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Faceswap deepfakes are a growing problem that’s costing creators millions—but social media services are doing little to stop it

People are stealing content from creators, using AI to make small changes, and profiting on social media and porn sites.

Fortune

News and tech media mostly quiet after UN chief calls for ban on ads for oil and gas

The Guardian contacted 11 major organizations that run fossil-fuel ads after Wednesday’s speech by António Guterres

The Guardian - US

Young people may see more than 20 alcohol ads per hour on social media, research finds

It’s a Friday night and you’re scrolling through Facebook, mindlessly thumbing past photos from friends, when a liquor advertisement catches your eye. It promises one-hour delivery and 30% off, and the next thing you know your Friday night has an entirely different trajectory.

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Is Meta Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Despite recently underperforming the Nasdaq Composite, analysts are optimistic about Meta’s prospects due to its advances in AI.

Barchart

New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.

The Texas Tribune

Israel funds covert US campaign: NYT

The operation drew comparisons to Russia's foreign meddling scheme that has been long decried by Democrats

Salon

Artist Combines Plants With Architecture To Create Surreal Structures (17 Pics)

We welcome you to explore the mind of the artist Ceslovas Cesnakevicius, who creates dreamlike surreal worlds that in this series feature natural elements combined with Eastern European motifs that evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia. The post Artist Combines Plants With Architecture To Create Surreal Structures (17 Pics)…

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A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground

A growing number of experts say the most realistic and effective way of teaching children about social media is a slow, deliberate onboarding, rather than an outright ban or allowing free reign

The Independent UK

White dad stops daughter from shaking Black superintendent’s hand - at school infamous for Nazi salute photo

The same high school made headlines in 2018 when a photo of students performing the Nazi salute emerged

The Independent UK

‘My stomach dropped’: Video shows wild moment giraffe lifted toddler in the air

The child’s father bought Paisley Toten a toy giraffe following the ordeal in Texas

The Independent UK

Robert Fico blames Slovak opposition for ‘hatred’ that led to his shooting

Recovering PM posts video in which he calls would-be assassin ‘messenger of evil’ but offers forgiveness

The Guardian - UK

What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?

Federal prosecutors this week arrested the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times and said he directed millions of dollars gained through criminal schemes to the company and himself

The Independent UK

The FTC scrambles to rescue its Meta break-up suit

The antitrust regulator says the company now known as Meta kept it in the dark when making key acquisitions.

Fortune

Report: E.U. Censorship Laws Mostly Suppress Legal Speech

European speech regulations reach way too far to muzzle perfectly acceptable content.

Reason

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Latin Times

Italy Fines Meta Over Data Use, Account Transparency

It also condemned Meta's handling of suspended Facebook and Instagram accounts.

The Guardian - AU

News Corp aren’t ‘obsessed’ with the ABC, executive chairman says

Michael Miller, who is responsible for The Australian, Daily Telegraph, news.com.au and Sky News Australia, also blames social media for many of society’s ills

Evening Standard

Meta to train AI on UK Facebook and Instagram posts: how to opt out

Privacy activists have slated Meta’s plans to feed its AI photos and posts shared by adults on its social media platforms

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s TikTok account hits 5m followers after four days despite his calls to ban the platform

Former president joined social media app after days of bad press in hush money trial

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AAP

Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules

For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches new team to prosecute online privacy and security cases

The new initiative will target companies that illegally collect and sell users’ data, Paxton’s office said.

The Independent UK

Mother and grandmother detailed sickening abuse in Facebook messages leading up to 5-year-old girl’s death

Kinsleigh Welty died back in April, after allegedly suffering years of abuse at the hands of her mother, grandmother and mother’s boyfriend

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk does not grasp EU fears about disinformation on X, official says

EU commissioner Vera Jourová says tech firms must hire staff versed in legal and historical context of free speech in Europe

TechRadar

'AI will alter the role of the SEO practitioner': How SEO giant sees AI, the future of search analytics and beyond

An interview with Semrush about AI generated search results and pushing visibility beyond traditional SERPs

The Guardian - UK

Why Facebook won’t be influential in the UK general election

In this week’s newsletter: All-powerful ‘microtargeting’ swaying the masses into voting a certain way was always overblown, but these days social media has moved on – and so have the parties

AAP

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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