Yes, Threads is running a fact-checking program, but the system isn’t fully rolled out

Threads, Meta’s Twitter-like service and competitor to X, may be distancing itself from politics, but that doesn’t mean it won’t try to tackle the misinformation that spreads across social media — particularly in the lead-up to national elections. Following user reports of fact-checks spotted on the network, the company confirmed it’s engaged with fact-checking organizations…

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WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.4.23: what’s new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.4.23. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a fresh interface for the status updates tray, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? Status updates tray…

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WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.4.10.70: what’s new?

WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.4.10.70. The version marked within WhatsApp Settings is 2.24.4.70 and the TestFlight build is 24.4.10 (567378295). What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to transfer the channel ownership, and it’s available to some beta…

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As Threads deprioritizes politics, Bluesky’s CEO touts custom feeds and user choice in social media

Meta is in hot water after announcing plans to remove politics from its recommendations across Instagram and Threads, its new Twitter-like app for text-based posts. That leaves a window of opportunity for the startup Bluesky, whose CEO Jay Graber recently explained that Meta’s decision is emblematic of the types of problems that could emerge when…

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