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Media industry
fromNatesilver
11 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

fromWIRED
2 days ago
Information security

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 hours ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
#linkedin
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
22 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 hours ago

LinkedIn 'BrowserGate' Investigation Alleges Secret Browser Extension Scanning Within Platform

LinkedIn allegedly collects extensive user data through a hidden system called 'Spectroscopy' without explicit user consent.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
22 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Privacy technologies
fromTech Times
3 hours ago

LinkedIn 'BrowserGate' Investigation Alleges Secret Browser Extension Scanning Within Platform

LinkedIn allegedly collects extensive user data through a hidden system called 'Spectroscopy' without explicit user consent.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 hours ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
fromDigiday
6 hours ago
Marketing tech

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 hours ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

Media Buying Briefing: Instrument's CEO on how agencies need to lead clients on AI

Agencies are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance their capabilities beyond traditional marketing and media investment.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 hour ago

Budget tax breaks worth 100m come into force for founders and start-ups

New government incentives aim to inject £100 million into Britain's high-growth start-up and scale-up economy through expanded employee share schemes and investment options.
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
16 hours ago

Monzo quits the US to focus on Europe ahead of a London IPO | TNW

Monzo's decision to exit the US market is framed as a deliberate, strategic choice to focus on scaling in the UK and Europe, rather than a retreat.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#tiktok
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not quite Greggs': TikTok creators put London's gentrified' bakeries to the test

A TikTok trend emerged where locals review upmarket cafes in north London, highlighting gentrification and community reactions.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not quite Greggs': TikTok creators put London's gentrified' bakeries to the test

A TikTok trend emerged where locals review upmarket cafes in north London, highlighting gentrification and community reactions.
Mobile UX
fromTECHBOOK
1 day ago

Ads on Honor Phones-Soon in Europe?!

Honor smartphones may soon feature ads in pre-installed apps, expanding from the Middle East to Europe.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 days ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

CMA to launch strategic market status investigation into Microsoft; Amazon Web Services off the hook | Computer Weekly

Unfair software licensing practices have disrupted the cloud market, necessitating swift action from the CMA regarding Microsoft and AWS commitments.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
22 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Web Summit to fight influencer's claim that she was dropped from line-up in alleged breach of contract

Web Summit is contesting a claim from Simonetta Lein regarding her removal as a speaker at the Qatar event.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

OpenAI's flagship UK data centre hits the buffers in blow to Starmer's AI ambitions

OpenAI announced plans for its Stargate program, a global data center initiative valued at $500bn, to be established in the UK, specifically at Cobalt Park on Tyneside. The project aimed to house around 8,000 Nvidia AI processors by the first quarter of 2026, but that deadline has now passed without any construction starting.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Amazon bets on Whole Foods to salvage its troubled UK grocery ambitions

Whole Foods has endured a bruising time on this side of the Atlantic since entering the British market in 2004. Turnover at its UK arm fell seven per cent to £86.4 million in the year to December 2024, while pre-tax losses hit £20 million.
London food
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
UK politics

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

MPs call for booming' influencer industry to be officially recognised

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the recognition of the online creator economy for financial support and growth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Data dive: Government 2030 datacentre capacity targets look shaky | Computer Weekly

The UK has about 1.59GW of currently installed datacentre capacity at just under 190 sites. If we add existing capacity to that which is planned to complete by 2030 and which has planning consent, we get 4.9GW.
UK news
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 hour ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

NHS staff resist using Palantir software

One official reportedly described Palantir as 'ethically bankrupt' in justifying his refusal to use the software, and noted that he knows of coworkers who deliberately slow their work pace when forced to use the system.
EU data protection
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Public control of AI is essential to ensure it serves the public interest and reflects democratic values.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Digital life
fromDigiday
6 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
6 hours ago

DSP-ite The Trade Desk Backlash, Buyers Aren't Budging; Publicis Goes Full-Court in Sports | AdExchanger

Brand marketers remain skeptical of DSPs' transparency despite efforts from competitors to shift ad spend.
Law
fromDailywire
1 week ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 day ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
4 days ago

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

The verdict of a jury in Los Angeles, that Google and Meta intentionally built addictive social media platforms is being seen as a landmark, as societies around the world decide how, or whether, to regulate social media further and consider banning children from using it.
UK politics
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
#apple
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Apple requires UK users to verify their age to access certain features, enhancing child safety protections.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users

Apple is implementing age verification for iPhone and iPad users in the UK to access certain services, enhancing online safety for children.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Apple introduces age verification for iCloud accounts in the UK

Apple requires UK users to verify their age to access certain features, enhancing child safety protections.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Digital IDs edge closer to practical reality for UK businesses | Computer Weekly

The CFIT's Digital Company ID Coalition has delivered priority use cases, governance frameworks, commercial models, and a working prototype, advancing digital identity infrastructure for UK businesses from concept to practical implementation.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Big Tech has not enforced Australia's social media ban

Australia's eSafety Commission is enforcing compliance with social media age restrictions after finding major platforms inadequate in protecting children under 16.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Facebook further restricts political advertisers with verifiable contact rule

Facebook requires political advertisers in the EU to provide verifiable contact details, funding source disclosure, residency proof, and store ads publicly for seven years.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Influencer marketing basics: A step-by-step guide for new brands - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Influencer marketing has become one of the most effective ways for brands to reach new audiences, build trust, and drive sales. But for new brands, getting started can feel overwhelming. How do you find influencers? How much should you pay? And how do you know if it's working? This guide breaks down influencer marketing step by step, so even brands with no prior experience can launch their first campaign with confidence.
Marketing
Marketing tech
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Influencer platforms in the UK: What local brands should look for - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Use an influencer platform with UK-ready, end-to-end workflows that enforce disclosure, claims discipline, privacy-safe recruitment, and finance-ready reporting to limit enforcement and reputational risk.
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