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Epic and Humble Ban Controversial Indie Horror 'Horses' Before Release

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Engadget

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Indie game Horses by Santa Ragione was banned from both Steam and Epic Games Store shortly before its release, with Epic citing violations of content policies related to inappropriate and hateful content, despite the developer's protests and explanations. The game remains available on GOG and Itch.io as the studio seeks to recover its investment.

The Impact of A.I. and Social Media on Mental Decline

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News

The article discusses how AI-generated content and social media platforms contribute to 'brain rot,' a decline in critical thinking and meaningful engagement, with examples from Facebook, Reddit, and other online communities, highlighting concerns about misinformation, low-quality content, and the impact on human cognition.

Instagram Implements PG-13 Guidelines to Enhance Teen Safety

Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN

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Source: CNN

Instagram is updating its safety settings for teen accounts to align with PG-13 movie guidelines, restricting harmful content, limiting interactions with inappropriate accounts, and enhancing parental controls, in response to concerns about teens' exposure to unsafe content and Meta's efforts to improve platform safety.

Sora 2's New Guardrails Spark User Reactions and AI Collaborations

Originally Published 3 months ago — by 404 Media

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OpenAI's Sora 2 social media platform, launched recently for AI-generated images, has faced backlash due to strict guardrails that restrict generating copyrighted characters and public figures, leading to user frustration and protests, amid ongoing legal challenges against AI image generators for copyright infringement.

OpenAI's Sora 2 Faces Controversy Amidst AI-Generated Social Media Boom

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

OpenAI's new AI video app Sora 2, launched with a social feed, quickly became controversial as it generated violent, racist, and copyrighted content, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of safeguards and the potential for misinformation and misuse in AI-generated media.

Charlie Kirk Shooting: Suspect Identified Amid Content Moderation Challenges

Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News

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The widespread availability of graphic videos of Charlie Kirk's shooting highlights the challenges social media platforms face in moderating violent content quickly and effectively, amid ambiguous policies, algorithm-driven engagement, and varying regional regulations.

France investigates Kick streamer’s death amid abuse allegations

Originally Published 4 months ago — by Dexerto

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Source: Dexerto

French authorities are suing the streaming platform Kick following the death of streamer Jean Pormanove, who endured abuse during live broadcasts. The case raises concerns about platform responsibility, with potential penalties including prison sentences and hefty fines, as France investigates Kick's compliance with content laws and the EU's Digital Services Act.

AI's Growing Role in Scientific Writing and Communication

Originally Published 5 months ago — by nature.com

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Preprint servers like PsyArXiv are combating suspicious submissions, including AI-generated content and paper mill outputs, by removing non-compliant manuscripts and increasing moderation efforts, amid rising concerns over the quality and authenticity of scientific publications influenced by AI tools.