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Meta's Hidden Truths: Unsealing the Evidence of Social Media's Mental Toll In a bombshell revelation shaking the tech industry, newly unredacted court filings accuse M...

X’s Country Labels Expose Global Troll Armies in Chaotic Transparency Push

Elon Musk's X has ignited a firestorm in the social-media trenches with its abrupt rollout—and partia...

X’s Midnight Transparency Gambit: Country Labels Roll Out, Vanish in Hours

Elon Musk's X briefly unveiled a feature displaying users' countries of origin on profiles late Thursday night, only to yank it hours later amid a swirl of user reactions and...

Twitch Joins Australia’s Teen Ban, Pinterest Dodges Bullet in Streaming Crackdown

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has thrust Amazon-owned Twitch into the crosshairs of the nation's pioneering under-16 social media ban, effective December 10, while sparing...

X Faces Third Major Global Outage in Days Due to Cloudflare Issues

The Silent Storm: Unpacking X's Latest Global Outage on November 21, 2025 On a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon in late November 2025, the digital world ground to a...

Bluesky’s Moderation Makeover: Betting on Transparency to Tame Social Chaos

In the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, Bluesky is making bold moves to differentiate itself from giants like X (formerly Twitter) by prioritizing transparency in its...

Meta’s Community Notes Go Global: Oversight Board’s Cautious Nod

In a move that signals a significant shift in how social media giants handle misinformation, Meta Platforms Inc. has turned to its independent Oversight Board for guidance on ex...

TikTok’s AI Feed Overhaul: Empowering Users Against the Synthetic Surge

In a move that could reshape the landscape of social media algorithms, TikTok has introduced new controls allowing users to dictate the volume of AI-generated content in their f...

AI Slop’s Siege on Social Media: An Antisocial Apocalypse Unfolds

In the digital age, social media was once a vibrant hub for human connection, creativity, and community. But now, an insidious force known as "AI slop"—low-quality, AI-generated...

Algorithms on Trial: Inside the Push to Overhaul Section 230 and Hold Tech Giants Accountable

WASHINGTON—In a bipartisan move that could reshape the digital landscape, Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have introduced the Algorithm Accountability Act...

Meta’s Antitrust Victory: Dodging the Breakup Bullet on Instagram and WhatsApp

In a landmark ruling that reshapes the landscape of Big Tech regulation, a federal judge has sided with Meta Platforms Inc., rejecting the Federal Trade Commission's bid to unwi...

Meta’s Monopoly Myth Shattered: Inside the Antitrust Ruling That Reshapes Big Tech

In a landmark decision that reverberates through Silicon Valley, a federal judge has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. does not hold a monopoly in the social media landscape, deali...

YouTube’s Messaging Comeback: Inside the New Video-Sharing Chat Experiment

In a move that echoes its past experiments with social features, YouTube is quietly testing a new direct messaging tool within its mobile app, aiming to enhance video sharing am...

Roblox’s Facial Scan Mandate: Revolutionizing Child Safety or Privacy Pitfall?

In the ever-evolving landscape of online gaming, Roblox Corporation is making waves with its latest push into age estimation technology. As of November 2025, the platform, boast...

NetChoice’s Legal Battle Against Virginia’s Social Media Time Cap for Teens

In a bold move to defend digital free speech, tech industry group NetChoice has filed a lawsuit against Virginia, challenging a new law that imposes strict time limits on minors...

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