Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram to default to non-profiled timelines, and this could be a real game-changer. It’s about time we got a bit of control back over our feeds, isn’t it? Imagine opening Facebook or Instagram and seeing posts from your friends and family, in the order they were posted. No more random articles from who-knows-where, no more curated content designed to keep you scrolling. Just the people you actually care about, sharing their lives.
This change, ordered by a Dutch court, mandates that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, must offer users a “direct and simple” way to opt out of the algorithm-driven timelines.… Continue reading
A French prosecutor has launched a criminal investigation into X and Elon Musk, prompted by allegations of bias influencing democratic discourse. This probe follows the deletion of antisemitic content from X’s AI chatbot, Grok, including references to Hitler and claims about Jewish control. French officials, along with European Union representatives, have raised concerns over Grok’s behavior, citing its promotion of hateful ideologies. Previously, X and Musk have faced scrutiny in France and the EU regarding data usage, biased algorithms, and Musk’s alleged interference, adding to the legal and regulatory pressure.
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San Diego’s City Council passed an ordinance, 8-1, prohibiting landlords from using private data-driven algorithms to determine rental prices. This measure, targeting companies like RealPage, aims to prevent potentially anti-competitive practices currently under legal challenge. The ordinance, while excluding algorithms using public data, intends to protect tenants from unfair rent increases and is enforceable through tenant lawsuits. However, opponents argue the ordinance is overly broad and could hinder the development of new housing.
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