Social Media
EU Hits X with €120 Million Fine Over DSA Transparency Breaches
X social media has been fined €120 million by the EU for breaching DSA rules. The breaches include a deceptive blue checkmark, opaque ad repository, and more.
YouTube Tweeted About Taking a Break—And Immediately Got Ratioed Over Pause Ads
YouTube's simple tweet about taking a break was immediately misinterpreted by users as supporting pause-screen ads, sparking massive backlash online.
Europe Moves to Block Under-16s From Social Media and Addictive AI
EU lawmakers propose a 16+ age minimum for social media and AI, targeting addictive design and holding execs personally liable for child safety failures.
Instagram Adds Reels Linking Feature for Creators
A new Instagram update allows creators to link Reels together into a series, giving audiences a simpler way to follow connected content.
Tech Companies Are the New Governments – And We Never Voted
Tech companies shape speech, culture, and policy more than governments—without elections, transparency, or public accountability.
Reddit outage frustrates users across the United States
Explore how Reddit's unexpected outage frustrated users across the U.S. on thursday sparking reactions on X
Fear of Donald Trump: Amazon, Apple and others resume advertising on X
Fear of Donald Trump: Amazon, Apple and others resume advertising on X. This shows how business & politics mix and things can change quickly
X Money launches this year as part of X’s push to become an ‘everything app’
Discover how X Money is integrating payments into social networking, transforming the X platform under Elon Musk's vision.
Meta Unveils Its Strategy to Monetize Threads
Meta begins testing ads on Threads, focusing on brand safety and growth to compete in the evolving social media landscape.
How to delete your X account and safeguard your data
Learn how to safely delete your X account while safeguarding your personal data from unwanted access. You need a few steps
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