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Hacker News users signal widespread dissatisfaction with current social networking platforms

Hacker News users are expressing frustration with current social apps, highlighting a potential market gap for decentralized, chronological, and ad-free alternatives.

#StartupsEntrepreneurship#SocialMedia#HackerNews

Over 1 million users have clicked LinkedIn’s AI slop reporting button

LinkedIn says over a million people have used its new 'AI slop' button to report content, yet the platform remains silent on how many flagged posts actually get removed.

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Aug 21, 20261m readAI

The Verge

Reddit experiments with 'For You' as the default landing feed for some users

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Reddit experiments with 'For You' as the default landing feed for some users

Reddit is testing a 'For You' algorithm as the default landing feed for some users, raising questions about whether the platform will prioritize discovery over community-led curation.

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Meta pilots 'Series' feature to support episodic content on Reels

Meta is piloting an episodic 'Series' feature for Reels, aiming to improve content discoverability and keep creators on its platforms longer.

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Jun 16, 20261m readAI

TechCrunch

Belfast politicians urge restraint following stabbing and online unrest

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Belfast politicians urge restraint following stabbing and online unrest

Belfast officials are calling for calm after a stabbing incident, captured on video and amplified by social media, sparked fears of organized anti-immigration unrest.

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Jun 14, 20261m readAI

World news | The Guardian

Influencer Braden Peters faces sexual assault allegations

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Influencer Braden Peters faces sexual assault allegations

Social media influencer Braden 'Clavicular' Peters faces allegations of sexual assault from a 17-year-old. His representatives have denied the charges; legal next steps remain unconfirmed.

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Sep 22, 20261m readAI

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