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Truth Social Is Rising as the Anti-Mastodon Nov 30, 2022

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Amid Twitter chaos and Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, the conservative social network is having a moment of its own.

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Here's Proof Hate Speech is More Viral on Elon Musk's Twitter Nov 28, 2022

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Researchers monitoring a "firehose" of public tweets found signs of increasing toxicity—before Elon Musk reversed bans on Trump and other divisive figures.

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The Race To Save Sam Bankman-Fried’s Other Crypto Exchange Nov 24, 2022

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Following the collapse of FTX, a group of volunteers has gathered to try and salvage Serum. But the work is far from straightforward.

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This Copyright Lawsuit Could Shape the Future of Generative AI Nov 23, 2022

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Algorithms that create art, text, and code are spreading fast—but legal challenges could throw a wrench in the works.

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Twitter’s Moderation System Is in Tatters Nov 22, 2022

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Disinformation researchers have spent years asking Twitter to remove toxic and fake posts. After Elon Musk’s staff cuts, there’s hardly anyone to talk to.

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The Pandemic Bike Boom Survives—in Cities That Stepped Up Nov 21, 2022

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Covid lockdowns prompted a surge of new cyclists. But the trend has faltered in places that didn't build bike-friendly infrastructure.

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Lyft Aspired to Kill Car Ownership. Now It Aims to Profit From It Nov 18, 2022

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The company once claimed that ride-hail services and robotaxis would make personal cars obsolete. Mounting losses have prompted a rethink.

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TikTok’s Format Breeds Sassy Customer Service Nov 16, 2022

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Unlike the old days of replying to someone’s tweet, brands now poke back at their consumers on social media.

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Elon Musk Has Put Twitter’s Free Speech in Danger Nov 16, 2022

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Authoritarian countries around the world want to suppress criticism and public opinion. Can this new Twitter fight back?

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Elon Musk Is Overloaded Nov 15, 2022

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Twitter’s new CEO also leads Tesla, SpaceX, and startups working on tunnel digging and brain implants. His social media project will make it harder to juggle them all.

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