Last week’s landmark court rulings against Meta and YouTube could fundamentally change how social media platforms operate—and what they’re responsible for. Continue Reading →
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Last night, my AI assistant responded to a family group text without my permission. My assistant, seeing a message without context, introduced itself: "Hey, this is CB, Shelly's AI assistant. I don't have context for what you're referring to..." I shut it down immediately. Continue Reading →
Australia has become the first country to implement a total social media ban for children under 16, sparking a global debate about internet safety and parenting. Shelly Palmer, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, breaks down how this law could be enforced, the risks of social media for young users, and what it means for other countries like the U.S. Continue Reading →
Former Snap engineer Bobby Murphy has launched a new social network called Butterflies, which integrates AI-driven entities that can engage in conversations, provide companionship, and assist with various tasks. The platform's AI companions are designed to learn from user interactions to continuously improve their responses and adapt to individual preferences, creating a personalized and dynamic social experience that evolves with the user. Continue Reading →
A recent Gallup survey revealed significant insights into U.S. teenagers' social media habits. More than 51% of teens spend an average of 4.8 hours daily on social platforms. Age and gender differences are evident: 13-year-olds average 4.1 hours, 17-year-olds reach 5.8 hours, and girls spend nearly an hour more than boys. Continue Reading →
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill banning TikTok, marking the first state-level prohibition of the social media app. The law – SB419, set to take effect in January – cites data privacy concerns related to the Chinese Communist Party as the primary reason for the ban. Continue Reading →
Whether or not you have teenage children – even if you don't know a teenager – you must read the results of the latest Pew Research Center survey, Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022. Continue Reading →
Facebook's power is a direct result of the network effect. Each user's utility of Facebook increases as the number of users increases. (Said simply, the more the merrier.) Continue Reading →
At first glance, this seems like a good idea, but think about this for a moment: Twitter management believes that Twitter is so dangerous that you need a way to remove people from your twitterverse without alerting them or their friends. Continue Reading →
Today, you are a regulator. Your job is to regulate social media. What is the first thing you would regulate? Continue Reading →