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AI personas blur the line on social media

The newest AI personas blend into ordinary social media feeds.
Platforms face a harder disclosure and moderation problem.
The shift turns synthetic identity into a mainstream creator-economy issue.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via theverge.com

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Last.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance - Engadget

Last.fm returns to independence after nearly two decades under corporate ownership

Last.fm says it is operating as an independent company again.
User accounts, scrobbles, privacy settings, and Pro subscriptions will remain in place.
The company plans to share more about the transition in the coming weeks.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via engadget.com

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Disney+ Super-App Push Signals Streaming’s Next Platform Battle

A report says Disney wants to turn Disney+ into a super app.
9to5Mac said Disney’s earnings call reinforced that direction.
The shift would move Disney+ from pure streaming toward a broader consumer platform.
Execution risk will depend on whether added features improve, rather than clutter, the core app.

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DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years

Raya’s Growing Waitlist Shows the Economics of Digital Exclusivity

WIRED reports some Raya applicants have been waiting two to seven years for approval.
The app’s giant queue suggests exclusivity has become a core part of the product, not just its marketing.
Raya illustrates how scarcity can function as both brand value and user frustration in platform businesses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via wired.com

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Judge sides with creators of banned ICE trackers who allege DHS and DOJ violated their First Amendment rights - Engadget

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks US Pressure Campaign Against ICE-Tracking Platforms

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in favor of creators of ICE-monitoring tools.
The court said the plaintiffs are likely to succeed on claims that officials coerced platforms into removing protected speech.
The case could become an important test of when government pressure on platforms becomes unconstitutional.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via engadget.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via theverge.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via engadget.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via theverge.com

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Meta launches Muse Spark as first model from its reworked AI division

Meta says Muse Spark is the first model released by its Superintelligence Labs unit.
The company plans a future 'Contemplating' mode using multiple AI agents in parallel.
Login requirements and possible health-related uses are likely to sharpen privacy scrutiny.

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Suno’s AI Cover Loopholes Expose a Wider Copyright Risk for Music Platforms

The Verge reports Suno’s copyright filters can be bypassed with minimal effort.
The issue raises concerns about AI-generated near-copies of famous songs.
Streaming platforms could face added moderation and enforcement pressure.

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The White House app on a smartphone showing the Social tab.

Austria’s Rule-Making Is Not the Only Sign Governments Are Hardening on Platforms

Engadget describes the White House app as a branded hub for administration messaging and selective narratives.
The app reportedly includes praise-oriented prompts and an ICE tip-submission feature.
The story highlights how governments are building more platform-like direct communication channels.

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Apple’s App Store Fight Has Become a Global Test of Platform Power

Apple’s position has shifted from underdog in the Microsoft era to a dominant gatekeeper in mobile computing.
Critics argue Apple controls distribution, monetization, and technical access on iOS while also competing with developers.
The App Store fight now serves as a broader test of how antitrust law handles ecosystem-level power.

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