Rise of Holocaust denial driven by pernicious, AI-driven social media

Originally published by The Free Press. As the algorithmic age takes Holocaust denial mainstream, historians must admit a bitter defeat. When the two of us met at Harvard 15 years ago, one was a professor teaching modern history, and the other was an undergraduate interested in the future of artificial intelligence. The elder of us … Read more

Margaret Qualley wipes traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media as split rumors swirl

Trouble in paradise? Margaret Qualley has sparked rumors of her split from husband Jack Antonoff, just weeks before their third wedding anniversary. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the “Maid” actress quietly deleted traces of the music producer from her Instagram account. Instagram/arahmargaretqualley23 Daniel W. McKnight/Mega As of this post, previous photos by Qualley Posted from their … Read more

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia plans to double potential fines on social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, that fail to stop Australian children from keeping accounts, with critics saying the world’s first ban on under-16s has been a failure. Communications Minister Annika Wales on Monday blamed platforms’ resistance to age restrictions for the need to tighten laws that … Read more

Basel Social Club Turns an Office into an Anticapitalist Playground

Silvio Larusso’s provocative text installation sets the tone. Courtesy of the artist and Basel Social Club. Photo: Silke Briel As the art world has grown accustomed to the boutique fair format, an increasing number of satellite events are, ironically, trying to counter fair fatigue with more contained, context-specific models. There’s also the experiential factor: unique … Read more

Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts

Washington — Tens of millions of retirees and other Americans could receive smaller monthly checks from Social Security within six years if lawmakers don’t act to shore up the program’s finances, according to an annual report released Tuesday by Social Security trustees. Note: Video from a previous report. Social Security’s Retirement Trust Fund — which … Read more

Egypt Considers New Laws on Online Betting, Rumours, and Children’s Social Media Use

The Egyptian Parliament is preparing to discuss proposed amendments targeting online betting platforms, electronic blackmail, and the spread of online rumors. According to In response to the statements of Representative Ahmed Badawi, Chairman of the Communications and Information Technology Committee in the House of Representatives. in Data Badawi told the Egyptian daily newspaper Al-Shorouk that … Read more

Grand Egyptian Museum Warns of Fake Ticket Websites and Social Media Scams

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Issued Urgent warning on Saturday 23 May for both international and domestic visitors about a renewed wave of online scams impersonating the museum and targeting people trying to book entry tickets. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the museum, said in a statement: He said Specialized teams are constantly monitoring dozens of fraudulent … Read more

Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are facing accusations that they improperly paid social media influencers to boost their bids — but another front in the social media wars between the two over fake accounts is also underway, a report says. There are more than 3,000 fake accounts across Instagram, X and … Read more

When Resting Feels Like Failure: Social Media, Entrepreneurship, and Burnout Among Young Egyptians

For many young Egyptians today, work no longer ends when the workday ends. Its productivity Expanded Beyond offices, universities and formal employment in almost every aspect of daily life, social media is powered by providing constant motivation, entrepreneurial advice, startup success stories, productivity “hacks”, networking strategies and self-improvement content. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and … Read more

Man shot by influencer who tried to rob him after meeting to shoot social media content in northwest Harris Co., HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A robbery suspect was taken to the hospital after being shot at a northwest Harris County intersection, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was reported in the 12200 block of North Houston Pammel Road on Tuesday morning and occurred inside a Tesla, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. SkyEye13 … Read more