FTC, Social media
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence,
Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Thursday slamming social media platforms including Facebook's parent company, Meta, as well as TikTok, Google-owned YouTube, Snap and other online services over privacy and youth safety concerns.
FTC Says Social Media Platforms Engage in ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Users
Social media platforms are engaging in “vast surveillance” of people online and failing to protect children, according to a new report from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. And if you thought Big Tech was serious about calling for FTC Chair Lina Khan to be fired before, just wait until this report properly trickles through Silicon Valley today.
Sweeping FTC study finds that social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users
Sweeping FTC study finds that social media sites engage in ‘vast surveillance’ of its users. This includes children and teens.
F.T.C. Study Finds ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Social Media Users
Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
FTC report exposes massive data collection by social media brands - how to protect yourself
The world's biggest online platforms collect way more data than previously known and make it very hard for users to opt out.
FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in
FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status,
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Social media mobilises Poles to battle floods in historic city
A social media producer whose accounts would normally show people where to eat out and relax in the historic Polish city of ...
Teen with handgun arrested after posting social media threat to St. Louis County high school, police say
St. Ann, Missouri, police said they thwarted a possible school shooting. The teen was charged with first-degree terrorist ...
Trump Media plummets to new lows on the first day the former president can sell his shares
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. slumped to their lowest level ever early Friday morning, the first day that ...
Trump faces a $2 billion decision over his social media empire
One of the most powerful people on the planet has been blocked from selling one of his most prized assets. Until now.
Social media bill’s prospects nosedive
The prospects for a new law to regulate social media have taken a nosedive. That’s despite approval Wednesday by the House ...
The social media verdict is in! Sheriff Mike Chitwood's plan to shame kids draws support.
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood's decision to publicly shame a boy who threatened to shoot up two Florida schools was met with ...