The council-owned Richmond Lido, a historic outdoor swimming pool in South West London, has stirred controversy by implementing a ban on sunbathing and outdoor family swims. Despite the current scorching temperatures in the UK, Pools on the Park, operated by Richmond Council, has become increasingly strict, much to the dismay of local residents. The Grade-II …
Premier Danielle Smith recently announced on Twitter that she has been suspended from posting on Facebook for a “few days.” She expressed concern over the increasing censorship by big tech and the government, emphasizing the threat it poses to free speech worldwide. Smith, who represents the United Conservative Party and governs a province with 4.6 …
X-rated deepfakes of celebrities and TikTok creators have become prevalent on the internet, blurring the line between real and doctored content. Despite Twitter’s policies against misleading media and non-consensual nudity, manipulated videos and images featuring the faces of popular TikTok creators have surfaced on the platform. An NBC report revealed sexually explicit deepfakes, including one …
In a case filed on Wednesday, a coalition of 17 music publishers has taken legal action against Twitter in a federal court in Nashville, Tennessee. The publishers, including Sony Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, and Universal Music Publishing Group, are accusing the social media giant of facilitating thousands of copyright violations by allowing users to …
A stealthily camouflaged test Cybertruck has been spotted by keen locals in the bustling Bay Area tech hub just south of San Francisco, indicating that the highly anticipated futuristic vehicle is inching closer to its release. Notably, one Twitter user even managed to catch a glimpse of the vehicle’s interior, revealing that the test truck …
Twitter has withdrawn from a voluntary agreement with the European Union to combat online disinformation, according to European Commissioner Thierry Breton. While other major social media platforms have pledged their support to the EU’s disinformation “code of practice,” Twitter has decided to opt out. However, Breton emphasized that Twitter still has an obligation to adhere …
According to a leaked internal memo, Twitter’s value has significantly decreased since Elon Musk’s acquisition in November, dropping by more than half. Musk, in a memo to Twitter employees, estimated the company’s worth at around $20 billion, taking into account stock awards given to employees. The decision to write off 55% of the company’s value …
Elon Musk’s recent tweets have been filled with anti-trans content, raising concerns about his stance on transgender rights. Over the weekend, Musk praised England’s new restrictions on puberty blockers for trans youth and shared tweets with disparaging imagery about trans women in sports, promoting harmful rhetoric against gender-affirming care for minors. This aligns him with …
Experts have warned that Big Tech firms are unprepared for the onslaught of high-quality political “deepfakes” produced by generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Midjourney ahead of the 2024 presidential election. These platforms allow users to create false images, videos, and posts, including doctored footage of politicians, bogus images, and even videos of events …
WhatsApp is set to launch a new feature called “Channels”, allowing users to follow accounts and receive updates. By using a central directory, users can search for channels within the app and subscribe to accounts. The feature does not require a phone number, and messages will disappear after 30 days. While channels will not be …