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Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence,
FTC says social media companies can’t be trusted to regulate themselves
T he Federal Trade Commission published a new report about social media platforms and video streaming services’ data collection policies, and the results are damning if not unex
Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Thursday slamming social media platforms including Facebook's parent company, Meta, as well as TikTok, Google-owned YouTube, Snap and other online services over privacy and youth safety concerns.
FTC Says Social Media Platforms Engage in ‘Vast Surveillance’ of Users
Social media platforms are engaging in “vast surveillance” of people online and failing to protect children, according to a new report from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. And if you thought Big Tech was serious about calling for FTC Chair Lina Khan to be fired before, just wait until this report properly trickles through Silicon Valley today.
Protecting Your Privacy: How to protect yourself from social media data breaches
Being "private" on social media means keeping your profile private from other users, not the company itself. Because apps are constantly collecting data from our activities online, your private information can be made public without you even knowing it.
FTC report exposes massive data collection by social media brands - how to protect yourself
The world's biggest online platforms collect way more data than previously known and make it very hard for users to opt out.
FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in
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Social media companies, video streaming services engage in "vast surveillance" of users, FTC says
According to the FTC, the business models of major social media and streaming companies centers on mass collection of ...
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Social Media Marketing 2024: Ultimate Guide
Many think of social media as a place to keep up with friends or watch funny videos rather than a business tool. However, social media platforms are a powerhouse for engagement, branding and ...
‘Potential conflict’: Trump’s social media stake poses ethics headache
Watchdogs are worried that corporate interests or foreign actors could try to curry favor with Trump by buying stock in Trump ...
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How advisors can play a vital role — and win clients — on social media
Today's clients are looking for planners who stand out online as they try to make sense of newly available information and ...
The Future Creator Economy: Lessons From China's Social Media Success
As social media continues to evolve, understanding the differences between the U.S. and Chinese markets is becoming more ...
Engagement bait's rise on Threads is another example of how we just can't help ourselves on social media
There's often something in your behavior on social media that's leading the apps to send those posts your way.