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The dark politics of messaging apps: end-to-end encryption isn’t enough
- End-to-end encryption in messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram provides a false sense of security as metadata is often collected and can be used against users in authoritarian regimes.
- Messaging apps must balance privacy commitments with the need to comply with various jurisdictions, leading to compromises and potential vulnerabilities for users.
- Encryption does not prevent platforms from censoring content, and governments increasingly rely on companies to moderate speech, even in democracies.
- To ensure chat safety, factors beyond encryption, such as governance, transparency, and ethical stances, are crucial in evaluating messaging apps.
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Pin Post Instagram Missing? 5 Ways to Fix it
- Users are facing issues with pinning posts on Instagram after a recent app update.
- The 'Pin to your profile' option is no longer easily accessible in the latest version of the Instagram app.
- To fix the missing Pin Post feature, users need to update the app, long-press on a post, and slide to access the 'Pin to your Profile' option.
- If the Pin Post feature continues to be missing, users can troubleshoot by updating the app, clearing the cache, logging out and in, or reporting the problem to Instagram.
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The new movie about OpenAI's Sam Altman sounds a lot like 'The Social Network.' Should he care?
- A new movie titled 'Artificial,' based on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to debut next year with a script reminiscent of 'The Social Network.'
- The film revolves around drama between the company's founders, portraying Altman in a controversial light, akin to Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Network.'
- The script includes Andrew Garfield playing Altman as a scheming CEO, drawing parallels to Zuckerberg's portrayal in the earlier movie.
- The potential impact of 'Artificial' on Altman's public perception, similar to how 'The Social Network' affected Zuckerberg and Facebook, is discussed amid contrasting political affiliations and opinions regarding Altman's character.
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Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself From The Increase Of Job Scams
- Job scams targeting eager job seekers have been on the rise, resulting in significant financial losses.
- Scammers are using tactics like offering online work, promising high earnings through fake tasks, and impersonating major corporations.
- Victims are lured into these scams through unexpected messages, false promises of quick money, and requests to deposit their own money.
- Experts recommend job seekers to be cautious, ignore unsolicited messages about jobs, and avoid schemes that sound too good to be true.
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: The Privacy Battle That’s Reshaping How We Communicate
- WhatsApp and Telegram prioritize user privacy but implement security features differently.
- WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption for all messages universally, while Telegram requires users to manually initiate 'Secret Chats' for full encryption.
- WhatsApp does not store message content on its servers after delivery, while Telegram stores regular chats on its cloud servers.
- Telegram offers advantages in phone number privacy, message deletion control, and self-destructing messages, while WhatsApp shares user data with Meta.
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Best Guide to Using Language Translator for Seamless Chat Translation in 2025
- The Language Translator is a crucial tool for seamless chat translation across multiple messaging platforms like WhatsApp Web, Telegram Web, and Discord Web in 2025.
- Users can break down language barriers effortlessly by installing browser extensions and following platform-specific walkthroughs to enable real-time translation.
- The tool supports 100+ languages, offers auto-translation features, and ensures clear communication for both personal and business use.
- The Language Translator is free to use for most features, supports incoming and outgoing message translation, works in group chats, and does not slow down browsers or store data externally.
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Google is reading your WhatsApp messages by default – here’s how to stop it
- Google has updated its AI chatbot, Gemini AI, to access third-party apps like WhatsApp by default, causing concerns about user consent.
- Gemini does not run locally and sends all communications it can access to Google, but the company states that Gemini cannot read WhatsApp messages or see images sent.
- Tech experts are worried about the default access granted to Gemini, highlighting issues of user consent, data privacy, and AI overreach.
- Disabling Gemini's access may not be straightforward, but steps can be taken in the app settings to manage permissions and turn off app activity.
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Is ‘[email protected]’ Legit? Explained
- [email protected] is the official email address Instagram uses for account verification and login approval emails.
- Hackers can create fake emails resembling legitimate ones to trick users into clicking phishing links.
- It is important to carefully check email addresses for spelling errors to identify potential phishing attempts.
- To prevent phishing attacks, users should enable 2-factor authentication, use strong passwords, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
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Why do private accounts feel off?
- The author reflects on the concept of having a private social media account, expecting it to provide solace but realizing it still feels like a performance.
- They express how even in privacy, there is a sense of being watched and the pressure to reshape their words and emotions.
- The author describes interacting with different versions of themselves and others on social media, acknowledging the performance aspect and the need to shape perceptions.
- Ultimately, the author decides to let go of the pressure to perform and finds that the truest parts of themselves exist in what is not shared publicly.
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How to See Who Someone Recently Followed on Instagram (Without Logging In)
- Instagram users often wonder how to see who someone recently followed.
- Tools like Dolphin Radar offer a way to track follow activity anonymously.
- Instagram no longer displays chronological follow data, making manual tracking challenging.
- Dolphin Radar aids in accurately monitoring recent Instagram follows without compromising privacy.
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UK government launches AI fellowship backed by Meta
- The UK government, supported by a grant from Meta, is launching a program to accelerate AI adoption by establishing up to 10 AI fellowships through the Alan Turing Institute.
- The AI fellows will work on public sector challenges such as translating documents, streamlining planning applications, and improving emergency responses, focusing on open-source AI models to reduce licensing costs.
- The program aims to enhance government efficiency, national security, and critical infrastructure. Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer highlighted the potential of open-source AI to transform public services.
- This initiative complements existing government efforts to increase AI uptake, including successful projects like 'Caddy,' an AI tool developed with Citizens Advice, and a recent tech support deal with Google.
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Behind Instagram Reels — How Instagram Captured TikTok’s Audience
- Instagram quickly launched Reels, focusing on user feedback over perfection to compete with TikTok.
- They integrated Reels into the existing Instagram app to leverage user behavior, making it easy for users to discover short-form videos.
- Instagram promoted Reels using built-in features, rewarding creators for engagement and ensuring a win-win situation for users, creators, and the platform.
- By adapting TikTok features, actively engaging creators, and integrating Reels into their ad ecosystem, Instagram successfully drove user engagement and monetization.
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Social media incentivised spread of Southport misinformation, MPs say
- MPs warn that social media business models incentivised the spread of dangerous misinformation after 2024 Southport murders.
- Current online safety laws are deemed inadequate with major gaps per the Commons science and technology select committee.
- MPs call for new hefty fines for platforms not addressing harmful content spread through recommendation systems.
- Report criticizes the Online Safety Act for not effectively combating misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms.
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Medium
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The AI Emperor’s New Encryption Clothes: How the AI race is Reshaping the E2EE Landscape
- X's owner, Elon Musk, introduced a new version of XChat, emphasizing encryption.
- XChat's encryption architecture was found inferior to Signal by cryptographers.
- The AI integration in Instant Messaging (IM) signifies the future of communication technologies.
- X's strategic move with XChat reflects the growing importance of AI in IM.
- The balance between AI advancements and E2EE privacy is a crucial challenge.
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Threaded message replies are coming to WhatsApp for iPhone
- Meta is testing threaded message replies in WhatsApp for iPhone to enhance structured conversations, spotted by WEBetaInfo in the current WhatsApp for iOS beta.
- The feature is in a partially working state with a reply counter indicating threaded replies. Users can tap the counter to view the full thread and reply directly within it.
- The new feature allows for organized views of related messages within the thread ensuring continuity and grouping of messages together.
- Threaded replies help maintain natural flow in conversations by separating specific message responses from the main chat, making them ideal for group chats and discussions involving multiple topics.
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