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Controversial Tennessee pastor reveals home was shot up while child inside

Greg Locke, a pastor at Global Vision Bible Church, once hit headlines for burning so-called ‘witchcraft’ books like Harry Potter and Twilight

The Independent UK

Meta Oversight Board Urges Equal Reach For Political Content

Meta's Oversight Board addresses concerns about political content reach during crises like Venezuela's post-election situation.

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Meta Executive Labels Australia's News Code 'Unworkable' During Senate Hearing

Meta's regional director of policy, Mia Garlick, stated that the News Media Bargaining Code, which pertained to publishing news content, was "unworkable" as it was not "reflective of the economic realities of news on our services."

International Business Times

Meta’s moderation board backs decision to allow ‘from the river to the sea’ in posts

The board rules that blanket ban on pro-Palestine slogan would hinder free speech

The Guardian - UK

Your phone actually is listening to you, or so one marketing company has claimed

It's an age-old conspiracy theory that your phone is listening to you for ad data, but one company has claimed there's more to it.

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Yes, it sounds like a conspiracy theory. But maybe our phones really are listening to us

Big brands already know far too much about us. But Cox Media Group’s ‘Active Listening’ software adds a whole new layer of creepiness, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

AAP

Australian senator’s post about Wakeley stabbing among those Elon Musk’s X urged to delete

Julie Inman Grant didn’t reveal the tweets, but documents reveal one was by Ralph Babet, the lone politician from the conservative United Australia party

The Guardian - AU

How tech’s booms and busts have evolved over time—and how they’ve stayed the same, according to Venrock’s Ethan Batraski

I’ve been wondering a lot lately about how the AI boom compares to the dotcom boom, and while there’s a lot of overlap, there’s also a key difference.

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The Guardian - UK

TechScape: From TikTok controversy to folding phones, your burning tech questions answered

For my final email, I open the TechScape mailbag for throwbacks, highlights and predictions on the issues that are preoccupying you now

Windows Central

"Is this even legal?" A leaked pitch reveals marketing agency uses 'Active Listening' software to eavesdrop on calls and push curated Facebook and Google ads

A marketing agency admitted it listens to user voice data using its “Active Listening” software via smartphone microphones and uses the data to channel the "right" Facebook and Google ads to target customers.

Broadcasting & Cable

Disney and ESPN Treat Us All Terribly, and It's a Problem

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we ponder the new Gotham Sports App, The Trade Desk's entry into the TVOS biz ... and a new creative vision for Hollywood films

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The home-grown Facebook fakes fighting disinformation

A Sydney researcher has created an algorithm that detects problematic online content based solely on how it spreads, boosting the fight against disinformation.

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Tim Walz's Older Brother Blasts His 'Ideology,' Considers Endorsing Trump

Jeff Walz hasn't spoken to the Democratic vice presidential nominee for eight years, according to his posts on Facebook

International Business Times

Russia Says Repelled 'Massive' Ukrainian Drone Attack

Russia's defence ministry said Sunday it had repelled a "massive" Ukrainian drone attack across 14 regions and the capital that targeted energy and fuel plants.

International Business Times

Russians Fear Loss Of 'Main Information Source' After Arrest of Telegram Founder

Kremlin officials and public worry that France's arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov could deprive them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.

France 24

Kam & Tim Vs. Don & James, French PM needed, Telegram CEO arrested in Paris, Oasis comeback

It’s been a week that’s seen the first sit-down interview for Kamala Harris as US Presidentialcontender. After a headline grabbing summer where she’s dominated the American media landscape, we look at the reinvention of Kamala: from gaff-prone Veep to self-assured and highly polished campaign candidate. We’ll also look at Donald…

The Guardian - UK

Battle over Easy trademark puts fundraising site under scrutiny by Charity Commission

Easyfundraising has been accused by easyJet’s founder of misleading the public by adopting a ‘charity guise’ to market a profitable company

The Guardian - UK

‘Internet prophet’: arrest of Telegram CEO could strengthen heroic image

Pavel Durov will probably use French legal disputes to position himself as a champion of free speech, say observers

The Guardian - US

Man charged with murder of Colorado dog breeder as 10 puppies missing

Sergio Ferrer, 36, charged over death of 57-year-old Paul Peavey, whose 10 doberman puppies have not been found

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