Tech News
Turkey to Block Social Media Access for Users Under 15 Starting November 1
New Turkish regulations mandate age verification via e-government tokens to bar minors from social platforms beginning next month.
social media
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Tech News
Nitter Project Seeks Funding and Legal Assistance in Oct 10 Update
The Nitter Twitter alternative project announced on Oct 10 that it requires financial support and legal aid to continue operations amid ongoing challenges.
Privacy & Policy
New York Alleges TikTok Delivered Nonfunctional Safety Features to Users
Court documents reveal the state claims TikTok provided “ghost” versions of parental controls and other protections to minors and adults.
AI
FBI and French Authorities Seize Deepfake CSAM Websites
Joint operation targets sites selling deepfake child sexual abuse material, including content sourced from stolen social media videos.
Tech News
Federal Judge Questions Truth Social Paid Early Access Model
A federal judge is examining whether Truth Social’s practice of delaying post access for non-paying users violates press freedom or anti-competitive laws.
Cyber Attacks
Meta Bans ByteDance Ads and TikTok Campaigns in Seven Countries
Meta Platforms restricts advertising from ByteDance and third-party campaigns linking to TikTok across multiple regions, intensifying social media competition.
Tech News
Orkut Founder Launches New Venture Targeting Algorithms and AI Content
The creator of the defunct social network Orkut is starting a new company focused on challenging current algorithmic systems and artificial intelligence.