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Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
The White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky
The Trump administration is taking its social media attacks on Democratic opponents to an unlikely platform, with the White House and numerous other government agencies joining Bluesky on Friday.
‘Diwali Is All About Home’: How South Asian Brands Like Elements Foster Deep Connection This Diwali Season
The potential for South Asian brands to partner and serve consumers during this big gift-giving holiday is untapped — and that’s what Elements has set out to do this Diwali season.
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Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta.
Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social video
Looks like Wikipedia isn’t immune to broader online trends.
This top VC bet close to 20% of his fund on teenagers — here’s why
Eventbrite co-founder Kevin Hartz is onto his next thing — teenage founders, not as a social experiment but as an unplanned investment thesis.
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Too burned out to travel? This new app fakes your summer vacation photos for you
A new iPhone app, Endless Summer, uses AI to create photorealistic vacation photos starring you — no travel required
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologizes for saying National Guard troops needed in San Francisco
Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, appears to be walking back his controversial comments calling for the National Guard to patrol San Francisco.