Topic: platform accountability
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YouTube's AI Moderation Under Fire After Channel Reinstatements
Creators report sudden, automated channel terminations and swift appeal rejections, with many reinstatements only occurring after public outcry on social media, highlighting a gap between YouTube's stated accuracy and creator experiences. YouTube's reliance on AI moderation leads to severe conseq...
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X Blocks EU Commission Ads Following €120 Million Fine
The European Commission has fined X €120 million under the Digital Services Act, the first major penalty under this law, for violations including deceptive use of verified checkmarks. In response, X blocked the Commission's advertising account and accused it of manipulating platform systems by us...
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Google Tests AI-Generated Headlines Over News
Google is testing AI-generated summaries that replace original article headlines on platforms like Google Discover, often creating misleading or inaccurate text that misrepresents the journalism. This shift removes editorial control from publishers, risking their credibility as AI-generated click...
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Indie Dev Santa Ragione Faces Closure After Steam Game Block
Valve blocked Santa Ragione's horror game Horses from launching on Steam due to concerns about content depicting sexual conduct involving a minor, which threatens the studio's financial stability as Steam is the primary PC gaming marketplace. The studio has modified the controversial scene by rep...
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PPC Pulse: PMax Growth, Mandatory Clarity & AI Data Debate
Google enhanced Performance Max campaigns by integrating Waze for store visits and launching Channel Reporting, offering advertisers greater transparency and real-world consumer engagement. Microsoft Ads mandated the installation of Microsoft Clarity on third-party publisher pages to improve bran...
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Meta Must Stop Scammers or Face the Fallout
Meta knowingly profits from fraudulent advertisements, generating an estimated $7 billion annually from scam ads despite internal awareness of the issue, with inadequate enforcement policies allowing deceptive content to persist. Scams facilitated by Meta's platforms cause immense financial harm ...
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Ex-Meta Staffers Fight Back Against Scam Ads on Social Media
Former Meta executive Rob Leathern is concerned about the rise of AI-generated scam ads and believes platforms are not investing enough in resources to combat them effectively. Leathern and former Meta VP Rob Goldman founded CollectiveMetrics.org, a nonprofit using data to increase transparency i...
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New Discord safety feature gives parents control over teen contacts
Discord's Family Center now allows parents to control who can send direct messages to their teens, choosing between friends or shared server members, while keeping message content private. Teens can automatically notify parents when they report another user for misconduct, and both parties can vi...
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EU Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Cracks Down on Meta
The EU accuses Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by providing inadequate tools for reporting illegal content and challenging moderation decisions, potentially leading to a multi-billion dollar fine. Meta's platforms are criticized for using "dark patterns" in their reporting systems and ...
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California Boosts Fake Nude Penalties to $250K to Protect Kids
California has introduced groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI companion bots and increase penalties for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, aiming to protect children from psychological harm and cyber exploitation. The law requires companion bot platforms to implement safety protocols for u...
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UK Fines 4Chan for Online Safety Failures
The UK has fined 4Chan £20,000 for failing to comply with an Online Safety Act investigation by not providing required information on earnings and risk assessments for illegal content. Ofcom warns that continued non-compliance could lead to additional daily fines and emphasizes this as a strict m...
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Misinformation Code: Fact or Fiction?
The Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation is undergoing a major review by the Digital Industry Group (Digi), following criticism that it has failed to protect Australians from false information. A Reset Australia report from May 2024 condemned the code as a "complete fa...
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Is the Misinformation Code Spreading Lies?
Australia's primary framework for tackling online false information, the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation, is deemed a failure, prompting a review and potential reforms led by the Digital Industry Group (Digi). An evaluation by Reset Australia identified systemic f...
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Spotify Cracks Down on AI Music Clones and Low-Quality Content
Spotify is implementing stricter policies to address AI-generated music concerns, including spam, unauthorized voice cloning, and the need for transparency, to protect artists and listeners while allowing responsible AI use. The platform is collaborating with DDEX to create a metadata framework f...
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TikTok Puts Shop Products on Gaza War Videos
TikTok's new AI-powered shopping feature is sparking controversy after it suggested products on videos depicting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raising ethical concerns about monetizing sensitive content. The tool scans objects in videos, such as clothing, and prompts users to buy similar items...
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EU Probes Apple, Google, Microsoft Over Online Scam Response
The EU is demanding that Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking Holdings provide information on their efforts to combat online scams under the Digital Services Act. Regulators are focusing on app stores and search engines to assess how they identify and remove fraudulent apps and deceptive search ...
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Viral AI Videos Depict Black Women as 'Bigfoot'
AI-generated videos depicting Black women as exaggerated mythical creatures are spreading harmful racial stereotypes, with content like the "bigfoot baddie" gaining millions of views on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Experts warn these AI creations echo historical racist caricatures, revivi...
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