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Gen Z protests brought about change in Nepal via the powers — and perils — of social media

Youth protesters in Nepal are in the global spotlight for their angry response to the government’s sweeping social media ban in an apparent attempt to silence their dissent. The government’s actions ignited mass protests — led largely by Gen Z, a cohort made up of young people born between 1997…

The Conversation

Instagram to overhaul app as number of users pass 3 billion

Social media app will now prioritise Reels to encourage further user growth

The Independent UK

Facebook wants to help you get over ‘swipe fatigue’ with an AI dating tool

Meta says the new AI-powered tools aim to make it ‘easier to find love’.

Euronews

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Tesla Launches Ad Blitz Across Facebook, Instagram, Google And X Urging Shareholders To Back Elon Musk's Massive Pay Package And Board Proposals

Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is reportedly running ads on multiple social media platforms, urging investors to vote in favor of Board recommendations ahead of November's shareholder meeting.

Benzinga

Should "Plaintiff … Have to Travel from Mauritania to Louisville … for His Deposition"?

From Sidya v. Kmache, decided today by Magistrate Judge Regina Edwards (W.D. Ky.) (see this recent news story for more… The post Should "Plaintiff … Have to Travel from Mauritania to Louisville … for His Deposition"? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Meta’s Facebook Dating gets smarter with AI matchmaking and surprise weekly 'Meet Cutes'

Facebook Dating is rolling out an AI assistant and weekly surprise matches to make online dating feel less like work.

TechRadar

Starbucks barista fired after scrawling ‘racist’ message on Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink and handing it to shocked customer

The message was left on the side of her “Mint Majesty” tea, Kirk’s favorite drink

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After Football Player’s Devastating Move Against Teen Rival, High School Takes “Strong” Action

“I've never been as upset or shaken up as I was over something for my son,” the teen son’s mother said after the disturbing footage went viral.

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‘A gift from heaven’: the TikTok traders of Mauritania’s meteorites

Growing desertification is putting traditional livelihoods at risk in western Africa and encouraging the search for rare stones

The Guardian - UK

Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation

Twenty-one years after Facebook’s launch, Australia’s top 25 news outlets now have a combined 27.6 million followers on the platform. They rely on Facebook’s reach more than ever, posting far more stories there than in the past.

The Conversation

Australia’s under 16s social media ban could extend to Reddit, Twitch, Roblox and even dating apps

Lego Play and Steam among the unexpected additions to the list that includes Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X

The Guardian - AU

Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, today outlined an updated list of platforms that may fall under the social media age restrictions that will take effect later this year.

The Conversation

Australia may have to choose between a Chinese TikTok and one owned by Trump’s billionaire backers

Expert raises concerns about what US TikTok deal could mean for News Corp’s ‘worrying dominance’ in Australian media

The Guardian - AU

TikTok's CEO used to work for Mark Zuckerberg as a Facebook intern. Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors

Shou Zi Chew interned at Facebook during his time at Harvard Business School.

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Brooklyn Midwife’s Dice Game Club Sparks Concerns About Safety For “Non-White” Women

A Brooklyn midwife’s “Bunco Club” post sparked harsh criticism online, with many netizens labeling her a “colonizer.”

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Starbucks Breaks Silence On Viral Incident Where Barista Wrote Hate Message To Customer

Autumn Perkins has vowed to never spend another penny on Starbucks after ordering Charlie Kirk’s favorite drink from the global coffee giant.

Euronews

Microsoft, Apple, Google and Booking to answer EU questions on scams

The European Commission wants to know if the companies comply with the Digital Services Act.

Euronews

Inside Russia’s AI-driven disinformation machine shaping Moldova’s election

Spoof websites impersonate legitimate Western media and pay “engagement farms” in Africa, while AI bots are deployed to flood comment sections deriding the EU and pro-European party.

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The Independent UK

‘Who builds a ballpark next to a gun range?’: Coach injured by gunfire that crossed into baseball diamond

Video footage showed players looking around in confusion as the barrage intensified, then scattering for cover

Benzinga

What's Going On With Match Shares Monday?

Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH) shares are trading lower on Monday after Facebook Dating added new features.

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Woman’s Passing Exposed Pastor’s Son Allegedly Holding Four Adults in His Basement

The son is facing 16 charges including false imprisonment, exploitation of vulnerable adults, domestic violence, and financial fraud.

Windows Central

Mark Zuckerberg prefers "misspending a couple of hundred billion" to Meta falling behind in the AI superintelligence race

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company would rather invest billions in AI than risk missing the chance to deliver superintelligence ahead of its rivals.

AAP

Instagram's AI age-check targets Aussie teens

A social media giant is using AI technology to identify users suspected to be younger than 18, and applying "teen account" settings to restrict content.

Newslaundry

Meet the ‘brain rot’ generation that toppled the government in Nepal

They are called the ‘brain rot’ generation—addicted to memes, short videos, and endless scrolling. Political elites dismiss them as apathetic, glued to their phones while the country’s problems piled up. But last week in Nepal, this so-called brain rot became a force that toppled the government.

PC Gamer

UK politician says Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams 'is being pushed to financial ruin' by Meta after publishing her exposé

A Labour Party MP spoke out for the former Facebook employee in the UK House of Commons.

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