Bluesky Violates EU Digital Services Act Rules, But Avoids Regulation Due to Size
Twitter alternative Bluesky breaks EU rules on information disclosure, but escapes regulation due to its smaller user base, for now.
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Bluesky's Monetization Conundrum: Balancing User Control with Revenue Streams
Bluesky's CEO Jay Graber discusses potential revenue streams, including social media subscriptions and algorithm marketplaces, while maintaining user control and avoiding ads.
California Bill Proposes Social Media Warning Labels to Protect Youth Mental Health
A new California bill aims to require social media platforms to display warning labels about potential mental health risks to kids and teenagers, sparking a national conversation on online safety.
Connyct: A New Social Media App for College Students Amidst TikTok Uncertainty
Connyct, a new social media app, targets college students with gated access, exclusive features, and a focus on community building, as TikTok's future in the US remains uncertain.
Court Rejects TikTok's First Amendment Argument, Paving Way for Potential US Ban
A federal court has ruled against TikTok's claims that a US ban would violate its First Amendment rights, potentially clearing the way for a sale or ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform.
Elon Musk's X Makes AI Chatbot Grok Available to All Users, Ditching Premium Requirement
X's humorous AI assistant Grok is now accessible to all users, no longer limited to Premium subscribers, as the platform competes with other free chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude.
Elon Musk's X Revives AI-Powered Image Generator Aurora After Brief Removal
X, formerly Twitter, reintroduces Aurora, a powerful image generator developed by xAI, after a brief removal, with capabilities to generate photorealistic images and edit user-provided images.
Elon Musk's X Unveils Aurora, a New Image Generator for Grok Assistant
X, formerly Twitter, introduces Aurora, a new image generator for its Grok assistant, allowing users to create photorealistic images with few restrictions.
EU Steps Up Monitoring of TikTok Amid Election Interference Concerns
The European Commission has intensified its scrutiny of TikTok's compliance with the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over the platform's role in Romania's presidential election.