#platform-accountability

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Media industry
fromStaticmade
2 weeks ago

Turn Off the Internet

Big tech platforms use attention-maximizing algorithms that prioritize engagement and rage, actively shaping political polarization while avoiding publisher responsibility.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The EU is scrutinizing how Apple, Google, and Microsoft tackle online scams

EU regulators have requested information from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Booking under the Digital Services Act to evaluate measures preventing online financial scams.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Race to the Aras: Connolly says it is not up to Starmer to decide Hamas' role in Palestinian state

Malicious social media smears about presidential candidate Jim Gavin have caused distress and platforms have been slow or unresponsive in removing them.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others | TechCrunch

The FTC is investigating seven tech companies over safety, monetization, and parental awareness concerns regarding AI chatbot companions for minors following harmful outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Brand Safety: When Ad Dollars Fear Headlines, Not Harm

Advertisers must redefine brand safety to prioritize platform-level ethics and AI harm prevention over mere content adjacency checks.
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