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Ohio Republicans have proposed a bill that would require public schools to prohibit social media and electronic devices during class. The bill aims to promote education and emotional well-being by reducing distractions and negative impacts associated with social media use.
Triller, the social media platform known for its ownership of BKFC, has completed a merger with AGBA, a Hong Kong-based finance company. The combined entity, AGBA Group Holding, is now publicly traded on NASDAQ, resulting in a significant boost in Triller’s stock price. The merger values the combined company at $4 billion, with Triller shareholders owning 80% and AGBA shareholders owning 20%. The move allows Triller to finally go public, a goal it has been pursuing for some time.
David Beckham has expressed his gratitude towards friends who attended his wife Victoria Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday party on Saturday. The guest list included Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek, Marc Anthony, Eva Longoria Baston, and all members of the Spice Girls.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stopped to help a woman change her tire on a dirt road Saturday, and a photo of his effort is garnering significant attention online. The image, taken by Tasha Spillett, shows Kinew wearing a suit and tie as he helps the woman. The Facebook post has over 700,000 views, and the Reddit post has over 1,000 upvotes.
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish has revealed that she uses anonymous accounts on social media to engage with people who discuss her online. While promoting her new book, “I Curse You with Joy,” Haddish joked about the freedom the internet gives people to speak their minds but also expressed her frustrations with the negative comments she sometimes receives. She revealed that she created fake accounts to get a glimpse of what people were saying about her and to respond anonymously.
A 15-year-old boy has become the first person charged under new ‘post and boast’ laws for allegedly stealing luxury vehicles and uploading about it on social media. The boy is facing an additional two years in prison if convicted under these new offenses. The new laws were introduced to address the rise in youth crime in Sydney and the regions. Meanwhile, an investigation by Police Strike Force Sweetenham is ongoing into teenage car theft in Sydney, with concerns that some stolen cars are being used by organized crime groups.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Elon Musk’s claim that Australia is forcing censorship, saying the billionaire has chosen “ego and showing violence over common sense.” This comes after Australia’s online watchdog obtained an injunction to force Musk’s social platform X to hide videos of last week’s Sydney church stabbing. Musk has responded by thanking the PM for informing the public that X is the “only truthful one”. Albanese, however, said that Australians want the stabbing videos taken down.
Alex Popken, former trust and safety executive at Twitter and current VP of trust and safety at WebPurify, discusses the evolving landscape of content moderation, the role of AI and human moderators, and the challenges faced by non-social media companies. She highlights the need for constant vigilance and adaptation to stay ahead of new risks, particularly in light of emerging technologies like generative AI.
Airchat, a voice-only social media app founded by Naval Ravikant and Brian Norgard, allows users to have one-on-one conversations or participate in broadcast-style discussions using only audio. While the app has its advantages, including humanizing conversations, improving communication skills, and fostering accessibility, it also raises questions about its lack of innovation, the prevalence of reading over listening, and the convenience factor of voice messages.