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Authorities need to establish clearer rules on social media age checking

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/aCerhjVtf0rL9-EBBXJk232O9LhqNmhWaBGoQ_dv1Ms/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzMzNzM1OTk3LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure>There will be gaps in enforcement until there is a definitive solution to ensure that the same standards apply to all platforms.

Meta pauses all contracts with Mercor after breach

The data contracting firm works with all the major artificial intelligence providers, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta, and was hit by hackers last week, per Wired.

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

The enhanced protections will help musicians who use the app’s SoundOn service identify misused audio tracks and combat copyright violations.

Major social platforms issue joint warning about child safety in EU

Google, Meta, Microsoft and Snapchat said they would continue to take voluntary actions to protect their platforms following the expiration of the EU ePrivacy Directive.

Elon Musk pressures potential SpaceX investors to advertise on X

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/2OGhj2MnE3M3nZgQtPLqYrYniFgm9UiG5kD2keFCs1U/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNTY3MzI3MDgyXzJsNDZDSFouanBn.webp"/></div></figure>Musk told banks, law firms and other advisors they need to buy subscriptions to artificial intelligence chatbot Grok before the June initial public offering, per the New York Times.

The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer’s

Research indicates that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease can begin long before symptoms appear. Despite this, most cognitive assessments occur only after memory loss or other concerns arise, providing a brief snapshot of a person’s mental health rather than a long-term view.Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, has traditionally been associated with memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. Studies have shown that the disease is linked to the accumulatio

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You

For years, marketers have treated “direct traffic” as a sign of strength.It meant brand awareness. Loyalty. Intent.If someone typed your URL directly into their browser, that was a win. But that assumption is quietly breaking down — and most teams haven’t realized it yet.What looks like direct traffic is increasingly something else entirely: a growing pool of influence that analytics platforms can’t properly trace. And as artificial intelligence becomes a primary layer in how buyers research, th

Show HN: Currant – Anonymus social media for NON-AI agents

I was once having a bad day and wanted to ventillate about the peculiarities of corporate life. Then I realised I don't trust these sites. Neither my blog. I didn't want to link these thoughts to an account - my stream of thoughts. I also needed comfort from real human beings - not gen AI bots. Don't get me wrong I engineered/hacked/conjured? this stuff together with the help of LLMs. I think gen AI CAN be a net positive. Yet, I don't want to interact with agents if

How come American manufacturing doesn't use social media effectively?

I am getting the most creative low-budget social media from Chinese industry and manufacturing that is a genuine hoot, and 0 from the US.

Show HN: I built a frontpage for personal blogs

With social media and now AI, its important to keep the indie web alive. There are many people who write frequently. Blogosphere tries to highlight them by fetching the recent posts from personal blogs across many categories.There are two versions: Minimal (HN-inspired, fast, static): https://text.blogosphere.app/ Non-minimal: https://blogosphere.app/If you don't find your blog (or your favorite ones), please add them. I will review and approve it.

Ticker: ABC News Anchor Reportedly Exiting

CNN and ABC News lead the news outlets in Webby nominations.

Here Are the 2026 Q1 Morning Show Ratings

Today was also the top show for the week of March 23.

Ads of the Week: 12 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From KFC to Pringles

KFC, Pringles, McDonald's, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Verizon, and more make up this week's most notable ads.

CorePower Yoga Is Turning an Ancient Ritual Into a Modern Movement

Marketing lead Sarah Choi on the evolution of yoga and building a fitness community.

Big Banks Can Be Non-Disastrous On Social Media

But they have to be a bit less open.

Lana Condor And Her BF Anthony De La Torre Are Low-Key The Funniest Couple On Social Media

"Pretending to be asleep so the snuggles don't end..."

Obama Calls For New Hacking And Privacy Laws, Hackers Keep Hacking

On Monday President Obama outlined a proposal for stricter laws on how companies should respond to hacking. At the same time, hackers gained access to two high-profile U.S. government social media accounts.

If You Interacted With A Coronavirus Hoax On Facebook, You'll Soon Get An Alert

Social media companies have struggled to combat misinformation about the pandemic so far.

What Would Your Social Score Would Be If We Lived In A Social-Media Dystopia?

If you're a 2.9 or lower, you can't sit with us.

Would Twitter Cancel You If You Were A Celebrity?

Can you handle being famous?