13 h. ago Sexualized deepfakes on X are a sign of things to come. NZ law is already way behind

Elon Musk finally responded last week to widespread outrage about his social media platform X letting users create sexualized deepfakes with Grok, the platform's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot.

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4 d. ago Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban

Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.

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4 d. ago Ashley St. Clair, Mother of Elon Musk's Child, Sues X over AI Sexfakes

Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's sons, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant's social media platform, X, over the prevalence of sexually explicit AI deepfakes of herself and of children. The post Ashley St. Clair, Mother of Elon Musk’s Child, Sues X over AI Sexfakes appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says

The city of Minneapolis said on the social media platform X that, “We are aware of reports of a shooting involving federal law enforcement in North Minneapolis. We are working to confirm additional details.” The post Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago 'Nothing Is Off the Table:' State Department Issues Warning to UK over Potential Ban of Elon Musk's X

A senior State Department diplomatic official has indicated that Washington may take retaliatory action if British regulators move forward with potential plans to ban Elon Musk's social media platform X. The post ‘Nothing Is Off the Table:’ State Department Issues Warning to UK over Potential Ban of Elon Musk’s X appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago UK Speech Regulator Ofcom Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk's X

British broadcasting regulator Ofcom announced Monday that it has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X social media platform over its Grok AI being used to create 'deepfake' sexualised images. The post UK Speech Regulator Ofcom Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk’s X appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago UK Seeks to Partner with Australia and Canada in Censorship Plot Against Elon Musk's X: Report

The British government has reportedly reached out to fellow leftist-run Anglo-sphere nations Australia and Canada in an attempt to wage a coordinated campaign to potentially ban Elon Musk's X social media platform. The post UK Seeks to Partner with Australia and Canada in Censorship Plot Against Elon Musk’s X: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals

The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.

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2 w. ago Decentralized social media platforms unlock authentic consumer feedback

Businesses looking for clearer insight into how consumers truly feel about their products, campaigns or brand decisions may find more authentic reactions on decentralized social media platforms, according to new research from Washington State University.

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2 w. ago TikTok Chef Tini Younger Updates Fans After Tragic Loss Of Baby Twin

Tineke “Tini” Younger is speaking out after the heartbreaking loss of one of her twins. You may remember the TikTok chef as the creator of the mac n cheese recipe that overtook the world a few years back during Thanksgiving. She’s grown her following across all social media platforms and has become an iconic staple [...] Read More... The post TikTok Chef Tini Younger Updates Fans After Tragic Loss Of Baby Twin -- Revealing She's Now Suffered MORE Complications, OH NO! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 w. ago George Clooney Fires Back After Trump Takes Aim At His & Wife Amal’s Dual Citizenship

George Clooney is putting his vote where his mouth is. On New Year’s Eve, Donald Trump took to his right wing social media platform Truth Social to backhandedly comment on George and Amal Clooney’s recent naturalization, which saw them officially become dual citizens of France and the US alongside their 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella. [...] Read More... The post George Clooney Fires Back After Trump Takes Aim At His & Wife Amal’s Dual Citizenship appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 w. ago Holy S**t! Donald Trump Shares Shocking Photo Of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Captured, Handcuffed, & Blindfolded

Donald Trump has ordered the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — and is now TAKING OVER the country! On Saturday morning, the controversial President took to his far-right social media platform Truth Social to announce the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores. Trump revealed the two were [...] Read More... The post Holy S**t! Donald Trump Shares Shocking Photo Of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Captured, Handcuffed, & Blindfolded -- Claims US Will Now ‘Run’ Country appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 w. ago Marco Rubio voices concern that Americans may someday be arrested for social media posts when visiting Europe

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern about European crackdowns on free speech affecting American tourists and social media platforms.

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3 w. ago 'Not Good:' Elon Musk Expresses Concern for High Tech Manufacturing as Silver Prices Soar

The recent surge in silver prices has raised alarms among manufacturers, including tech tycoon Elon Musk, who expressed his concerns on social media platform X. The post ‘Not Good:’ Elon Musk Expresses Concern for High Tech Manufacturing as Silver Prices Soar appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.

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3 w. ago GOP Rep. Sessions: Trump Message on Christian Persecution 'Quite Clear'

In a post on his Truth Social social media platform on Thursday, President Donald Trump said he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria. The post GOP Rep. Sessions: Trump Message on Christian Persecution ‘Quite Clear’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago DOJ Officials Warn of '764' Extortion Group Targeting Vulnerable Teens

Justice Department officials are sounding the alarm about the online extremist network "764," whose young followers use social media platforms to target and manipulate vulnerable teens into self-harm and violence.   The post DOJ Officials Warn of ‘764’ Extortion Group Targeting Vulnerable Teens appeared first on Breitbart.

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