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FTC Accuses Shkreli of Violating Lifetime Pharma Ban on Livestream
FTC and seven states seek contempt over Shkreli's alleged lifetime pharma ban violations, with livestream remarks at issue.
Tags: Social Media
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Australia Allows Sock-Puppet Accounts for Platform Safety Audits
Australia's safety bill permits verification using disguised identities by researchers. Sorting out confusion and the system's aims.
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Perfect Boss Luke Propels Chinese Drama to No. 2 on Netflix Globally
The boss Luke from 'Early Spring Sunshine' gains global fame, with Netflix No. 2 and babying fan works reflecting workplace culture.
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Luo Yonghao's Criticism Tests Brands: A Turning Point in PR
Luo Yonghao's harsh review drew silent response from Wild Master and went viral. Xibei's failure and Luckin's move highlight a PR shift.
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Old Show Resurfaces as Recommendation Systems Spread 11-Year-Old Footage
A travel show from 11 years ago resurfaced atop search rankings. We examine the resonance of recommendation systems and derivative works.
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California Signs 12 Child Protection Bills: Social Media Ban Paired with Education
California governor signs 12 child protection bills. The under-16 SNS ban is criticized, while 2 literacy bills are seen as constitutional.
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X begins testing shadowban detection tool
X is testing a tool to detect "shadowbans" that restrict post visibility. Part of the algorithm has also been open-sourced.
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President Trump Sued Over Truth Social API Monetization
President Trump's Truth Social faces lawsuit over API monetization allegedly violating constitutional rights. The legality of providing early access to paying users is being challenged.
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X revamps revenue sharing as “Original Content Rewards,” launching September 8
X ends its revenue-sharing program, launching “Original Content Rewards” on Sept 8 to reward original content and curb system abuse.
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X to Introduce DM Notification Feature for Posts Tagged with Community Notes
X (formerly Twitter) plans to notify users who interact with posts tagged by Community Notes via direct messages, aiming to strengthen misinformation countermeasures. However, studies point to challenges in its effectiveness.
Gadgets
Companies Mock Sony’s Decision to End PlayStation Physical Discs, Highlighting Digital Transition Woes
Following Sony’s announcement to cease production of PlayStation physical discs by 2028, brands like Domino's Pizza UK and KFC España have released satirical statements on social media.
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Guizhou's Dipping Vegetable Dish Goes Viral on Social Media with 5 Billion Views, Transforming Food Culture
The Guizhou home-cooked dish "Su Guadou" (dipping vegetables) has gone viral with over 5 billion views on social media. Its affordability and low-calorie appeal meet the needs of urban workers and have even impacted the food delivery market. This article analyzes the phenomenon of platform-driven food culture transformation.