White supremacists, extremists are a problem on Twitter Spaces

Twitter Spaces is being weaponized by white supremacists, conspiracy theorists, and other extremist groups, according to researchers. A new report by the Washington Post highlights the hate speech and extremism that can be found on the largely unmoderated Twitter feature, Spaces. Some examples of the extremist content being disseminated via Twitter Spaces include coronavirus disinformation…

Twitter is testing content warnings on individual posts

Twitter is testing the ability to add content warnings to individual tweets, meaning you might soon be able to post thirst traps without causing your more innocent followers undue shock. While Twitter’s settings currently allow you to mark all media you tweet as containing sensitive material, this all or nothing approach doesn’t allow for much…

How to stay anonymous on LinkedIn

Yes, you can be anonymous on LinkedIn. Also, if you didn’t know, other users may be able to see when you viewed their profile. Kinda creepy, right? But going anonymous is a perfect feature for checking out other profiles who may have reached out to you. Using this feature, LinkedIn won’t let them know that…

Feds let debt collectors slide into your DMs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that debt collectors are now allowed to text, email, and message people on social media. But don’t worry—the bureau insists it’s still illegal for collection agencies to actively harass someone over a debt they owe. (Right.) Debt collectors were previously limited to contacting people via phone or snail mail.…