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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam adsโGerman court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court in Frankfurt has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held responsible for scam ads appearing on its platforms, even when it did not place them itself. It is being seen as a significant test of platform accountability for third-party advertising content in Europe, and may influence similar cases against large social networks.
- 2OpenAI recruits influencer army to burnish public imageโOpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is reportedly paying a broad network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and shape the perception that the company is 'good for the world'. According to Business Insider, the strategy spans sponsored posts, ads and creator partnerships on platforms like Instagram. Critics view the campaign as an effort to manage public opinion as the company faces growing scrutiny over its societal 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 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.
- 6Pixelfed 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.
- 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.