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Meta has canceled employee evaluations based on the frequency of AI use. At the same time, employees are actively testing the Hatch agent, increasing token consumption.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Alona Akimova, a doctor at the Perinatal Center, has once again become the target of an information attack—the second time a fake account featuring a Russian woman’s photo has been used to spread false information.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot warned U. S. Ambassador Bill White of the risk of escalation over attacks on social media. This is already the diplomat’s second reprimand this year.
The blogger advertised gambling on Telegram, YouTube, Kick, and TikTok in violation of the law. His identity was established with the involvement of the SBU.
Danone said that its office in Ukraine was not damaged and is operating as usual. Earlier, reports said that the SP Hall business center had been damaged.
Malefactors created fake websites and accounts to set Poland and the Czech Republic against each other over a fabricated demand to hand over 638 hectares. Russia is suspected of being behind the campaign.
Nicole Kidman joined TikTok and showed preparations for the London premiere of "Practical Magic 2. " She also posed with her colleagues.
Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.
A Threads user publicly threatened to mistreat stray animals. The community is demanding that he be blocked and held accountable.
The name of a legal entity does not grant exclusive rights to a brand. The lawyer advises registering a trademark separately to avoid disputes and expenses.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
29 U. S. states accuse social networks of harming children and demand up to $1.4 trillion. The companies deny wrongdoing.
A 52-year-old Kyiv resident took a yacht trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban. The police identified him and imposed a fine.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
Discounts no longer work: how service and emotions are overcoming price-cutting in an oversaturated flower market.
Bridget Phillipson said that racist and sexist views are becoming normalized, while misogyny is spreading on social media. She called for stronger protections for women and children.
Information campaigns, active blogs on social media, and manipulation are becoming common tools for pressuring judges in Ukraine. The lawyer called for distinguishing between justified criticism and unlawful interference in the administration of justice.
Thirty U. S. states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, seeking more than $1 trillion in compensation for violating child protection laws. The company may be forced to remove like counters and limit notifications for minors.
The Ministry of Culture has completed the final stage of the selection for "Tyсяchovesny"; 546 projects will receive funding. A total of 1,215 projects were presented at the pitching event, and up to UAH 4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the initiative.
Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko said that the period from August 17 to 23 will be a test for all zodiac signs. She advises not to rush into decisions and to observe events.
The Constitutional Council declared the ban unconstitutional, as it violates young people's freedom of speech. The Macron administration will continue to pursue the reform until the end of his term.
Meta deactivated 756,000 accounts belonging to Australians under 16 on Facebook and Instagram. Australia was the first to introduce a social media ban for children, but more than 80% continued to use them.
During the enemy attack on Kyiv region, Brovary Mayor Ihor Sapozhko urged people to remain calm. He noted that no reports of damage in the community had been received.
An analysis by Res Futura showed that in July, half of the comments about Ukrainians in Poland were hostile in nature. Support for Ukrainians increased from 0.6% to 6%, mainly among people over 45.
Poland’s Ministry of Internal Affairs refuted a fake report about a Ukrainian attacking a 15-year-old Pole with a knife, calling it Russian disinformation. The attacker turned out to be Polish, and the victim is also a Polish citizen.
A U. S. appeals court has allowed more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed. The companies are accused of creating platforms that cause addiction among young users.
The man was notified in absentia that he is suspected of violating privacy. For years, he stalked women, trying to access their accounts.
The Kimsuky hacking group has created tools for running AI models locally and analyzing stolen data. They also use AI to create phishing campaigns and malware.
On Sunday, demonstrations under the slogan "Don't be indifferent" are taking place in 22 Polish cities against the rising violence toward Ukrainians and minorities. The campaign was organized by the Committee for the Defense of Democracy, and the protests were a reaction to a series of attacks, including the beating of Ukrainians in Wrocław.