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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
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.
FTC Decries Social Media Platforms' 'Vast Surveillance' of Users
Consumers do not understand how much privacy they are giving up, largely to facilitate targeted advertising, the Federal Trade Commission said in a report on the data practices of social media and video streaming companies.
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 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 ...
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Social Media Marketing: What Advisors Are Doing Now
Specifically, the webinar will cover: How advisors approach growth at different stages of their careers How to align social ...
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.
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Top Social Media Statistics 2024
Rayna Perry is a writer based in North Carolina. She holds a degree in public relations from the University of Georgia and has written professionally about B2B technology, personal finance and travel.
How Your Social Media Accounts Can Affect Your Ivy League Applications
Some students may assume that their posts are their own private business, public profiles are just as visible to admissions ...
Court docs: 15-year-old murder suspect was messaging victim on social media moments before homicide
Authorities said the conversation ended at about midnight on Jan. 25, just moments before the victim was shot in Tacoma.
Social media users get dramatic after Carnival cruise ship hits ice in Alaska: 'Titanic moment'
A Carnival Cruise Line journey through Alaska was halted for several hours last week after the ship struck ice in Tracy Arm ...