BARBARA ORTUTAY

Technology writer covering social media and the internet

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads.

Elon Musk’s X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands

The social media platform X is returning to Brazil after remaining inaccessible for more than a month following a clash between its owner, Elon Musk, and a justice on the country’s highest court.

Musk’s X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands

The Brazilian Supreme Court’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social media platform X´s service in Brazil, over a month after its nationwide shutdown, according to a statement posted on the court’s website.

TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say

More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok. They are alleging the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive to kids and harms young people’s mental health.

Details from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortion

Snapchat has failed to act on rampant reports of child grooming, sextortion and other dangers to minors on its platform.

X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge’s orders, sources say

A source says billionaire Elon Musk’s social media site X has complied with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ orders, and requested its service be reestablished in the country.

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

Meta has unveiled updates to the company’s virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses along as it tries to demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computing platforms beyond smartphones and computers.

Musk’s X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access

Some Brazilian users have regained access to X despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country’s Supreme Court.

Instagram users under 18 will see privacy changes to their accounts

Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.

Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social’s parent company. What’s at stake?

Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform.

Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism

Elon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills

Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.

New Mexico’s attorney general files a suit saying Snapchat allows child sexual extortion

New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat. He says that the site’s design and policies foster the sharing of child sexual abuse material and facilitate child sexual exploitation.

With Musk’s X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes

As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums, defiance and then, finally, capitulation.

On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence.

How one Brazilian judge could suspend Elon Musk’s X

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice could shut down the local operation of X nationwide if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn’t name a legal representative.

Why the Telegram app is at the center of founder Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in Paris over allegations that his platform was being used for illicit activity including drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.

Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms has shut down CrowdTangle. That was a tool widely used by researchers, watchdog organizations and journalists to monitor social media posts, notably to track how misinformation spreads on its platforms.

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

Cisco Systems says it is planning to lay off 7% of its employees. That’s its second round of job cuts this year as the company shifts its focus to more rapidly growing areas in technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used it as a megaphone to amplify his political views and those of the often right-wing figures he’s aligned with.

Musk’s interview with Trump marred by technical glitches

Elon Musk’s much-awaited interview with former President Donald Trump was marred by technical glitches on Monday, with people unable to join the audio conversation on X’s Spaces platform.

Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals

Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business around to compete with more successful rivals like Nvidia and AMD.

Facebook parent Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results, sending shares higher after hours

Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta’s expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

The Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content. It’s pushing forward with what would be the first major effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for the harm they cause.

Meta takes down thousands of Facebook, Instagram accounts running sextortion scams from Nigeria

Meta says it has removed about 63,000 Instagram accounts engaging in sexual extortion scams. It has also taken down Facebook groups and pages that were trying to organize, recruit and train new scammers.

Despite Musk’s Trump endorsement, X remains a go-to platform for Democrats

A week after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president, President Joe Biden’s team used Musk’s social media platform X — in addition to more neutral spaces such as Facebook and Instagram — to announce he is ending his campaign for reelection.

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born.

A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs? Should parents monitor their conversations?

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