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Taylor Swift: warning over fake tickets as NAB urges punters to be wary of social media scams

Concern around fake Taylor Swift ticket scams comes as bank reveals $220,000 worth of transactions abandoned daily

The Guardian - AU

WhatsApp’s AI shows gun-wielding children when prompted with ‘Palestine’

By contrast, prompts for ‘Israeli’ do not generate images of people wielding guns, even in response to a prompt for ‘Israel army’

The Guardian - US

Social media content in times of war: an expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds

Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict.

The Conversation

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Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe

Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA.

TechRadar

Europe bans use of personal data for targeted ads on Facebook, Instagram

The EU's data regulator has banned Facebook and Instagram from using personal data for targeted advertising without explicit consent from users. To make up for an anticipated drop in revenue, parent company Meta will be offering paid subscriptions for an ad-free service.

Radio France Internationale

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta's behavioral advertising to most of Europe

European privacy officials have widened a ban on Meta's “behavioral advertising” practices to most of Europe

The Independent UK

Don't click - Facebook users are being targeted with some very NSFW malware attacks

No, you're not getting nudes by clicking on that ad - instead you'll get malware that'll steal your crypto.

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Meta refused to remove memes from popular veterans page after pressure from Australia’s defence department

Facebook and Instagram owner tells Defence ‘we allow for such memes’ following multiple emails over Pineapple Express page

The Guardian - AU

Spies to help catch criminals exploiting ‘cloak of invisibility’ online

NCA unveils plan to help law enforcers target organised criminals operating online

Evening Standard

NCA calls for possession of 3D-printed gun blueprints to be made illegal

UK agency seized 17 3D-printed firearms last year, up from three in 2021, and is training police to identify weapons and equipment

The Guardian - UK

Laptop Tech Support Showdown! Our 2023 ratings

Laptop Mag goes undercover and puts laptop manufacturer’s tech support to the test. Here are our customer service rankings.

Laptop

Meta offers paid ad-free version of Facebook and Instagram in the EU

People in Europe can now pay not to see ads in Instagram and Facebook

Evening Standard

‘Facebook end-to-end encryption like turning a blind eye to child abuse’

National Crime Agency director-general Graeme Biggar gave the stark warning during a lecture on security.

The Independent UK

Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call

The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use.

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The Guardian - US

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can pay for ad-free versions

Charges of €12.99 a month smartphone users for and €9.99 for desktop introduced to comply with EU data privacy rules

AAP

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

Barchart

Stocks Push Higher on Positive Corporate News and M&A

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. The broader indexes are moderately higher today on some...

The Independent UK

Friend shares heartbreaking final text to Maine shooting victim who died trying to take down gunman

Tommy Conrad, 34, worked as a manager at the bowling alley where the first shooting took place

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Media had 'no interest' in Palestinian voices early in new Gaza conflict, expert says

THE international media had “no intention” to hear Palestinian voices at the outbreak of the most recent conflict in Gaza, according to an…

The Guardian - US

Maine shooting victims included parents, bowlers and members of the deaf community

Gunman killed 18 people in attacks at a restaurant and a bowling alley, and details are now emerging of those who died

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of men in private Facebook groups that are ‘cesspits’ of racism and misogyny

While women’s groups on the platform support and warn others, men’s groups feature mostly derogatory comments

The Times of India

Indian Vs England Cricket World Cup match in Lucknow: Fake ticket sellers target gullible cricket enthusiasts on Facebook and X

LUCKNOW: Following the unavailability of tickets for the league game between India versus England in Lucknow’s Ekana stadium, social media platforms including Facebook and X (formerly called Twitter) are flooded with spam posts, which were guaranteeing tickets in exchange for a good deal.

The Hindu

Actor Sudeep fans’ FB page hacked

The South division cybercrime police on Friday registered a case against unknown people for hacking Kannada film actor Sudeep fans’ Facebook page and uploading objectionable pictures.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s quite soul-destroying’: how we fell out of love with dating apps

For a decade, apps have dominated dating. But now singles are growing tired of swiping and are looking for new ways to meet people – or reverting to old ones

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s just a matter of time’: why AI could help Europe create its own Apple or Google

Silicon Valley overshadows its transatlantic rivals. But as artificial intelligence grows – and with a global summit on it this week – some think it could offer a Euro startup the chance to become a new Google

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