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Photographers know the difficulties of having to crop an image to a specific aspect ratio, and social media users are using this conundrum for a trend that is not exactly new. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) in Canada was forced to put out a statement about a surge in AI-generated wildfire images circulating on social media, warning that they can mislead people during emergencies. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Last November, Australia's parliament approved strict social media rules that would ban access to social media sites for those under the age of 16. YouTube was excluded from the initial list of properties covered by the ban, but Bloomberg reports that has changed. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Meta has expressed support for establishing a Digital Majority Age across EU member states that would set a minimum age for teens to use social media without parental permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Photographer Alan Schaller has announced Irys, a new social media network geared toward photographers that has been set up as a response to big tech firms burying photos in their algorithms. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Astrophotographers are a passionate bunch, and they now have a new dedicated social media and web platform to share their work, find inspiration, and learn how to improve their craft. petapixel.com »
The U.S. Department of State has announced that nonimmigrant visa applicants must now disclose and set all social media accounts to public as part of an enhanced vetting process. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Tibet's night sky was recently illuminated by an extraordinary natural spectacle that captured the imagination of millions across social media: a rare phenomenon known as a red sprite. [Read More] petapixel.com »
An unexpected email that came in from Facebook last month rekindled a longstanding feeling of mine. We aren't just consumers of social media; we contribute to it greatly, too, some of us significantly more than others. thephoblographer.com »
Texas is poised to become the first state in the U.S. to ban minors under the age of 18 from using social media.
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petapixel.com »A lot has changed on social media. Platforms such as Instagram and Facebook were once all about sharing moments from one's day-to-day life when they were first created. It was a space for amateurs and creatives to converse with a global audience and build meaningful relationships with people who think like you. thephoblographer.com »
Social media companies have expressed outrage that YouTube is exempt from the forthcoming ban in Australia that bars anyone under the age of 16 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ozzy Osbourne is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit after the rock star posted multiple images of himself on Instagram without the photographer’s permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A bride who attempted to shame two photographers for bad photos of her wedding received serious blowback from the internet after it was revealed she wasn't being totally honest. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Ever since Instagram became more video-centric, throwing long-term photographer accounts under the bus, more and more pro and hobbyist photographers have been looking for alternative social media platforms. thephoblographer.com »
Let's be frank here: social media can surely help us grow as photographers. But a diet of only social media is like only eating rice and beans. Can you survive on this? Sure. However, you're not going to thrive -- you'll need to find other ways to get all those other vitamins and minerals into your diet. thephoblographer.com »
Australia’s House of Representatives passed a landmark bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from using social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that major social media and video streaming have been engaged in ‘vast surveillance,’ including of children. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can't be forced to block certain types of "harmful" content from teens. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The United States Supreme Court has determined that the White House and other federal agencies can ask social media platforms to remove content they consider potentially harmful misinformation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
One third of 18 to 25-year-olds are editing their images before posting them on social media -- with many of them altering aspects of their physical appearance. [Read More] petapixel.com »
As U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy attempted to advocate for warning labels on social media, he made a stronger case against the practice. [Read More] petapixel.com »
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called on Congress to implement warning labels on social media in a guest op-ed in The New York Times Monday. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Social media users fell for AI-generated photos that appeared to show celebrities attending the Met Gala 2024.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city government filed a lawsuit against five social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There is a lot of talk these days about social media use and its effects on children. It seems that states are proposing and passing laws restricting social media left and right, with California, Texas, and New York, among others, passing social media-related laws last year. petapixel.com »
New York City is taking a strong stance against social media and becomes the first city in the United States to designate it as a "public health hazard" and using imagery that compares it to smoking. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There have been numerous examples in the news recently about how generative AI can be used to violate or scam people. Taylor Swift and her fans are the latest victims of deceptive AI practices. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The country of Nepal banned social media app TikTok because was "detrimental to social harmony."
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A judge has ruled that social media companies -- including Meta, Google, Snap, and ByteDance -- must face the hundreds of lawsuits blaming them for children's addiction to its platforms. [Read More] petapixel.com »
According to new research, selfie-related deaths constitute a new public health risk -- with the most common deaths coming about from people falling off cliffs and waterfalls while taking a photo. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would hold social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, accountable for inaction regarding the spread of "child sex abuse materials." [Read More] petapixel.com »
Artists in China have launched a boycott of one of the country's largest social media sites, Xiaohongshu, after it trained its artificial intelligence tool using images from users without their permission. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Just an imaginary cement-solid made Sony camera (don’t we need a proper DSLR alike E-mount camera right?) So folks, I am having a short break with my family (I am on the beach in Tropea now). Don’t worry I am still covering regular news and I am already working on the next bunch of rumors.… sonyalpharumors.com »
MELVILLE, NY, May 11, 2023 – If you’ve picked up your smartphone in the last few minutes, chances are you’ve viewed a video via a social media platform. From the YPulse 2023 Social Media Behavior Report, 59% of Gen Y/Z say they create their own social media content for a broader audience than just their friends and [. canonrumors.com »
A new social media app called Hotshot uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fake photos of users and their friends -- in any scenario that they want. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Legendary war photographer James Nachtwey has appeared on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper to reflect on his career -- discussing the importance of photography and his own personal sacrifices. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A new video app is aiming to make social media interactions more authentic -- by not letting users see how they look in the camera while filming. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Hive Social is back online, two weeks after its creators abruptly shut the service down in order to address security issues. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Social media users could use artificial intelligence (AI) generated deepfakes faces to hide their identity in other people's photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Hive Social, an app many considered to be the new alternative to Instagram and Twitter, has completely shut down its servers to address security issues after it struggled to handle a recent surge in sign-ups. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Hive Social has exploded in popularity as the future of Instagram and Twitter is questioned. The three-year-old social media app hit one million users last week after a dramatic rise in sign-ups. [Read More] petapixel.com »
In the process of chasing that magical number one on social media, artists are unfortunately losing the ability to do their craft and no longer focusing on the only thing that will actually shape the next generation of artists. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Jerome Gence is a Paris-based photographer who has been published in National Geographic, Le Monde, and other magazines. He is also a Canon Ambassador but, surprisingly, does not have an Instagram or Facebook page because he dislikes (no pun intended) all social media. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Video editing software DaVinci Resolve 18.1 is a major update for creators who upload their work directly to social media. Editors can now work in vertical resolutions, making it easier to create content for TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Brothers and Vietnam War veterans Bill and Steven Espinosa are helping other former U.S. military members forge social connections and learn new skills through the art of photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »
New data has revealed that the majority of creators feel "screwed" by large social media platforms and their algorithms.
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Gavin Newson, the Governor of California, has signed a bill aimed at protecting minors on social media.
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Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has revealed how "deceptive" editing and filters can be, by posting a Photoshopped image of herself in a bikini on Instagram. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the only generation that reported declining use of social media in recent years after constant pivots by apps, such as Instagram, eroded younger users' trust. [Read More] petapixel.com »
