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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam adsโGerman court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A court in Frankfurt has ruled that Meta can be held liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company may face responsibility for scams carried out through ads on its platforms, even though the ads were placed by third parties. The ruling is being closely watched as a potential precedent for platform accountability over advertising content across Europe.
- 2OpenAI recruits influencers to shape public imageโOpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying a network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and burnish its reputation as a force for good, according to a Business Insider report. The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and advertising deals on platforms like Instagram, as the company works to win public trust amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact.
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The European Union is moving to restrict social media use for children under 15. The proposal would set a bloc-wide minimum age for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, part of growing EU efforts to protect minors online. Officials argue age limits are needed to address risks to children's mental health and safety, though enforcement and the response of major platforms remain key questions.
- 4Meta bans Toronto performer over old bikini photoโMeta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has removed another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo showing dancers in bikinis promotes harm. The ban is the latest in a series of similar actions against local performers, prompting criticism that the company's automated moderation is unfairly penalizing legitimate artists and raising fresh questions about how Meta applies its community standards.
- 5Pixelfed faces backlash after adopting AI featuresโPicture-sharing platform Pixelfed โ "the federated Instagram alternative" โ now using AI Antimundo (@antimundo@mastodon.
Pixelfed, the federated, open-source picture-sharing platform long promoted as an Instagram alternative, is now using AI, sparking criticism among Fediverse users. One commentator says they will stop recommending the platform to others, reflecting frustration among users who valued Pixelfed as a non-commercial, community-driven space.
- 6Pixelfed adds AI features, sparking debateโFederated picture-sharing platform Pixelfed โ "the federated Instagram alternative" โ now using AI https:// feddit.onlin
Pixelfed, the federated picture-sharing platform often described as a decentralized alternative to Instagram, has begun using AI, according to discussion in the fediverse. The news is circulating in communities critical of AI adoption, with users debating what the move means for a platform whose appeal has largely rested on being a non-commercial, community-run alternative to mainstream social networks.
- 7Teens Prefer iPhones and Instagram Over Androids and SnapchatโผTeens prefer iPhones and Instagram to Androids and Snapchat
Teens continue to favor Apple's iPhone and Instagram over Android devices and Snapchat, according to a report highlighted by Mashable. The finding underscores Apple's lasting grip on the youth market and Instagram's stronger standing among younger users, even as rivals try to win them over with competing phones and social apps.