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Report: FTC in talks with major ad agencies amid probe into alleged coordination over ad placement decisions
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The Federal Trade Commission is in discussions with several of the world’s largest advertising agencies—including WPP, Publicis Groupe, Dentsu, Havas and Horizon Media—about a possible settlement tied to an antitrust inquiry into whether ad dollars were steered away from certain online platforms, including Elon Musk’s X, for political or ideological reasons, according to The Wall Street Journal as summarized by The Daily Wire.
Instagram has introduced a feature letting users edit their comments on posts within 15 minutes of posting. The Meta-owned platform announced the change, which applies to iOS and Android apps but not the web version. Users can make unlimited edits during that window, with an 'edited' label visible to others.
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Debates on social media over alleged corruption in Chromebook laptop procurement involving former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim have heated up, leading to a 'social media trial' phenomenon. Legal observer Fajar Trio warns of the dangers of public opinion interference that could undermine judicial independence. He stresses the need to respect the sub judice principle.
The nickname "Furap" or "Furab" for Fujianti Utami (Fuji) and Reza Arap went viral after their interaction in the Marapthon Season 3 live stream on March 25, 2026. Netizens widely shipped the pair, prompting responses from Fuji's father and a post from Reza Arap. Haji Faisal urged the public to focus on his daughter's career.
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Ethiopian media authority officials have released a national report highlighting intensified efforts to curb hate speech and disinformation on social media. The report examines high-engagement content on platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X and YouTube. Authorities emphasize ongoing advancements in monitoring and response mechanisms.
Reddit users have proposed ideas to address the platform's bot problem. One suggestion described as 'the most lightweight way' involves using Face ID to prove users are human.
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Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US, ranging from sarcastic takes on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ advising Tehran on fighting America. Platforms are tightly controlled, with most published comments heavily critical of the United States.
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