Kickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry - Engadget
… The platform called it an "imperfect temporary solution," so it could still implement changes surrounding mature content in the future. …
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Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet - Engadget
… Zuckerberg himself reportedly led the push for these changes following a meeting with then President-elect Donald Trump. The Oversight Board, which Meta has sometimes asked to advise on major policy changes, was not consulted. …
Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13 - Engadget
… When introducing the changes in 2025, Meta said that the risk of seeing "suggestive content" or hearing certain language in a movie rated 13+ was a good way of framing something similar happening on an Instagram teen account. …
Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles - Engadget
… The platform says it came to this decision because using AI to whip up copy "often violates several of Wikipedia's core content policies." There are a couple of minor exceptions. …
YouTube is muting push notifications from channels you don't watch - Engadget
… Turning off notifications means people will use the platform less, thereby resulting in lower revenue. However, it's also bad for content creators, especially the ones you do like, who will have one fewer avenue to keep you updated about new and upcoming videos. …
Irish regulators are investigating whether Meta is using 'dark patterns' to steer people away from non-algorithmic feeds - Engadget
… "We have introduced substantial changes to our processes and systems to meet our regulatory obligations, and will engage with Coimisiún na Meán to share details of this work."
LinkedIn doesn't want your AI slop anymore - Engadget
… In a blog post , the company's VP of Product Laura Lorenzetti says the changes will target everything from outright engagement bait, to recycled "thought leadership" and other "generic" content that "lacks the authenticity and originality." The company is also taking aim at posts and comments that … …
Meta is letting creators fill their Reels with shopping links - Engadget
… But Meta has limited the ways in which they can direct their followers off-platform. …
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is headed to the Switch 2 on September 18 - Engadget
… But that changes this fall when Lego Batman arrives on the Switch 2 on September 18. …
The Morning After: Instagram will try to penalize 'unoriginal' posts - Engadget
… Also, you might have noticed a few changes as Engadget moves to its new home at Static Media. …