9 h. ago Analysis | We uploaded a fake video to 8 social apps. Only one told users it wasn’t real.

Analysis | We uploaded a fake video to 8 social apps. Only one told users it wasn’t real.  The Washington Post

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29 h. ago Mamdani rise in NYC mayor's race reflects generational rifts in the Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani, age 34, is on track to topple Andrew Cuomo who's been Democratic Party royalty for decades. Analysts say Mamdani's hopeful appeals to young voters on social media shook up the race.

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55 h. ago Rocker Kenny Loggins Demands Trump Remove ‘Danger Zone’ from His Truth Social Video Trolling ‘No Kings’ Protesters

Rocker Kenny Loggins is demanding that President Donald Trump remove his 1986 song "Danger Zone" from a Truth Social video trolling "No Kings" protesters. The post Rocker Kenny Loggins Demands Trump Remove ‘Danger Zone’ from His Truth Social Video Trolling ‘No Kings’ Protesters appeared first on Breitbart.

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57 h. ago Trump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbed

The "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Turning Point USA Calls for Firing of NBA Employee Who Mocked Charlie Kirk on Social Media

Turning Point USA is calling for the NBA to fire an employee who posted offensive comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media. The post Turning Point USA Calls for Firing of NBA Employee Who Mocked Charlie Kirk on Social Media appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Golf legend Phil Mickelson takes subtle jab at Biden admin in 'No Kings' day post

Phil Mickelson, a staunch President Donald Trump supporter, made a social media post appearing to mock nationwide 'No Kings Day' protests against GOP priorities.

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4 d. ago Golf legend Phil Mickelson takes subtle jab at Biden administration in 'No Kings' day post

Phil Mickelson, a staunch President Donald Trump supporter, made a social media post appearing to mock nationwide "No Kings Day" protests against GOP priorities.

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5 d. ago Taylor Swift Makes HUGE Donation To Help Young Swiftie Battling Brain Cancer!

Taylor Swift is so generous to her Swifties! Right after Ruby Rose gushed about how the singer goes on GoFundMe like it’s a social media app, and donates to people as if she’s hitting the “like” button, Tay Tay proved the chatter to be real. On Friday, the 35-year-old dropped a HUGE donation on the [...] Read More... The post Taylor Swift Makes HUGE Donation To Help Young Swiftie Battling Brain Cancer! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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6 d. ago A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world 

“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,”  Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of content but a scarcity of joy.”  

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9 d. ago Brandon Aiyuk's return to 49ers appears murky after star's social media activity

Brandon Aiyuk's return to 49ers appears murky after star's social media activity  NBC Sports Bay Area & California

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2 w. ago Scott Zolak rips Bill Belichick, UNC over Drake Maye social media report

"I want to not believe it, but based on the track record of what transpired prior, and the pettiness, that this is truly coming from the petulant old man." The post Scott Zolak rips Bill Belichick, UNC over Drake Maye social media report appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Bill Belichick reportedly instructed UNC staff to not mention Patriots players on social media

"That's clearly why UNC football has not posted anything from Drake Maye's electric primetime win over the Buffalo Bills.” The post Bill Belichick reportedly instructed UNC staff to not mention Patriots players on social media appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Bessent Names Social Security Chief Frank Bisignano as First CEO of the IRS

Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent has appointed Frank Bisignano, head of the Social Security Administration, to serve as the Internal Revenue Service’s first chief executive officer. The post Bessent Names Social Security Chief Frank Bisignano as First CEO of the IRS appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down some of the week's best stories, covering everything from Peter Thiel's obsession with the Antichrist to the launch of OpenAI’s new Sora 2 video app.

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3 w. ago OpenAI’s new social app is filled with terrifying Sam Altman deepfakes

OpenAI's Sora app makes it too easy for people to create misleading AI content.

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3 w. ago Graffiti framework lets people personalize online social spaces while staying connected with others

Say a local concert venue wants to engage its community by giving social media followers an easy way to share and comment on new music from emerging artists. Rather than working within the constraints of existing social platforms, the venue might want to create its own social app with the functionality that would be best for its community. But building a new social app from scratch involves many complicated programming steps, and even if the venue can create a customized app, the organization's followers may be unwilling to join the new platform because it could mean leaving their connections and data behind.

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3 w. ago System lets people personalize online social spaces while staying connected with others

By enabling users to easily create social apps that serve communities’ needs, the Graffiti framework aims to promote healthier online interactions.

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3 w. ago YouTube, platforms not cooperating enough on EU content disputes: Report

An independent appeals body tasked with resolving disputes between social media platforms and EU users took aim on Wednesday at the lack of cooperation from digital platforms, especially YouTube.

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3 w. ago OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model

The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.

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3 w. ago Keith Urban Hinted At Nicole Kidman Split MONTHS AGO With Cryptic Social Media Snub!

Jeez. The signs were right there… Keith Urban called it quits with Nicole Kidman, according to reports on Monday. After 19 years together, the musician felt they were lacking “intimacy” due to busy schedules and travel. The actress reportedly tried to fight for the marriage, but the singer was just done, leaving her “blindsided” when [...] Read More... The post Keith Urban Hinted At Nicole Kidman Split MONTHS AGO With Cryptic Social Media Snub! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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