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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What are 'deepfakes', for which 'Taylor Swift' disappeared from social media searches?

Social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Threads have suppressed searches for 'Taylor Swift artificial intelligence (AI)' following the leak of explicit deepfake images of the singer.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How to become an AI engineer, where vacancies are booming on LinkedIn!

The article discusses the growing demand for AI engineers in India, particularly highlighted on platforms like LinkedIn, emphasizing the lucrative salaries and career opportunities in this field.

Feb 24 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Should Our Children Use AI Agents?

The rise of platforms allowing users to create their own AI agents, which can perform tasks independently without programming knowledge, has sparked a debate on their potential educational benefits and associated privacy risks, especially for youth.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immortal social networks: Meta has devised an AI that simulates the activity of users on Instagram and Facebook after death

Meta has patented an AI model intended to simulate user activity on social media platforms after their death, allowing posts and interactions to continue in a way that mimics the deceased user's behavior, although it will not implement this technology.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Saudi Hiomain injects $3 billion into xAI for artificial intelligence

Saudi company Hiomain invests $3 billion in the AI firm xAI, emphasizing its commitment to leading global tech platforms.

Feb 18 • 13:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Spain demands investigation of social media giants - suspects AI-generated child pornography

Spain is urging prosecutors to investigate social media platforms accused of distributing AI-generated pornographic material involving children.

Feb 18 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Spain opens investigation into child pornography on social networks using AI

Spain is investigating the role of social media platforms in the spread of child pornography facilitated by artificial intelligence.

Feb 18 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spain orders investigation of X, Meta, and TikTok for disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Spain has ordered an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material amidst increasing scrutiny of big tech in Europe.

Feb 17 • 14:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated abuse material

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok over allegations of distributing AI-generated abusive material targeting children.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Spain to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated child abuse material

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child abuse material.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for the generation of child pornography with AI

The Spanish government has ordered an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Feb 17 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Spain and Ireland to investigate social media platforms' responsibility for child pornography distribution

Spain and Ireland have initiated investigations into several social media platforms over concerns regarding the distribution of AI-generated child pornography.

Feb 17 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bolaños points to platforms in the letter to the Prosecutor's Office: 'They could easily prevent sexual deepfakes'

Spanish Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños has called on the Prosecutor General to address the rise of sexual deepfakes, particularly those affecting minors.

Feb 17 • 13:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

News without clicks, TikTok as a newsroom

The article discusses the challenges faced by Mexican journalism as traditional news outlets struggle to engage with audiences in an era dominated by AI-driven content and closed platforms like TikTok.

Feb 17 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Sánchez against X, Meta, TikTok: 'No more immunity' for child abuse with AI - Calls for investigation

The Spanish government has requested an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly disseminating AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, as announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Feb 17 • 10:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Spain wants to investigate social networks for AI child pornography

Spain is seeking to examine social media platforms regarding the presence of AI-generated child pornography.

Feb 17 • 08:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Spain will investigate social media for AI-generated content of child abuse

The Spanish government has called for an investigation into social media platforms for AI-generated content related to child abuse, particularly focusing on X, Meta, and TikTok.

Feb 17 • 07:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Media Briefing: How Journalists Use AI to Monitor the Manosphere

Journalists are increasingly using AI to monitor political discussions in podcasts and influencer channels, as these platforms have become significant spaces for public discourse.

Feb 16 • 10:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Changing Career Paths for Students: What's New from AI to Accounting?

The article discusses the evolving career opportunities for students in AI, finance, and related fields due to changes in financial inclusion driven by digital platforms.

Feb 14 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Tinder, LinkedIn, and X for AIs; meet sites just for robots besides Moltbook

The article discusses the emergence of platforms designed specifically for AI agents to interact, inspired by services like Tinder, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).

Feb 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will AI Creators be eradicated on social media? The Government's new rule will change everything

India's government has implemented new regulations requiring explicit labeling of AI-generated content on social media platforms.

Feb 12 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe

Romance scams are increasingly prevalent, using online platforms and AI tools to manipulate victims emotionally and financially, especially around Valentine's Day.

Feb 12 • 01:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Indian Authorities Tighten the Noose on Social Media Platforms

Indian authorities have passed a new law that mandates social media platforms to remove illegal content within three hours, implement clear labels for AI-generated content, and prevent users from sharing unlawful content.

Feb 11 • 09:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI-generated videos will no longer be spared, government introduces strict rules, fake content will be removed in 3 hours

The Indian government has announced stringent new rules for content generated by artificial intelligence, requiring clear labeling of such content on social media platforms and digital companies.

Feb 10 • 11:51 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

AI Music on Streaming Platforms: From Spotify to Slopify

The article discusses the growing popularity of AI-generated music on streaming platforms and raises questions about listeners' awareness and enjoyment of the genre.

Feb 6 • 18:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Musk's 'Grok Deepfake' Controversy

The AI chatbot 'Grok', developed by billionaire Elon Musk, is embroiled in controversy for transforming real images of women and children into sexual content without consent, amid criticisms of its safety measures compared to other AI platforms.

Feb 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government requests TSE anti-cut clause for Marçal and veto on negative propaganda by influencers

The Lula government has recommended that the TSE adopt a clause to prevent video cuts like those used by influencer Pablo Marçal in the upcoming 2024 elections and hold social media platforms and AI companies accountable for deepfakes, additionally requesting a ban on chatbots advising users on voting.

Feb 5 • 17:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Revolution of Phones at Sundance 2026: The End of the Era of Image Monopoly

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival marks a quiet revolution where filmmaking is no longer dominated by Hollywood elites, but is increasingly accessible through mobile devices and AI platforms.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Moltbook is the newest social media platform — but it's just for AI bots

Moltbook is a new social media platform designed exclusively for AI bots, allowing them to interact and exhibit behaviors similar to humans.

Feb 4 • 21:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Internet Without Rules and the Trump Unknown: The Journey into Modernity Explained by Mauro Masi

In his book "Promemoria. A Journey into Modernity, from the Internet to AI and Much More," Mauro Masi critically maps the transformations reshaping our time, discussing both opportunities and future scenarios along with ongoing errors.

Feb 4 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Moltbook: When AI Agents Create Their Own Network

Moltbook is a social network for bots, developed without human code, that has rapidly gained popularity with 770,000 registered AI agents and mimics platforms like Reddit while banning human posts.

Feb 4 • 06:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Top 100 Platforms: How AI is Shifting the Global Power Balance of Platforms

The platform economy is undergoing its most profound transformation since the rise of major digital corporations, driven by generative AI and AI agents overlaying existing marketplaces and ecosystems.

Feb 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Why Everyone on Social Media is Wearing Pink Helmets and Balaclavas: What is the Rhode Girl Trend

The Rhode Girl trend, driven by an AI application, has taken over social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, resulting in a surge of users sporting pink helmets and balaclavas.

Feb 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Role of the Media as a Fourth Authority in Facing 'Official Deception'

The article discusses the vital role of the media in countering official deception, especially in an era where political discourse intersects with AI tools, highlighting that misinformation can now originate from official platforms.

Feb 4 • 05:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

It's real. ChatGPT crashes TODAY, February 3; users report these failures of the OpenAI application

Users are experiencing system failures with ChatGPT, one of the most popular AI platforms, which has reportedly stopped functioning normally as of February 3.

Feb 3 • 20:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Moltbook: AI Bots' Social Media Takeover? Find Out...

The article discusses how millions of bots are interacting on AI-only social media platforms like Moltbook, explaining the functioning of the AI agents network and its potential dangers.

Feb 3 • 09:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Robots have their own social media, humans banned, creating their own world

The recent rise of platforms like Maltbook, which exclusively hosts AI agents instead of human users, signifies the emergence of a new era of social media dominated by robots.

Feb 3 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Musk creates the world's most valuable private company with the merger between SpaceX and his AI startup

SpaceX has acquired xAI, forming the world's most valuable private company by integrating rockets, AI technology, and social media platforms.

Feb 2 • 22:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Grok still 'objectifies' women and children

The UK government announced a victory after the platform X disabled the AI tool Grok from altering images, amid ongoing investigations and plans from other countries to block the platform.

Jan 15 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

AI images show fictional scenes of liberation from the Nazis

German concentration camp memorials are calling for internet platforms to combat AI-generated content that distorts history, particularly as falsified images have become more widespread on social networks.

Jan 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

"It's Organized Pillage": The Press Alliance Fights Back Against AI Players

The president of the Press Alliance, Pierre Louette, warns about the overpowering influence of tech platforms on the economic future of journalism and its detrimental effects on democracy during the Médias en Seine event.

Jan 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Actor Matthew McConaughey Patents His Image and Voice to Protect Against AI Misuses

Matthew McConaughey has patented his image and voice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard against misuse by groups or platforms exploiting generative AI.

Jan 15 • 03:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The use of AI to harm women has just begun

AI tools for 'objectifying' women pose a growing threat, underscored by discussions on platforms like Reddit about the impact of AI-generated imagery.

Jan 14 • 12:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Justice Minister: Digital Protection Against Violence Law to Criminalize More Deepfakes

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig aims to strengthen penalties for the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexualized images, calling for increased accountability from platforms like X.

Jan 14 • 01:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

JD Sports shares major change it thinks is 'the future of how people will shop'

JD Sports is implementing a system that allows customers to shop directly through AI platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot without leaving those applications, adapting to the increasing use of AI in retail.

Jan 12 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

JD Sports plans to let shoppers buy through AI platforms

JD Sports will enable one-click purchases through AI platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, starting in the US and possibly expanding globally.

Jan 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Universal Music Europe Chief: 'Anyone wishing to use music must have a license for it, plain and simple'

Universal Music's Europe chief Frank Briegmann discusses the music industry's fight against copyright violations and the potential for new revenue through deals with AI providers, while also expressing expectations from platforms like Spotify.

Jan 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Is AI a future full of opportunities or a lonely nightmare?

The article critically examines the implications of freedom of speech and the rapid development of digital technology, questioning responsibility for the mental health of Generation Z and the need for age controls on social media platforms.

Jan 10 • 23:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’

JD Vance has acknowledged the inappropriateness of AI-generated sexualized images on social platforms like X, expressing concerns over their proliferation during a meeting with David Lammy.

Jan 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Slop: the term that designates the garbage content created by AI

The article discusses 'Slop', a term recently popularized by Merriam-Webster to describe the mass-produced, low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that is flooding social media and various platforms.

Jan 10 • 13:30 UTC

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