AI slop
AI slop has emerged as a buzzword in discussions surrounding the impact of generative AI on digital content. As more creators rely on artificial intelligence to generate material, concerns about quali...
Facebook’s new AI tool will scan your camera roll
Meta has launched a new opt-in Facebook feature in North America that uses artificial intelligence to scan a user’s phone photo library. With explicit permission,a the tool analyzes personal media t...
This Week In Techdirt History: October 12th – 18th
Five Years Ago
This week in 2020, Ajit Pai put the final bullet in net neutrality and decided to move forward with unconstitutional rulemaking on Section 230, while Clarence Thomas joined the brigade ...
Meta Messenger desktop apps reach end of life in December
Meta confirmed it is discontinuing its standalone Messenger desktop applications for Windows and Mac, with the shutdown scheduled for December 15. Following this date, users attempting to log in will ...
WhatsApp Gold scam resurfaces nearly 10 years later
In October 2025, warnings resurfaced on social media regarding a long-running WhatsApp Gold scam, a scheme using fraudulent messages to deceive users into downloading malware by promising access to a ...
