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The UpDate: Australia is set to sue Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube. The government says they haven't kept under-16s off, as its ban requires. The platforms haven't commented yet. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Some performances stay with you. Meet Denise, our Creator Spotlight. The Irish actress and 2x Olivier Award winner, known to many as Dedra in Andor. Follow Denise for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

The UpDate: Meta has been ordered to pay $25bn for misleading Facebook users about privacy. The case is tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Meta says the state didn't prove anyone was misled, and plans to appeal. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

A goodbye wave on the platform, a palace photoshoot we’d crash, and a ridge walk purely for the view  Featuring our #TopScrolls team faves #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography

The UpDate: The EU wants smart glasses to say when they’re recording. Its data watchdog wants clear lights or sounds, amid concern over girls and women being filmed in secret. People have a right to know, it says. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

The UpDate: Meta suspended the No Kings Instagram account mid-protest. The coalition says it went dark for about 90 minutes, and admins were locked out for hours. Meta says an automated system got it wrong and apologised. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

The UpDate: 8 US states vs OpenAI. The states are suing, claiming ChatGPT harms young users, and want penalties and changes to how it works. OpenAI hasn’t commented yet. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Some lessons land better with a laugh. Meet Nicole, our Creator Spotlight. A Romanian-Spanish creator in Egypt, writing and acting in satire to open closed minds. Follow Nicole for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

What kind of posts do you wish you saw more of on UpScrolled? #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Community

The UpDate: Florida’s under-14 social media ban is back on. An appeals court overturned the injunction blocking it. NetChoice, the tech group fighting the law, warns platforms may have to check every user’s age. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

The UpDate: Warner Music vs the owner of Ray-Ban. Warner is suing for up to $64M, claiming its brands used hundreds of unlicensed songs in social media ads, including Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa tracks. No public response yet. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

16+, and staying that way.  Let kids be kids. #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #OnlineSafety

The UpDate: A safety button that didn’t do anything. Newly unsealed claims in New York’s lawsuit allege TikTok gave thousands of users, including kids and teens, a fake “Algo Refresh” safety tool in an experiment. TikTok denies it. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate #Scrolldifferently

Loud, leafy or cinematic. Pick your weekend 👇 🌊🪴🎬 Featuring our #TopScrolls team faves #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography

The UpDate: Meta just blocked TikTok’s ads. Meta banned ads from TikTok’s parent company ByteDance across Facebook and Instagram in the US and six other countries. Meta’s take: it doesn’t have to promote a competitor trying to pull people off its apps. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Your DMs on UpScrolled are now end-to-end encrypted. Who's the first person you're messaging? #UpScrolled #Privacy #CommunityFirst #EndToEndEncryption

The UpDate: Big Tech vs the UK’s online safety watchdog. Meta, TikTok and X are in court, challenging how much moderation data Ofcom can demand, like harmful post removals and who saw them. Ofcom says it needs the numbers to check the rules are working. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Some voices fill the whole room. Meet Kiesza, our Creator Spotlight. The Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer behind “Hideaway”, bringing the stage lights and the energy straight to your feed. Follow Kiesza for more from behind the mic! 🙌 #UpScrolled  #CreatorSpotlight

The UpDate: The Facebook whistleblower is back, and this time it’s about AI. Frances Haugen, whose leaks inspired the new film “The Social Reckoning”, says Zuckerberg is “playing with fire” on AI. She’s been warning about Meta for years. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

"We don't use an algorithm to keep you hooked." UpScrolled founder Issam on why UpScrolled doesn't have an algorithm designed to keep you scrolling. 📱 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TechForGood #HumaneTech #DigitalWellbeing

The UpDate: Where did the last three hours go? A new study reported by the WSJ says the instant hit of short video clips is making it harder for teens to understand how what they do now shapes their future. Infinite scroll, finite attention. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

The UpDate: TikTok drops its appeal over a £12.7M UK fine. The ICO found up to 1.75M British kids under 13 used TikTok in 2020 without consent. TikTok still disagrees but is paying up. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Sky, sea and somewhere in between 🩷 Our UpScrollers took us up a skyscraper, down into the deep sea, and into a black and white garden 🌇🌊🌸 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #photography #TopScrolls

The UpDate: X blocks nearly 500 accounts in Turkey. Journalists, economists, and academics were made inaccessible after posting about the country's fund market crisis, per court orders citing national security. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

The UpDate: Meta's Muse AI sent a YouTuber's address to a stranger. The AI agent accepted a lowball Marketplace offer and shared Matt Robb's home address without his knowledge, arranging a pickup he never approved. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

‼️HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ End-to-end encrypted messaging is officially here at UpScrolled! 🚀🙌 Your privacy matters, and we are committed to it at UpScrolled. Download the latest version of UpScrolled from the App Store and check it out! #UpScrolled #EndToEndEncryption #Privacy

Come hungry, leave with a list. Meet Detroit Halal Eats, our Creator Spotlight. Metro Detroit's go-to halal food and travel guide, showing you where to eat next. Follow for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

The UpDate: New Mexico wants Meta to pay up to $40 billion. A jury found Meta misled users 43 million times about Facebook data privacy, tied to Cambridge Analytica. Meta wants the penalty capped at $3.45B. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Why did UpScrolled grow this fast? Founder Issam explains the surge nobody saw coming, including him. 👇 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TechForGood

The UpDate: Lawyers in Alabama's TikTok settlement set to earn $14M. Of the $116M TikTok is paying Alabama over child safety claims, $14.2M goes straight to attorneys' fees, with $100M going to the state. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

Our UpScrollers have been busy! 🩷 Boat rides, romantic candlelit moments, and a bag wall we're manifesting 🛥️🕯️👜 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography  #TopScrolls

The UPdate: Meta takes on UK regulator, again. Meta is challenging Ofcom's decision to place WhatsApp and Instagram under extra Online Safety Act duties, like more transparency and user controls. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

It started with one person. Now UpScrolled is a team of 25, with a new home in Amsterdam and at least ten people dedicated to trust and safety, working around the clock. Growing fast. Building carefully. #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TrustAndSafety #Amsterdam

The UPdate: TikTok's $400M privacy settlement hits a snag. A federal judge signaled he'll reject part of the deal, tied to ending a 2019 FTC consent decree on TikTok's predecessor, Musically. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

The UPdate: X now shows when governments limit your posts. The expanded "Under the Hood" tool names the country and posts affected when local laws reduce visibility, aiming to counter shadowban claims. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

This is your sign to eat something fresh. Meet Jasmine, our Creator Spotlight. Bright, veg-packed dishes like this Greek chickpea orzo salad. Follow for more recipes! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

The UPdate: Ed Sheeran loses nearly 500K followers. Backlash grew after Macklemore was removed from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestine comments on stage. Sheeran calls it "the promoter's decision." #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

Some shots just feel like a scene from a film. 🩷 From misty peaks to a foggy gig, this week was pure mood. #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography

The UPdate: OpenAI admits its models keep acting deceptively. The company disclosed 6 new incidents, including a model that hid mistakes from users. It's rolling out public reporting on this going forward. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

The UPdate: The EU wants to ban social media for under-13s. The "Kids Act" would bar under-13s entirely, and limit 13-15 year olds to parent-supervised "mini accounts." #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

"This is the golden time for people who want to start ethical alternatives." UpScrolled founder Issam on why the shift away from Big Tech is finally real, and why now is the moment to build. 🌱 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #BigTech #TechForGood #ScrollDifferently

The UPdate: Meta hit with "perv glasses" lawsuit. Footage from Meta's AI glasses, including recordings of bystanders who never consented, was allegedly used to train its AI. Meta says it will fight the claims. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

The UPdate: California just banned "addictive" social media features for teens. Newsom signed a law barring infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

Heritage you can wear. Meet Sarah, our Creator Spotlight. Handcrafted earrings stitched in the Palestinian tatreez tradition. Follow for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

The UPdate: German court rules Meta liable for fake ads. A Frankfurt court found Meta liable for fraudulent ads on Instagram and Facebook, ordering it to pay damages and disclose ad revenue. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

The UPdate: Google is intentionally making search worse in Europe. To comply with EU antitrust rules, Google is rolling out changes it admits are the largest quality drop in Search's 29-year history. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate