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larges fines threatens Meta to cut Facebook access in Nigeria. #csulbsoc via - BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria: Meta threatens to cut access over fines - BBC News
The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.
www.bbc.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Trump posts multiple social media posts targeting the tax exempt status of Harvard. #csulbsoc via @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump's social media post targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status could create problems for the IRS
Tax and legal experts say the appearance of Trump's directing the IRS to take action could work in Harvard’s favor if a legal battle ensues.
www.nbcnews.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Democratic politician Josh Gottheimer, who is running for New Jersey mayor uses AI, in his most recent ad campaign.
#csulbsoc via- @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Josh Gottheimer uses AI in anti-Trump ad for the New Jersey governor's race
The first TV ad of Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer's campaign for governor uses artificial intelligence to portray him as a boxer fighting Trump.
www.nbcnews.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
WhatsApp continues to stand and defend their AI tools that are not able to be turned off. #csulbsoc via the BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
WhatsApp defends 'optional' AI tool that cannot be turned off
While Meta says the AI chatbot is a "good thing", some users have shared their frustrations.
www.bbc.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Instagram is launching a video editoer app to compete with Tik-Tok. #csulbsoc Via @cnbc.com www.cnbc.com/2025/04/22/i...
Instagram launches Edits app for video, rivaling TikTok
Instagram's Edits app includes background replacement, automatic captioning and artificial intelligence tools that can turn images into video.
www.cnbc.com
April 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
UAE set to write legislation using AI tools - being the first ever country to do so if they follow through with their claims. #csulbsoc via @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/9019...
UAE set to use AI to write laws in world first
Gulf state expects move will speed up lawmaking by 70% but experts warn of ‘reliability’ issues with artificial intelligence
www.ft.com
April 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed ‘dangerous and dumb’
@techcrunch.com #csulbsoc
techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/f...
Florida draft law mandating encryption backdoors for social media accounts billed 'dangerous and dumb' | TechCrunch
A digital rights group blasted the Florida bill, but lawmakers voted to advanced the draft law.
techcrunch.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Trump administration's plan to expand the infrastructure of AI could be hauled due to Republicans representing Texas, #csulbsoc @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s AI infrastructure plans could face delays due to Texas Republicans
Republican-controlled state house poised to pass legislation that imposes regulatory hurdles on data centers
www.theguardian.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Getting more specific, the FTC alleges that the reason META bought both Instagram and WhatsApp was to eliminate competition. More details about the case via the link below. #csulbsoc @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/04/13/n...
The biggest trial in Meta's history starts Monday. Here's what to know
The government plans to call Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg to the witness stand. The trial is expected to run nearly two months in a federal courtroom in Washington.
www.npr.org
April 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If the FTC wins the on going antitrust lawsuit against META they could be forced to sell META. #csulbsoc -Via the BBC - www.bbc.com/news/article...
Meta's antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram - BBC News
The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.
www.bbc.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Even with retaliation of the trump administration’s tariffs, Tik Tok deal keeps rolling. #csulbsoc @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Will tariffs on China impact a TikTok deal? Trump says deal still 'on the table'
A potential deal with spin off TikTok's U.S. assets is still "on the table" days after it was put on hold, according to Trump.
www.usatoday.com
April 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
China slows down TikTok deals due to the Trump administration’s recent tariff. #csulbsoc @apnews.com apnews.com/article/trum...
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days.
apnews.com
April 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Australia’s plan to band people under the age of 16 from using social media garners large support. #csulbsoc @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Australia’s social media ban is attracting global praise – but we’re no closer to knowing how it would work
A trial is under way but the government faces many hurdles – including whether Trump-emboldened tech companies will comply
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
federal judge orders the possibly classified messages sent in open source messaging app, signal to be kept. #csulbsoc @cnn.com www.bbc.com/news/article...
Senior Trump officials ordered to preserve Signal group chat - BBC News
A lawsuit alleged that a Signal chat used by senior White House offiicals to discuss a US strike in Yemen violated federal records laws
www.bbc.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM