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"Meta Outage: Vanished Stories and Election Conspiracy Groups"
social-media-technology2 years ago

"Meta Outage: Vanished Stories and Election Conspiracy Groups"

The recent outage of Meta's social media platforms highlighted the significance of social media as a platform for storytelling and connection. Social media serves as a space for sharing personal stories, engaging in debates, and forming connections, making it an integral part of people's lives. The outage disrupted these connections and impacted the flow of information, causing concern and unease for many users. This incident underscores the deep-rooted human need for storytelling and belonging, emphasizing the profound impact of social media platforms on individuals and communities.

"Elon Musk Calls Out Stephen King for Deadnaming X on Twitter"
social-media-technology2 years ago

"Elon Musk Calls Out Stephen King for Deadnaming X on Twitter"

Stephen King refuses to call Twitter by its new name, X, chosen by Elon Musk, prompting Musk to accuse King of "deadnaming" the platform in a response that was seen as an anti-trans joke. The exchange comes after a report from the Tech Transparency Project found that X may be accepting payments from accounts associated with terrorist organizations for its premium service. Musk has not commented on the report, while King has previously expressed displeasure over the name change. The two have sparred on social media before, with Musk purging legacy verified accounts and introducing a subscription-based verification system.

"Oversight Board Urges Meta to Address Deepfake Concerns Before High-Stakes Election"
social-media-technology2 years ago

"Oversight Board Urges Meta to Address Deepfake Concerns Before High-Stakes Election"

Meta's Oversight Board criticized the company's "incoherent" and "confusing" policies on manipulated media after an altered video of President Biden spread on Facebook, calling for clearer guidelines and expanded policies to address potential harms, including voter suppression. The video, which showed Biden appearing to touch his granddaughter inappropriately, was not removed by Meta despite criticism. The board recommended extending manipulated media policy to cover altered audio and videos showing people doing things they didn't do, and suggested attaching a label to manipulated media instead of removing it if it doesn't violate other rules.

"Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Discusses Threads' Efforts to Highlight Trends"
social-media-technology2 years ago

"Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Discusses Threads' Efforts to Highlight Trends"

Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that Threads is working on surfacing Trends, a feature that would make the app more competitive by providing access to real-time news and information. The app has been criticized for its algorithm prioritizing creators and showing older posts, but the addition of Trends could address these issues by tapping into popular topics and discussions. However, the potential algorithmic curation of Trends raises concerns about misuse by bad actors, adding complexity and potential harm to the app. It's unclear when Trends will launch publicly, but a leaked screenshot showed a version renamed as "Today's Topics."