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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.

AAP

TikTok Tug-of-War: Trump Enlists Media Moguls and Tech Tycoons in Bid to Control App

A new consortium of billionaires including Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell has emerged as the frontrunner to take control of TikTok's US operations. This article examines the implications and the future of the social media giant.

International Business Times UK

‘Same magic’: ancient Irish road bowling has been revived by TikTok, drones and Bill Murray

Once in decline, the King and Queen of the Roads – the sport’s ‘Wimbledon’ – draws competitors and crowds from across Europe

The Guardian - UK

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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.

Newslaundry

Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work?

“Cut out all dairy. Ditch gluten. Never touch sugar again.” More than 20 million people have watched TikTok videos listing these kinds of rules under the banner of “anti-inflammatory diets.”

The Conversation

Trump news at a glance: president calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ at memorial

President says ‘I hate my opponents’; Kirk’s widow forgives shooter; Murdochs could be part of TikTok deal – key US politics stories from 21 September at a glance

The Guardian - US

‘If you can’t afford it don’t go’: Group goes to Olive Garden for never-ending pasta. Then they start ‘finessing’ meals by putting them inside Ziploc bags

Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta has been all the rage across social media. Whenever this deal launches every year, people rush to their nearest location to take advantage of it. After all, who doesn’t love unlimited pasta breadsticks, soup, and salad for $13.99? While dining in at an Olive Garden, one…

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Morning Mail: Australia recognises Palestinian state; why Sydney has the most fare evaders; Olyslagers wins high jump gold

Step change in foreign policy recognises Palestinian state; Sydney has highest fare evasion rates; Australian high jumper wins gold in Toyko

The Guardian - AU

Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal

Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.

Al Jazeera

Trump reveals Rupert Murdoch and son Lachlan’s role in deal to buy TikTok

Trump says ‘tremendous’ amount of money will be spent by new American buyers for TikTok as Democrats fret app will be subsumed by MAGA owners

The Independent UK

Rupert Murdoch, Michael Dell part of U.S. TikTok buyer group, Trump says

The White House says a deal should be signed in the coming days.

Axios

Trump says Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch likely part of US TikTok deal

US president tells Fox News ‘a man named Lachlan is involved … that’s a very unusual name, Lachlan Murdoch’

The Guardian - US

‘We’re bringing colour back in a big way’: Designer Marta Marques on next season’s biggest trend

Rochelle Humes sat in the front row to see Marques’Almeida’s bring colour and fluid lines to the runway.

The Independent UK

From zero to neo-Nazis: what under-16s may see under Australia’s social media ban, simply by not logging in

Guardian Australia test finds scrolling shortform videos while logged out of YouTube and TikTok quickly leads to gambling, violent and far-right content

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Axios

Rise of the new radical internet

Gaming platforms are drawing new scrutiny for harboring hate and exploitation in closed forums that remain hidden until problems spill out, often too late.

International Business Times UK

Viral Panama Alien Update: TikTok Creator Says He Plans to Kill Mysterious Creature Before It Dies Naturally

The viral Panama 'alien' saga takes a darker twist as TikTok creator Kevin suggests killing the strange creature before it dies naturally, sparking backlash and scepticism.

The Conversation

Deepfakes and South African law: remedies on paper, gaps in practice

Deepfakes are forgeries of people’s faces, voices and likeness generated through artificial intelligence (AI). They create a serious digital deception. Deepfakes undermine constitutional rights, reduce trust in media and distort fairness in elections. While many countries have laws that address the risks caused by deepfakes, enforcement remains a challenge.

Benzinga

TikTok Algorithm To Be 'Controlled By America' As US Nears Majority Stake In Landmark Split Deal

On Saturday, the White House said a long-awaited agreement on TikTok would hand Americans control of the app's powerful algorithm and place the platform under a U.S.-led board.

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International Business Times UK

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Reach Record Highs After Fed Signals More Cuts; Jobless Claims, Manufacturing Data Beat Consensus

US equity indexes soared a day after the US Fed hinted at more rate cuts this year after lowering the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 4% to 4.25%.

Benzinga

She Gives Each Kid $750 For Back-To-School: Mom Defends Big-Ticket Allowances To Teach Money Skills — Internet Loses It

Jessica Roderick just handed each of her kids $750 for back-to-school shopping, and the internet can’t decide if it's good parenting or not.

Benzinga

Trump Puts Taiwan Weapons Package on Ice Amid China Talks: Report

Donald Trump has reportedly held back a major military aid package for Taiwan, valued at more than $400 million, as he looks to secure both a trade deal and a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Mary Sue

‘I’m sorry kids’: Texas woman goes to Home Depot for pumpkins. Then the price tag has her hoping Aldi will ‘save the day’

With Fall around the corner, picking a pumpkin is a tradition that marks the start of the season. However, searching for the best one at an affordable price is just as essential. When one woman browsed Home Depot, she couldn’t believe how much the retailer was charging for pumpkins.

Axios

TikTok deal will be signed soon, with U.S. control of algorithm, White House says

It's still not clear exactly who will own the app or how the deal will work in practice for users.

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“You Didn’t Deserve That”: Passenger Attacks Plus-Size Seatmate, Telling Him He’s “Too Fat to Fly”

“You’re hardly svelte yourself.”

International Business Times

Americans Would Dominate Board Of New TikTok US Entity: W.House

A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

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