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"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.

Windows Central

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

Broadcasting & Cable

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.

International Business Times

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…

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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 - UK

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

The Guardian - US

Company Plots To Dismiss Sick Employee Maliciously, Lady Overhears Them, Reveals All

TikToker overhears Texas Roadhouse management plotting to fire an employee who’s in ICU, makes it her mission to warn the sick woman, goes viral. The post Company Plots To Dismiss Sick Employee Maliciously, Lady Overhears Them, Reveals All first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

Plague of our time: banks devoting more to scam fight

Australia's big four banks say they're setting aside more resources to prevent customers being scammed out of their money.

AAP

Trump warns Mark Zuckerberg could ‘spend the rest of his life in prison’

Donald Trump resurfaced his baseless claims that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was engaged in a conspiracy to rig elections against him.

Fortune

How one Brazilian judge could suspend Musk's X in the coming hours

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice could shut down the local operation of X nationwide on Thursday if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn’t name a legal representative by this evening

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Dem candidate claimed he was being targeted with hate speech on social media. Police say he was behind the posts

Taral Patel, 30, stands accused of impersonating district judge and using photo of Pennsylvania realtor

TechRadar

This TikTok lawsuit could change the face of social media forever and it's about time

TikTok faces a watershed lawsuit that could define the future of Section 230 and of all other social media platforms.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to throw Mark Zuckerberg in prison for life in new book

Former president warns the Meta CEO he is being watched closely and will ‘spend the rest of his life in prison’ if he attempts to interfere in the 2024 election

Reason

Mark Zuckerberg Told the Truth—and That's a Good Thing

In defense of Meta's CEO

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Lana Del Rey Might Be Dating An Alligator Tour Guide Operator & These Tweets Are Total Chaos

Spare a thought for the person who quite possibly found out their dad was dating Lana Del Rey on X.

The Independent UK

The Crow’s original director mocks ‘cynical cash grab’ reboot: ‘Not much cash to grab it seems’

Alex Proyas, who directed the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee, also shared negative reviews and memes about the remake

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg's push for efficiency is upending Meta's ambitions in augmented reality

Amid an ongoing efficiency drive, Meta's new AR glasses won't use custom chips, and third-party AR effect developers are out in the cold.

Al Jazeera

Drug dealers to Putin critics: Behind Pavel Durov’s rare Telegram audience

Arrested in France, the Telegram boss has found widespread support that mirrors his app’s popularity across groups.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Special counsel files revised indictment against Trump

Filing does not substantially change case after immunity ruling. Plus, France to trial ban on mobile phones at schools

Fortune

Billionaire Pavel Durov made his fortune building two influential social media giants with close links to Russia. Now, his tech legacy is under threat

Durov has earned a reputation as a free-speech crusader. But could his recent arrest change how Telegram operates?

Fortune

Meta nixed custom-chip efforts for upcoming AR glasses

The Facebook parent company worked for years to develop its own computer chips for high-tech glasses. Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing “efficiency” mandate saw the work effectively end last year.

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