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As some on the internet celebrate a CEO's murder, content moderators are at a crossroads
Social media platforms are being tested as some members of the public rejoice.
Bluesky now displays replies by 'hotness'
Not everyone is happy about it being the default.
One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
The data was posted to an AI company, then later removed after an outcry.
Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform
A new 100 person team steps in as concerns about child sexual abuse material rise.
Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.
From Jack Dorsey to blockchain, Bluesky was forged in Big Tech's fire.
As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accounts
Don't get fooled or scammed.
By Matt Binder
I've barely used Bluesky, and the engagement already feels more real
As X struggles under Elon Musk's changes, Bluesky emerges as a platform for real human engagement.
By Tim Marcin
Elon Musk's X suing Amazon-owned Twitch for not advertising on the platform
Musk's social media site is suing a number of advertisers, alleging they 'illegally' boycotted the platform.
By Matt Binder
Instagram will let users 'reset' their recommended content
This tool is for everyone, but Instagram hopes it'll specifically benefit teens.
By Rebecca Ruiz
X users are fleeing to Bluesky: Here’s a quick-start guide on how to sign up
Everything you need to know to get started on Bluesky.
By Matt Binder
Bluesky hits #1 on the App Store as users continue to flee Elon Musk's X
Threads is in second. Musk's X is nowhere to be found in the top 20.
By Matt Binder
I stopped doomscrolling after the election. You should too.
'I'm as sad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore'
By Chris Taylor
X rival Bluesky sees more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. election
Bluesky continues to grow whenever users look to flee Musk and his platform.
By Matt Binder
Instagram gets rid of annoying disappearing video 'rug pull'
The Meta-owned platform has acknowledged that users hated it yet they were doing it on purpose.
By Matt Binder
Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
A huge move, but how will it actually work?
An influencer was disqualified from the NYC Marathon for bringing a filming crew onto the course
Some might say he... ran into controversy
Elon Musk's X rolls out 'block' changes that lets blocked users see your posts
The change to the block feature has already proved to be controversial.
By Matt Binder
Halloween 2024 costumes embrace memes, DIY, and obscurity
What do you mean you're a beloved, yet complicated holiday?
Open-source TikTok alternative Loops coming to the fediverse
TikTok is getting it's own Mastodon-like competitor.
By Matt Binder
Bluesky is developing paid subscriptions — but will always be free to use, it says
The upstart X competitor says the paid features will be feature based and will not give users an algorithm boost or a verified checkmark.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's X further squeezes developers with apparent new API fees
X will reportedly charge third-party developers extra monthly 'per account' fees
By Matt Binder
Tegan and Sara open up about the dangers of internet culture in their latest catfishing documentary
"I'm not gonna be humiliated into silence."
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
