Going Vertical: Resistance Is Futile Filmmakers learn to adjust to increasing demands for portrait video TV Tech · Nov 6, 2023
$10,000 debt and zero savings: The untold side of making it as a social media influencer "I was trying to copy what the girls who have a million were doing.” Fortune · Nov 5, 2023
Arsenal to investigate racist abuse of Newcastle players Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock Former Gunners player Willock revealed the abuse he had been sent on Instagram and urged the platform to find those responsible Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2023
Mark Zuckerberg undergoes knee surgery after the Meta CEO got hurt during martial arts training Mark Zuckerberg’s latest martial arts sparring session sent him to the operating table The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
This year's worst Halloween costume Masquerading as abusive couples has become somewhat popular. What does that say about our values as a society? Salon · Nov 4, 2023
Model says her face was edited with AI to look white: ‘It’s very dehumanizing’ Shereen Wu says leading designer uploaded altered picture, amid fears AI could ‘turn back the clock’ on progress in the industry The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023
Why Amy Schumer’s Israel-Gaza posts were corrected by MLK’s daughter Since the Israel-Hamas war began on 7 October, Amy Schumer has positioned herself on Instagram as the most vocal celebrity in support of Israel. Meredith Clark examines how others are calling her out The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Matthew Perry’s death sparks inaccurate rumour regarding Lisa Kudrow Perry died from an apparent drowning at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
9 adorable Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan photos of the couple over the years A look at the couple over the years from their photos together on Instagram. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2023
Instagram’s 'AI friends' sound like a parasocial nightmare Who needs real pals when you can make your own? Creative Bloq · Nov 3, 2023
Selena Gomez says 'I'm done' as she vows to ditch Instagram after Israel-Gaza post The actress left overwhelmed after dividing fans with comments about the conflict Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
Ex-Meta Executive Gives Senate Critics a New Hammer To Pound Big Tech Sens. Blumenthal, Blackburn cite story on Instagram whistleblower to push protective legislation Multichannel News · Nov 3, 2023
Where is Belle Gibson now? Here's what we know about 'Instagram's Worst Con Artist' For those asking where is Belle Gibson now, we look at the whereabouts of the Australian blogger fined for exploiting her Instagram followers with a shocking deception. GoodToKnow · Nov 3, 2023
Instagram is taking a massive leap into AI — here's what it means for you Instagram is working on a series of AI tools including one that will let you create your own virtual friend. Tom’s Guide · Nov 3, 2023
T3 · Nov 3, 2023 Threads will reportedly kill off its most controversial feature soon Meta made a mis-step by adding this feature with no way to opt out of it, but it looks like that's going to change
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Column | From struggling with body image issues to making sex toys for women, Delhi entrepreneur Sachee Malhotra has come a long way Sachee Malhotra co-founded That Sassy Thing, a sex-ed first, intimate wellness brand, to bridge the gap between misinformation and ignorance in India's bedroom. With her husband Himanshu, she provides reliable, useful information to women and built its community with plain speak. 50% of buyers are now men, and the company…
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 3, 2023 Selena Gomez Deletes Instagram After Her Israel-Palestine Post Sparked Backlash What do we expect from celebrities right now?
The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023 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 Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Israel-Hamas war misinformation is everywhere. Here are the facts Misinformation about the latest Israel-Hamas war is thriving on social media platforms, where misrepresented video footage, mistranslations and outright falsehoods often crowd out real reporting from the conflict
France 24 · Nov 2, 2023 'In Senegal, homophobia follows you even after death': Mob exhumes, burns corpse A mob in a small town in Senegal dug up the body of a man suspected of being gay, dragged his body through the streets and then burned it during the night of October 28, 2023. While there have been other instances of exhumations of people suspected of being gay,…
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 What is Tako on TikTok? Users receive DM from mystery user TikTok appears to rollout new AI chatbot but users face challenges
TechRadar · Nov 2, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Illustrated cities of Instagram Indian cities are always in a state of flux, often edging out old landmarks and heritage buildings. But now artists on social media are documenting these disappearing cityscapes
Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2023 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.