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Winston Peters returns to right 'an upside-down world'

The leaders of Labour and Act don’t want to work with him, but his voter support looks to be growing. Mark Jennings sits down with NZ First leader Winston Peters to discuss the polls, social media, and wayward candidates.

Newsroom.co.nz

Is Meta Platforms (META) a Buy as it Approaches the $300 Mark?

With Meta Platforms' (META) financial performance exceeding expectations and its trailblazing product introductions, its allure seems to be on the rise. Considering these dynamics, is it wise to buy META in September? Read more to find out….

StockNews.com

Can a Controversial User Really Get Kicked off the Internet?

In theory, yes; in practice, perhaps soon.

Reason

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Don't Bring Back COVID Authoritarianism

People should be free to choose how cautious to be. Mask mandates, lockdowns, and closing schools won't stop the virus.

Reason

Voice referendum: is the 'yes' or 'no' camp winning on social media, advertising spend and in the polls?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on Saturday October 14.

The Conversation

‘Stupid and dangerous’: Meta’s news ban fuels anger amid Canada wildfires

Experts say impasse over contentious Canadian law should make media outlets rethink reliance on social media platforms.

Al Jazeera

Fake AI Facebook ads are luring in businesses to have their data stolen

No, you're not getting exclusive access to Bard, especially not through an archive file stored on Dropbox.

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Meta closes nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts linked to Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ foreign influence campaign

Company says users targeted in Australia, UK, US and elsewhere by political spam network across more than 50 platforms

The Guardian - AU

Meta says Chinese, Russian influence operations are among the biggest it's taken down

Facebook's parent company says both operations used fake accounts across social media sites to promote Chinese and Russian interests

WEKU

'No Reasonable Officer' Would Have Arrested a Guy for a COVID-19 Joke, the 5th Circuit Says

The appeals court ruled that a Facebook post alluding to World War Z was clearly protected by the First Amendment.

Reason

Fidji Simo's long-awaited Instacart IPO is finally here

She became CEO with IPO plans that have been delayed by the market.

Fortune

Russia uses social media channels to exploit Niger coup

Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources

The Guardian - UK

The Washington Post Says Democracy Demands Less Freedom of Speech

The paper worries that "social media companies are receding from their role as watchdogs against political misinformation."

Reason

How the EU’s Digital Service Act is changing the apps you use

Instagram and TikTok are among several apps halting personalised ads for kids and increasing transparency to meet strict rules

Evening Standard

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Android Central

Ray-Ban and Meta are teaming up for new AI-powered smart glasses

Ray-Ban Stories was Meta and Ray-Ban's first smart glasses project and the company looks to be working on an upgraded follow-up powered by AI.

Reason

Joke "We Need You Brad Pitt" Post at Start of COVID Pandemic Protected by First Amendment

The post led to the author being arrested for "terrorizing"; so clearly unconstitutional that the police officer lacks qualified immunity, says the Fifth Circuit.

TechRadar

This premium WordPress plugin could let hackers hijack your website

It's the latest in a series of WordPress plugin vulnerabilities that could mean big trouble for your website.

TechRadar

Scam alert: how to spot hoax posts in your Facebook Groups

A new report claims that Facebook groups are being spammed with hundreds of hoax posts – here's what to look out for.

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The Independent UK

Cause of British rapper’s death in Brazil cannot be determined – coroner

Rapper Kenny Mukendi, also known as Kenny Vulcan, had featured as an extra in high profile music videos and films.

The Guardian - UK

The EU has just clamped down on big tech. Britain, take note

The Digital Services Act is finally bringing social media giants to heel after 20 years of laissez-faire. Yet Westminster still dithers, says journalist Chris Stokel-Walker

Evening Standard

Facebook labelling of state-controlled media working, says study

Media with ties to the Chinese and Russian government lost engagement after Facebook added labels

The Guardian - UK

How the EU Digital Services Act affects Facebook, Google and others

Threat of big fines and EU-wide ban hoped to curb manipulative practices and harmful content

WEKU

For Trump, X marks the spot for his social media return. Why that could really matter

Donald Trump posted again for the first time in three years since being banned from various social media, taking to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter to post his mugshot.

WEKU

'All we want is revenge': How social media fuels gun violence among teens

Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.

France 24

EU crackdown on Big Tech comes into effect with changes for users

Starting Friday, Europeans will see their online life change. People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.

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