internet culture
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Feds in the U.S. Have Formed a Mini-FBI for Dark Web Crypto Crime
Federal investigators from five different agencies have formed a new task force to try and catch criminals using cryptocurrencies and the Dark Web to carry out illegal activity. The new Avengers-style crossover team includes agents from the Department of Homeland Security, federal prosecutors, the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Unit, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. They’re calling…
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U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Leaders Call on FTC to Investigate TikTok
Pressure’s mounting to throw TikTok back into the regulatory spotlight, this time from a bipartisan pair of U.S. senators on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Instagram Rolls Out Face Recognition for Teen Age Verification
Instagram revealed Thursday it was testing two new age verification methods that aim to ensure adolescents experience an age appropriate version of the app.
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Instagram and Snapchat Announce Updates to Stay Relevant
Change is the only the constant, especially when it comes to social media apps. But that doesn’t mean the changes are unique.