The Internet Patrol

Ella Irwin, the head of trust and safety at Twitter, has resigned from the social media company amid criticism and significant changes since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform in October. Irwin’s departure comes as Twitter grapples with ongoing concerns about lax protections against harmful content. She took over as the head of the trust and safety team in November 2022, following the resignation of Yoel Roth. Irwin’s exit raises questions about Twitter’s ability to effectively address the challenges related to content moderation.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is escalating its battle with the Canadian government over a proposed bill that would require online platforms to pay publishers and broadcasters for hosting their content. In response to the impending legislation, Meta announced that it will conduct tests on its platforms to limit news access for a small percentage of users in Canada.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is once again flexing its muscles and employing a well-known strategy to combat California’s Journalism Preservation Act, a proposal that would require dominant platforms to pay news outlets for the distribution of their content.

Ah, Facebook and its infamous privacy scandals. Remember the good old days when Cambridge Analytica was mining user data like it was going out of style? Well, after years of legal battles and billions of dollars in fines, you can finally get a piece of the action

So, gather round, all you photo fanatics wielding your iPhones, ready to capture life’s vibrant spectrum with a quick click. You know who you are, yes, the ones meticulously editing every photo to perfection. Picture this (pun totally intended) – iOS 16 has arrived, and with it comes a magical little trick that might just make you fall off your swivel chair.

Listen up, Apple aficionados! The moment we’ve all been eagerly twiddling our thumbs for is nearly upon us. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 is about to unleash a storm of tech wizardry this Monday.

Oh dear, your beloved iPad has decided to play the stubborn child, refusing to drink up that sweet electric nectar? Well, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered with six slightly offbeat yet practical ways to persuade your tablet to sip that electricity once again.

Apple, renowned for its relentless innovation, is once again poised to reshape the technology landscape. With the imminent release of its highly-anticipated mixed reality headset, the Reality Pro, Apple is about to step into a new era, overshadowing the surprise announcement of Meta’s Quest 3.

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence model, ChatGPT, has made its way onto the iPhone, raising fresh concerns about user privacy. Critics have cautioned consumers to think twice before sharing personal information with the app, as anonymized data may still potentially be linked back to individuals.

In an unprecedented sale this year, Amazon is now offering the 4-pack of Apple’s AirTags at a discounted rate that is sure to make tech lovers’ eyes light up.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made another breakthrough in the world of digital customer reviews. As announced recently, Microsoft Store is taking an innovative approach by leveraging the power of AI to automatically summarize app reviews submitted by customers, leading to potential implications for online content and user privacy.

Ahoy there, digital explorers! There’s a new social media platform on the horizon, and it’s generating quite the buzz. Bluesky is a decentralized Twitter clone that has become the talk of the town. But there’s a catch: you’ll need an elusive invite to step foot on this digital island.

In the ever-changing world of technology, the next big innovation is just a tweet away. Google recently teased its latest hardware device on Twitter, and it’s making waves in the smartphone market. Say hello to the Pixel Fold, Google’s entry into the foldable phone segment.

The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has led to an increase in lobbying efforts by tech giants to influence potential regulation on this emerging technology. OpenSecrets’ analysis of federal lobbying disclosures reveals that 123 companies, universities, and trade associations spent roughly $94 million lobbying on AI-related issues in the first quarter of 2023.

In what is seen by many as an alarming move, the UK Government has been discretely expanding a contentious surveillance technology with the potential to log and store the internet histories of millions of individuals.