Meta Begins Training AI on EU User Data Through GDPR Loophole
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Meta Begins Training AI on EU User Data Through GDPR Loophole

Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) has begun roll out of its AI features in the EU. Meta says this will improve tools like Meta AI and Imagine, as well as future integrations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. Watchdogs are on the defensive, with NOYB sending a cease and desist and widespread criticism […]

Is OpenAI Building a Social Media Platform? (and why?)
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Is OpenAI Building a Social Media Platform? (and why?)

The tech world is buzzing with rumors: OpenAI, the AI giant behind ChatGPT, might be building its own social media platform. While unconfirmed, this potential move shines a spotlight on a critical issue in our digital age: data privacy and the ever-expanding digital footprint we leave behind. Why Would OpenAI Want a Social Network? The […]

AI Misinformation – ChatGPT Falsely Accuses Father of Murdering his Children
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AI Misinformation – ChatGPT Falsely Accuses Father of Murdering his Children

AI Hallucinations Can Have A Devastating Impact ​In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, tools like ChatGPT have garnered significant attention for their ability to generate human-like text.  However, recent incidents have highlighted a concerning issue: AI hallucinations, where the system produces false or misleading, often harmful information presented as fact. AI also has […]

Top 3 Ways to Make Money on Reddit 🤑
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Top 3 Ways to Make Money on Reddit 🤑

Quick disclaimer, you will need to own Reddit for most of these to actually make you money. In recent years, Reddit has made several business decisions that have significantly impacted its users and the broader community. From introducing API restrictions to rolling out the Reddit Contributor Program, these changes have sparked controversy and frustration among […]

Meta Allows AI-Driven Fetishization of Down Syndrome, While Encouraging AI Usage and Rolling Back Content Moderation
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Meta Allows AI-Driven Fetishization of Down Syndrome, While Encouraging AI Usage and Rolling Back Content Moderation

In January this year, Meta announced their intentions to encourage “More speech, fewer mistakes” on their platforms. This involved them axing their factcheckers, implementing community notes and encouraging more political content.  Now just months later, Meta is starting to test community notes across platforms, while Instagram is plagued by AI-generated adult ‘content creators’ fetishizing Down […]