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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.

Former President Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media, is set to award him $1.3 billion worth of shares. This would increase his stake in the company to $4.1 billion. However, the valuation of Trump Media remains questionable, raising doubts about the true value of Trump’s shares. Despite its recent drop in value, the company still has a market capitalization of $4.9 billion.

Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of pushing for a ban on TikTok and warned of potential consequences for younger voters. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would give ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, nine months to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. If the bill passes the Senate, Biden has indicated he will sign it into law. TikTok has argued that a ban would violate First Amendment rights, and the White House has stated it prefers to ensure American ownership of the app to protect sensitive data. Trump has suggested that a TikTok ban would benefit Facebook, whose parent company Meta he has criticized.

Former President Donald Trump has criticized President Joe Biden for pushing for a ban on TikTok, urging voters to take notice of his stance on the issue. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation giving ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, nine months to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. Biden has stated he would sign the bill if it passes the Senate. Trump argues that Biden is responsible for the potential ban, accusing him of acting in the interests of Facebook. TikTok has denied sharing U.S. user data with China and intends to challenge the legislation in court. The White House aims to ensure TikTok is owned by an American company to protect data and prevent manipulation by China.

Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the platform’s handling of violent content. Following a stabbing incident at a Sydney church, Australian authorities ordered X to remove certain videos depicting graphic violence. Musk defended X as a platform for free speech, while Albanese emphasized the dangers of spreading misinformation. X has complied with the removal order within Australia but is challenging the global takedown request, arguing it violates the principles of a free and open internet.

A Russian military court has sentenced Meta spokesperson Andy Stone in absentia to six years in prison for “publicly defending terrorism.” Stone is accused of promoting extremist activity after Meta lifted a ban on calls for violence against the Russian military on its platforms. Stone has denied the charges and plans to appeal the sentence.

Former President Donald Trump has condemned President Joe Biden for supporting legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States. The bill, which passed the House as part of a larger foreign aid package, would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app within a year or face a ban. Trump claims that the ban is being pushed by Facebook to benefit the social media giant. He warned young voters to remember Biden’s role in the potential ban come Election Day.