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India sets stricter rules for social media giants

The Verge

India has announced new regulations for social networks and other web services in the country, particularly “significant social media” companies with large user bases, like Facebook and Twitter. Significant social media intermediaries” face additional responsibilities.

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‘The Everything War’: Inside Amazon with author and Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli

GeekWire

Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli is the author of the new book, “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” Any suggestion that there was pressure from Amazon executives to violate this policy in developing our private brands is flat out incorrect.”

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This is your kid on smartphones

Vox

If you’re looking for a master variable to explain what the hell is happening with kids, Haidt says you should look directly at smartphones and social media. Sean Illing What’s your case that smartphones and social media are driving this decline in mental health? We’re mammals. All mammals have a play-based childhood.

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Seattle’s newest unicorn: Rec Room raises $100M as social gaming popularity fuels big growth

GeekWire

The game development startup is now valued at $1.25 We are one of many, and we’re excited to add a consumer social company to that mix.” Year-over-year revenue growth of 566% was fueled in part by the pandemic and trends toward social gatherings online. Gaming company or social company? (Rec Room Image).

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Unraveling the tapestry of global news through intelligent data analysis

Dataconomy

From local happenings to global events, understanding the torrent of information becomes manageable when we apply intelligent data strategies to our media consumption. Machine learning: curating your news experience Data isn’t just a cluster of numbers and facts; it’s becoming the sculptor of the media experience.

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High school students learn how to spot misinformation at UW’s ‘Misinfo Day’ event

GeekWire

This is really useful information to help protect yourself as a teenager on social media,” said Ballard High School student Amelia Wagenbrenner. The center also develops curriculum for use by high school teachers. He also learned more about body image and health misinformation on social media. ” he said.

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Event review: Twitter’s Impact on Media & Journalism

Trends in the Living Networks

Today I was at Twitter's Impact on Media & Journalism run by The Insight Exchange. For my own thoughts on the topic read my post from last week on How Twitter impact media and journalism: Five Fundamental Factors. He begins by quoting Bob Woodward : "Social media? I represent the future of journalism.

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