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Meta Updates Terms of Service with Clarified Rules on Data Use and Misuse
Meta has rolled out minor updates to its Terms of Service and Community Standards with clearer language on acceptable data use, data scraping, and avatar and AI terms. Users will now be notified in-app of these changes, which include direct statements confirming that by using Meta’s platforms, users agree to these terms. Additionally, specific prohibitions are now outlined against accessing data without permission, with or without being logged in. These updates also consolidate Community Standards across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads. (Read More) – Social Media Today Rating
Copyright Case Against OpenAI Dismissed Over Lack of ‘Concrete Harm’
A New York judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit from left-leaning news outlets AlterNet and Raw Story against OpenAI, which claimed the AI company used their content without proper attribution. The plaintiffs argued that OpenAI’s training process violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by removing copyright management information (CMI) from their work. However, the judge found insufficient evidence of “concrete harm” caused by these alleged violations. The plaintiffs plan to amend their complaint to address the court’s concerns. (Read More) – Press Gazette Rating
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Democrats for Overlooking Alternative Media like Joe Rogan’s Podcast
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the Democratic establishment on CNN’s State of the Union, suggesting they are out of touch with voters by avoiding alternative media outlets. Sanders cited his own experience of backlash after appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast, which has a substantial audience. He argues that Democrats should engage with a range of media, even those with differing perspectives, to connect with a broader voter base. (Read More) – Mediaite Rating
Survey Reveals Americans Trust Local News More Than National Outlets
A new study by America’s Newspapers and Coda Ventures finds that local newspapers and TV stations are the most trusted news sources, each receiving a 51% trust rating from respondents. National newspapers and cable networks trailed with 36%, and social media was trusted by only 20%. Trust factors include transparency, ethics, and local engagement, while 76% of Americans expressed concern about misinformation from national sources, emphasizing the appeal of locally focused, accountable reporting. (Read More) – MediaPost Rating
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