India has proposed new rules that would give the government greater power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers on social media. The changes target political content and mark an expansion of the country's digital regulation framework. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9mx2j3xlxo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Snap is partnering with Qualcomm to develop new AI-powered augmented reality glasses, marking the company's return to the wearable market after years of development. The partnership promises faster progress on the long-teased Specs AR glasses. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/10/snap-gets-closer-to-releasing-new-ai-glasses-after-years-long-hiatus/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI
Using Meta's AI app? Your Instagram friends get notified. The app shares your AI usage with Instagram, prompting friends about your activity without clear consent. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/10/psa-if-you-use-the-meta-ai-app-your-friends-will-find-out-and-it-will-be-embarrassing/ #Media #SocialMedia
London's mayor has warned the city is facing a disinformation blizzard with coordinated campaigns targeting it as a city in decline. The claim highlights growing concerns about automated misinformation campaigns on social media platforms. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3l4kwer5ko #Media #SocialMedia #Politics
A UK vicar who offered free Bibles on TikTok has sent out over 3,140 copies after his video went viral. Reverend David Sims from Aldridge received thousands of requests and his church now holds weekly packing parties. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r40kng3gzo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
AMC will stream the premiere of its new comedy 'The Audacity' on TikTok in 21 three-minute segments starting Sunday. The show, about Silicon Valley, will be split into bite-sized chunks as the network aims to build buzz among younger viewers. Viewers can watch the full premiere on AMC+ or Samsung TV Plus. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/amc-will-stream-the-audacity-premiere-in-21-parts-on-tiktok/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
A UK sex educator is questioning whether social media's contraception advice is reliable. Misinformation about birth control spreads widely online, with many women reporting real concerns about side effects. This raises questions about health information on digital platforms. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyvw9pgjveo #Media #SocialMedia #DataPrivacy
Comic book fans now gather online rather than in shops, using Instagram and TikTok to debate, share and discuss. The shift marks a new era for comics culture as social media replaces traditional letters pages. https://theconversation.com/want-to-talk-comics-today-that-often-means-going-online-277151 #Media #SocialMedia #CommunityPlatforms
X is updating its revenue share to direct more money to original content creators rather than aggregator accounts. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-boosts-incentives-for-original-content-creators/817271/ #Media #SocialMedia #CreatorEconomy
A hacker compromised a backend system used by Doublespeed, an a16z-backed startup that uses a phone farm to flood TikTok with AI-generated influencers, and attempted to post memes calling a16z the antichrist. The company has secured the system and says no posts were published. https://www.404media.co/hacker-compromises-a16z-backed-phone-farm-tries-to-post-memes-calling-a16z-the-antichrist/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI
'The Ambivalent Internet' and 'The Shadow Gospel' author Whitney Phillips discusses how online platforms became so toxic, and the relationship between internet decline and political fragmentation. https://www.404media.co/how-the-internet-became-hell-with-whitney-phillips/ #Media #SocialMedia #LiveAndAudio
More than 70 advocacy groups have urged Meta to abandon plans for facial recognition in its AI glasses, warning that the technology could enable stalkers, abusers and federal agents to secretly identify people in public. The coalition includes civil liberties, domestic violence and LGBTQ+ organisations. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/advocacy-groups-warn-against-adding-facial-recognition-to-meta-ai-glasses/817387/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI
Independent audit finds Google, Microsoft and Meta tracking users even when they opt out of cookies. WebXray analysis of 7,000 sites in California found 87% Google opt-out failure, 69% for Meta and 50% for Microsoft. https://www.404media.co/google-microsoft-meta-all-tracking-you-even-when-you-opt-out-according-to-an-independent-audit/ #Media #DataPrivacy
Thomson Reuters fired a senior attorney after she raised concerns about the company's CLEAR database being used by ICE to circumvent sanctuary laws, according to a lawsuit. Billie Little led over 200 employees in voicing unease about data contracts with the federal agency. https://www.404media.co/thomson-reuters-fired-worker-for-speaking-out-about-ice-former-employee-says/ #Media #SocialMedia #DataPrivacy
The #UK government approved Axel #Springer’s £575m offer to buy the #Telegraph Media Group, ending a years-long ownership saga. Axel Springer, which owns Politico and Business Insider, plans to invest significantly in the Telegraph’s journalism and expand its presence in the US. https://www.cityam.com/axel-springers-telegraph-takeover-given-government-green-light/?eicker.media #media #socialmedia
Most parents think social media hurt their teen's sleep and mental health. A Pew study finds 44% of parents say their teen spends too much time on TikTok, compared with 28% of teens themselves. Parents are most comfortable with Instagram. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/04/15/what-parents-say-about-their-teens-uses-of-social-media/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo
Social media executives from Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat have been summoned to Downing Street for talks on protecting children online. The UK government is pressing platforms to take stronger action on child safety concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl11ynjyn1o #Media #SocialMedia #DataPrivacy
DeepL, best known for text translation, has launched a voice translation feature for real-time conversations. The service could integrate with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/deepl-known-for-text-translation-now-wants-to-translate-your-voice/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI
The wedding planning algorithm has transformed from helpful tool to overwhelming pressure machine. Brides report feeling stressed, anxious and unable to make decisions without consulting TikTok or Instagram first. https://www.404media.co/wedding-planning-algorithm-weddingtok/ #Media #SocialMedia #ShortFormVideo