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New Mexico accuses Snapchat of being a “hotbed” for child sexual abusers

The state of New Mexico sued Snap Inc., maker of Snapchat, on Thursday, accusing the company of facilitating the sexual exploitation of children on its platform. The state alleges that Snapchat, known for its disappearing images and messages, has become a “hotbed” for criminals who collect sexually explicit images of children and make money from them. Snapchat is a “prime venue” for such sexual blackmail because it creates a false sense of security…

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Trump: “If you want to save TikTok, vote for me”

In a post on his platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday, former President Trump accused his political opponents of “trying to shut down TikTok” and called on Americans to vote for him if they “want to save TikTok.” “Everybody in America who wants to save TikTok, vote for Trump,” Trump said in the video, speaking to the camera while holding up two American flags. “They're trying to shut it down, but now I'm a big star on…”

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UK investigates Ticketmaster over Oasis show

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the sale of tickets to the band's highly anticipated reunion tour. Britpop band Oasis, Reuters reported..

YouTube is developing a tool to identify AI impersonators

YouTube is developing new tools to help creators detect content that: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Simulate voices and faces The Verge reported.

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South Carolina Passes Cell Phone Ban in Schools

The South Carolina State Board of Education voted Tuesday to ban cellphones in public schools. The policy stipulates that students must turn off their cell phones and other communication devices during class and keep them in their backpacks or lockers.

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