Email Age Verification: A Privacy-First Approach to Online Safety
As global regulations tighten around youth social media access, email-based age verification emerges as a promising privacy-preserving solution. This technology analyzes email usage patterns to estimate user ages without collecting additional personal data.
AI Model Achieves Breakthrough in Detecting Online Toxic Content
A revolutionary AI system developed by researchers has achieved 87% accuracy in identifying toxic comments across social media platforms. The automated content moderation technology could help combat cyberbullying and create safer online spaces.
Enhanced LightSpy Spyware Targets Social Media with Expanded Surveillance Features
A new variant of LightSpy spyware has emerged with sophisticated capabilities to extract data from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The updated version features more than double the plugins and enhanced command capabilities, presenting elevated security risks for social media users.
Bluesky's Lossy Timelines: When Imperfect Systems Lead to Better Performance
Bluesky's innovative 'Lossy Timelines' system intentionally drops some posts for users following large numbers of accounts, dramatically improving performance. By embracing strategic imperfection, the platform reduced timeline distribution times from minutes to seconds while creating a more stable experience for its 32 million users.
Germany's War on Online Hate: Dawn Raids Target Social Media Posts
German authorities are conducting pre-dawn raids on homes of citizens suspected of posting hateful content online, with over 50 simultaneous operations across the country. Unlike the US approach to free speech, Germany enforces strict laws against online hate speech through specialized task forces and hefty fines.
HMPV Disinformation Fuels Anti-China Sentiment and Pandemic Fears
A surge of misleading social media posts about human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has sparked unfounded fears of new lockdowns and discrimination against Chinese communities. Health experts affirm cases remain at normal seasonal levels while warning against viral misinformation that could undermine trust in public health responses.
British Parents Sue TikTok Over Deadly 'Blackout Challenge' Deaths
Four UK families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform's addictive algorithm exposed their children to a fatal viral trend. The bereaved parents accuse the social media giant of lacking compassion while seeking accountability and access to their deceased children's data.
Bluesky Surpasses 30 Million Users as Decentralized Social Media Platform Gains Momentum
Decentralized social network Bluesky hits major milestone with 30 million users, attracting high-profile figures and news organizations. The platform differentiates itself through AT Protocol, enhanced moderation tools, and a stance against AI training using user content.
AI's Growing Dominance Revives 'Dead Internet' Fears
As AI-generated content floods social platforms, the Dead Internet Theory suggesting most online activity is artificial gains new relevance. Researchers warn of an expanding synthetic ecosystem where AI agents dominate content creation and engagement, raising concerns about authentic human connection.
Breaking Free from Algorithm Control: The Power of RSS Feeds
As social media platforms increasingly dictate content through opaque algorithms, RSS feeds offer a path to algorithmic independence. This guide explores how RSS technology empowers users to take back control of their content consumption while supporting a more open and decentralized web.