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- 1Social Platforms Refuse Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk DocumentaryβThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibneyβs βMuskβ (Exclusive)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', due out October 9, is being blocked from paid promotion online. Distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta all rejected ads for the film's trailer, citing 'political' content, while X has refused to respond to inquiries. The distributor is appealing the rejections as the release date approaches.
- 2New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy deceptionβΌAssociated Press: New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections. βA New Mexico jury
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on its platform, according to the Associated Press. The verdict is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the social media company, which faces ongoing scrutiny from regulators, state officials and users over how it handles personal data and whether its privacy claims match its actual practices.
- 3Social media fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks, report findsβFalcons for status, reptiles for show: How social media is fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks
A new report examines how social media platforms are being used to run exotic wildlife trafficking networks, with falcons traded as status symbols and reptiles sold for display. Investigators say online marketplaces and private groups connect buyers with smugglers, making rare animals easier to sell and harder for enforcement agencies to trace across borders.
- 4Japanese anime voice actor sues TikTok over AI cloningβJapanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning https://www. rfi.fr/en/international-news/2 0260927-japanese-an
A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court, alleging the platform hosted videos featuring an artificial intelligence clone of his voice without his consent. The case highlights growing tension between voice performers and AI companies over unauthorised replication of their voices, and could set a precedent for how Japanese law treats voice rights in the age of generative AI.
- 5German court rules Meta liable for scam adsβGerman court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta can be held liable for fraudulent advertisements run on Facebook and Instagram, a decision with potentially wide consequences for how platforms police paid content. The ruling challenges the long-standing practice of platforms disclaiming responsibility for ads, and is being closely watched across Europe as regulators and consumer advocates press for stronger accountability from major social media companies.
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A new essay published by MIT Press Reader argues that proposed bans on teen social media use fail to address the real problems behind concerns about young people's wellbeing online. The piece is drawing attention among readers debating whether age restrictions or structural changes to platform design are the better response to worries about adolescent mental health.
- 7First US Trial Against TikTok to Test Teen Mental Health ClaimsβFirst US Trial against TikTok to Test Claims Platform Fueled Teen Mental Health Crisis
The first US trial against TikTok is set to test claims that the platform fueled a teen mental health crisis. The case will examine whether the company's design and algorithms contributed to harm among young users, and its outcome could shape future litigation against social media companies and pressure on regulators over youth online safety.
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Discord is rolling out age verification, and many users are pushing back over privacy and data concerns. Critics worry about how sensitive identity documents or facial scans would be stored and who could access them, while supporters argue platforms need better tools to keep minors out of adult spaces. The debate has spread quickly across social media, with users threatening to leave the platform.
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The WNBA playoffs are underway, with the league's top teams opening first-round series as fans and analysts debate title contenders. Discussion is focused on key matchups, star players' postseason performances, and which franchises have the best shot at the championship. The start of the playoffs is drawing broad attention across sports media and social platforms as the postseason bracket takes shape.