AI and social innovation, why the pyramid model is the winning one
Quoting one of OpenAI’s claims, artificial intelligence should be used for the broader good of society. So far, the only good we see is companies selling their systems for productivity.…
Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and other issues in talks aimed at ending…
Nepal to ban China’s TikTok, alleges damaging social impact
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Nepal said on Monday it would ban China’s TikTok, adding that social harmony and goodwill were being disturbed by “misuse” of the popular video…
TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia
By A. Ananthalakshmi and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia, a spokesperson said, after…
Robinhood sees $100 million costs tied to regulatory issues in third quarter
By Niket Nishant (Reuters) – Robinhood Markets expects a $100-million charge in the third quarter to resolve some legal and regulatory matters that were previously disclosed, the trading app operator…
X social media’s India, South Asia policy head Gupta resigns-sources
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Social media platform X’s head of policy for India and South Asia, Samiran Gupta, has resigned, two sources said, a top departure that…
China suspected of using AI on social media to sway US voters, Microsoft says
Βy Christopher Bing (Reuters) – Microsoft researchers said on Thursday they found what they believe is a network of fake, Chinese-controlled social media accounts seeking to influence U.S. voters by…
Social media moderators urge German lawmakers to tackle ‘exploitative’ working conditions
By Martin Coulter and Hakan Ersen (Reuters) – Hundreds of social media moderators in Germany – who remove harmful content from platforms such as Facebook and TikTok – are calling…
China deletes 1.4 million social media posts in crack down on ‘self-media’ accounts
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s cyberspace regulator said 1.4 million social media posts have been deleted following a two-month probe into alleged misinformation, illegal profiteering, and impersonation of…
U.S. Supreme Court to decide if public officials can block critics on social media
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, exploring free speech rights in the social media era, on Monday agreed to consider whether the Constitution’s First Amendment bars…