read More
TikTok Discontinues BeReal Clone, Adds Parental Filters
Out: TikTok Now. TikTok shut it down just nine months after launching. In: Family Pairing. Parents can filter keywords and hashtags out of their kids' feeds. → Read More