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May 24, 2023 7:05 AM
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This Is Catfishing on an Industrial Scale

This Is Catfishing on an Industrial Scale | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Hired as customer service reps, these freelancers were instead tasked with luring in the lonely and lovestruck through a network of dating and hookup sites.
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April 10, 2023 1:35 AM
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It’s Way Too Easy to Get Google’s Bard Chatbot to Lie

It’s Way Too Easy to Get Google’s Bard Chatbot to Lie | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The company’s policy bars use of the AI chatbot to “misinform.” A study found that it readily spouted untruths on topics from Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine.
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March 30, 2023 4:57 AM
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They Posted Porn on Twitter. German Authorities Called the Cops

They Posted Porn on Twitter. German Authorities Called the Cops | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Regulators are using an AI system to scan websites and messaging apps to find pornography. Creators face fines and potential prison sentences.
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March 25, 2023 9:36 PM
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A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn

Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far.
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Popular Linked In site has systems in place to filter out fake profiles, but is it enough?  Being used for espionage, phishing attacks and marketing. Users need to be careful who they connect with.
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March 12, 2023 1:11 AM
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Silicon Valley Has a FOMO Problem

Silicon Valley Has a FOMO Problem | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Plus: Uber makes it easier to get picked up at the airport, Google adds new bio-authentication features to Android, and a herd of goats gets gone.
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March 5, 2023 2:48 AM
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The Debate on Deepfake Porn Misses the Point

The Debate on Deepfake Porn Misses the Point | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Online discussions tend to focus on the fact that the images aren’t “real,” ignoring the real harms caused.
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February 26, 2023 4:31 AM
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The tech helping people get a better night's sleep

The tech helping people get a better night's sleep | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance.
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February 26, 2023 4:11 AM
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Facebook Is Still Letting Russia Interfere in Politics

Facebook Is Still Letting Russia Interfere in Politics | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Russian-backed groups are using political ads to subvert the democratic process in Moldova.
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February 19, 2023 11:23 PM
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The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm

The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.
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February 11, 2023 4:15 AM
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Meta’s Gruesome Content Broke Him. Now He Wants It to Pay

Meta’s Gruesome Content Broke Him. Now He Wants It to Pay | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A Kenyan moderator sued the company for work-related PTSD. A new ruling on his case could signal a global reckoning for Big Tech outsourcing.
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February 5, 2023 4:11 AM
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The Kremlin Has Entered Your Telegram Chat

The Kremlin Has Entered Your Telegram Chat | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Russian antiwar activists placed their faith in Telegram, a supposedly secure messaging app. How does Putin’s regime seem to know their every move?
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January 29, 2023 7:12 AM
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Celebrities, TikTok, and a Cat Bot Are Crashing Chess.com

Celebrities, TikTok, and a Cat Bot Are Crashing Chess.com | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Millions of eager players have overrun the legacy website.
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January 22, 2023 11:43 PM
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Netflix 3.0 Is Coming

Netflix 3.0 Is Coming | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Reed Hastings, cofounder and longtime CEO of the streamer, is stepping down after years of disrupting both the video rental market and Hollywood itself.
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May 24, 2023 6:39 AM
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Twitter’s New CEO, Linda Yaccarino, Has a Fearsome To-Do List

Twitter’s New CEO, Linda Yaccarino, Has a Fearsome To-Do List | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
She previously worked to convince brands to shun online ads and instead buy TV spots. Now she must do the reverse—while also handling Elon Musk.
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April 9, 2023 9:54 PM
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Free VPN Amnezia Helps Users Avoid Censorship in Russia

Free VPN Amnezia Helps Users Avoid Censorship in Russia | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Amnezia, a free virtual private network, allows users to set up their own servers, making it harder for Moscow to block this portal to the outside world.
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March 26, 2023 12:44 AM
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If the US Bans TikTok, WeChat Might Be Next

WeChat has 19 million users in the US and is a lifeline for people across the Chinese diaspora.
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March 19, 2023 2:11 AM
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In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War

In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle.
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March 6, 2023 7:14 PM
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MWC 2023: Netflix pushes back against telcos in net neutrality row | Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: Netflix pushes back against telcos in net neutrality row | Computer Weekly | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Net neutrality seems to be an itch that the European comms industry cannot scratch, and hot on the heels of an intention to get content firms to contribute to the build-out of networks for tomorrow’s services, subscription TV and film firm takes aim at telcos’ demands.
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March 2, 2023 6:16 PM
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TikTok answers three big cyber-security fears about the app

TikTok answers three big cyber-security fears about the app | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.
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February 26, 2023 4:26 AM
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App to block child abuse images gets £1.8m EU funding

App to block child abuse images gets £1.8m EU funding | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The project receives funding to pilot a newly-developed app to combat demand for abuse images.
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February 23, 2023 1:54 AM
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Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits | Computer Weekly

Twitter 2FA changes bring more risks than benefits | Computer Weekly | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Twitter's approach to nudging users away from insecure SMS-based 2FA is being questioned over its logic
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February 11, 2023 5:11 AM
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Google presents : Live from Paris

We're reimagining how people search for, explore and interact with information, making it more natural and intuitive than ever before to find what you need. Join us to learn how we're opening up greater access to information for people everywhere, through Search, Maps and beyond.
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February 11, 2023 4:13 AM
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The Taliban Can’t Stop TikTok

The Taliban Can’t Stop TikTok | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Despite an economic crisis, political chaos, and the regime’s ban, TikTok influencers are still thriving in Afghanistan.
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February 5, 2023 4:05 AM
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How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps

How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Former president Trump tried and failed to place a ban on TikTok. Now US lawmakers from both parties are preparing legislation they say can finish the job.
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January 29, 2023 6:18 AM
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M&M’s Are the Best Trolls on the Internet

M&M’s Are the Best Trolls on the Internet | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
After a long crusade by Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, the brand put its spokescandies on hiatus. It’s a savvy move that seems designed for social media.
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