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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Amazon and Facebook owner Meta agree to protect consumers, CMA says

Sites agree to stop practices that give them an unfair advantage over businesses and shoppers

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Meta Executive Gives Senate Critics a New Hammer To Pound Big Tech

Sens. Blumenthal, Blackburn cite story on Instagram whistleblower to push protective legislation

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East London ‘cyberbully’ sex therapist must pay her rival £75,000 after Facebook abuse

Siobhain Crosbie led 'nasty' campaign against former protégé Caroline Ley

Evening Standard

Threads will reportedly kill off its most controversial feature soon

Meta made a mis-step by adding this feature with no way to opt out of it, but it looks like that's going to change

Taylor Swift: warning over fake tickets as NAB urges punters to be wary of social media scams

Concern around fake Taylor Swift ticket scams comes as bank reveals $220,000 worth of transactions abandoned daily

The Guardian - AU

WhatsApp’s AI shows gun-wielding children when prompted with ‘Palestine’

By contrast, prompts for ‘Israeli’ do not generate images of people wielding guns, even in response to a prompt for ‘Israel army’

The Guardian - US

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Social media content in times of war: an expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds

Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict.

The Conversation

Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe

Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA.

TechRadar

Europe bans use of personal data for targeted ads on Facebook, Instagram

The EU's data regulator has banned Facebook and Instagram from using personal data for targeted advertising without explicit consent from users. To make up for an anticipated drop in revenue, parent company Meta will be offering paid subscriptions for an ad-free service.

Radio France Internationale

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta's behavioral advertising to most of Europe

European privacy officials have widened a ban on Meta's “behavioral advertising” practices to most of Europe

The Independent UK

Don't click - Facebook users are being targeted with some very NSFW malware attacks

No, you're not getting nudes by clicking on that ad - instead you'll get malware that'll steal your crypto.

TechRadar

Meta refused to remove memes from popular veterans page after pressure from Australia’s defence department

Facebook and Instagram owner tells Defence ‘we allow for such memes’ following multiple emails over Pineapple Express page

The Guardian - AU

Spies to help catch criminals exploiting ‘cloak of invisibility’ online

NCA unveils plan to help law enforcers target organised criminals operating online

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

NCA calls for possession of 3D-printed gun blueprints to be made illegal

UK agency seized 17 3D-printed firearms last year, up from three in 2021, and is training police to identify weapons and equipment

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Laptop Tech Support Showdown! Our 2023 ratings

Laptop Mag goes undercover and puts laptop manufacturer’s tech support to the test. Here are our customer service rankings.

Evening Standard

Meta offers paid ad-free version of Facebook and Instagram in the EU

People in Europe can now pay not to see ads in Instagram and Facebook

The Independent UK

‘Facebook end-to-end encryption like turning a blind eye to child abuse’

National Crime Agency director-general Graeme Biggar gave the stark warning during a lecture on security.

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Roll Call

Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call

The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use.

The Street

Mark Zuckerberg spent a dizzying amount of money on this frivolous expense in 2022

Although his listed salary from Meta, Inc. is a measly $1, the Zuck spent way more last year on this.

The Street

Meta unveils ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscription in Europe

Meta is introducing a paid subscription that will remove ads from Facebook and Instagram in Europe.

The Guardian - US

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can pay for ad-free versions

Charges of €12.99 a month smartphone users for and €9.99 for desktop introduced to comply with EU data privacy rules

AAP

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

Investors Business Daily

IBD Stock Of The Day: Meta's Earnings Show Facebook Parent's AI Promise

Meta is IBD Stock of the Day. Shares have gained 152% this year, one of the best performers in the S&P 500.

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Stocks Push Higher on Positive Corporate News and M&A

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. The broader indexes are moderately higher today on some...

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