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Disruptions by conspiracists forced some Victorian councils online. Will they affect local elections?

Experts raise concerns about lack of disclosure of affiliation and point to success in NSW and Queensland of candidates from ‘fringe’ groups

The Guardian - AU

‘Mayberry’s photographer’ was beloved for his snaps of small-town life — then he was charged with felony peeping

“Some things you just don’t expect,” said Dale Watson, the police chief of Mount Airy, North Carolina

The Independent UK

Swing-state GOP leaders amplified election denial in 2020 − and may do so again

With the 2024 election just weeks away, former President Donald Trump continues to spread false claims of fraud in the 2020 election. He also insists without evidence that the same may happen this year.

The Conversation

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Will AI Agents Make Software Companies Artificial Intelligence Winners, Like Nvidia?

Nvidia is among the best AI stocks, while software companies lag. Software makers hope to monetize AI agents after failing with copilots.

Investors Business Daily

Hurricane misinformation signals how US election lies could intensify

Amid two hurricanes – one of which hit two swing states – conspiracy theories swirled, such as weather being controlled to prevent Republicans from voting

The Guardian - US

I just had a conversation with Meta AI Voice — and it’s way better than I expected

Meta AI now lets you speak to the artificial intelligence instead of just sending text messages and this including being able to ask Judi Dench to rap or recite a Shakespearean Sonnet.

Tom’s Guide

Will the Northern Lights be visible over London tonight? Friday forecast for the aurora borealis

Amazing views were witnessed across parts of the UK

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Experts say it's 'unlikely' Hunter will see aurora australis for second night

People headed out to catch the light show on Friday morning.

Newcastle Herald

Can Differences in 'Misinformation' Sharing Explain Political Disparities in Social Media Suspensions?

A new study finds that conservatives are especially likely to share information from sources that a "politically balanced" sample of Republicans and Democrats deemed untrustworthy.

Reason

The controversy surrounding AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton’s Nobel Prize misses the point

The controversy surrounding Hinton’s Nobel Prize should spark a reevaluation of how we recognize innovation.

Fortune

Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban

Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’

The Guardian - AU

“When we signed a record deal with Warner Brothers, she was cleaning toilets on the same day”: Will the rocketing cost of being a musician eventually kill the industry?

A deep dive into the economics of being a music-maker in the 2020s

MusicRadar

Public outcry as Australian zoo euthanises healthy lioness because her male partner died

Adelaide Zoo claims Amani was euthanised as negative impacts on her welfare ‘outweighed any benefits of keeping the lioness alive’

The Independent UK

Discord Seen As Online Home For Renegades

Known for its appeal to online renegades, chat platform Discord finds itself in the crosshairs of Turkey and Russia.

International Business Times

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Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.

The Guardian - UK

Meta launches its AI chatbot in the UK on Facebook and Instagram

The assistant, which has sparked privacy concerns, can also be accessed on £299 Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses

The Guardian - US

Republican congressman issues rebuke over ‘outrageous’ Helene disinformation

North Carolina’s Chuck Edwards condemns conspiracy theories about hurricane spread by those in his own party

Evening Standard

Meta launches AI assistant in the UK amid Instagram and Facebook privacy backlash

Along with Meta’s social apps, the chatbot is also being integrated into its Ray-Ban smart glasses thanks to an update

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The Street

Analysts update Meta stock price target with Q3 earnings in focus

Meta Platforms, the parent of Facebook, has added nearly $600 billion in market value this year.

The Street

Analyst reset Meta stock price target ahead of Q3 earnings

Here’s what could be next for the Facebook parent.

The Canberra Times

Federal spending on social media ads doubles as government seeks ban

Could a cut in government advertising influence the tech giants?

The Guardian - UK

Jon Stewart to Elon Musk: ‘Guns don’t protect our free speech’

Late-night hosts discuss X CEO’s appearance at Trump rally and former president’s ongoing beef with Jimmy Kimmel

Top News

EU Establishes Appeals Center For Social Media Content Disputes

The Appeals Center Europe mediates content moderation disputes for major tech platforms in the EU, promoting user rights and platform accountability.

The Independent UK

Facebook, YouTube and TikTok users in Europe get forum to challenge social media content decisions

Social media users across the European Union will soon have a new forum to challenge decisions by platforms to remove posts and videos for breaking their rules or leave up others that may violate them

International Business Times

'Appeals Centre' To Referee EU Social Media Disputes

An independent appeals panel was unveiled Tuesday to decide disputes between social media firms and their users in the European Union over content posted on their platforms.

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