Sheera Frenkel
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AI Companies Have Pitched US Political Campaigns. The Campaigns Are Wary.
More than 30 tech companies have pitched A.I. tools to political campaigns for November’s election. The campaigns have been wary.
Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War
Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel’s military, according to officials and...
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
Where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers His Fringe Views: Not on the Trail
The Democratic presidential challenger continues to espouse extreme ideas, but has dialed that messaging back in large public forums.
Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign
The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said.
What Is Bluesky and Could It Replace Twitter?
Some Twitter users are rushing to join Bluesky, a social platform funded by Jack Dorsey, a founder of Twitter.
The Changing Online Language of Hearts
How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.
Meta Lays Off More Than 11,000 Employees
The parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp reduced its work force by 13 percent and extended a hiring freeze through the first quarter of next...
Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, said last month that many “teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year” as his company faces economic...
On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game
Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.