Instagram’s AI targets fake teen ages for stricter account controls

April 21, 2025, 10:20 pm

Instagram is rolling out new AI-powered measures designed to identify fake age claims by scrutinizing user profiles. When discrepancies arise, suspected teen accounts are downgraded into restricted mode—a move intended to safeguard genuine minors while adding an extra layer of digital due diligence.

pulse2.com / Meta Now Testing AI For Detecting Teen Instagram Users

techinasia.com / Instagram uses AI to detect fake teen ages

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Rent 'Conclave' Today: Bridge the Streaming Gap for Pope Election Thriller

April 21, 2025, 5:20 pm

The impending release of 'Conclave,' a high-octane thriller delving into the secretive process behind electing a new pope, has audiences scrambling to rent it since it’s nowhere on standard streaming services. Viewers are left amused by the irony that in this digital age, church politics still force you to hunt for a rental.

cnet.com / How to Watch Conclave, the New Thriller About Choosing the Next Pope

wired.com / You Have to Rent ‘Conclave’ Today, Because Streaming Is Messier Than Ever

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Bluesky Launches Official Blue Check Verification to Bolster Authenticity

April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm

Bluesky has rolled out its much-anticipated blue check verification process, confirming account legitimacy with a nod to traditional methods and a twist of decentralization. This move aims to ease user doubts over authenticity, adding a dash of accountability in an ever-changing digital landscape.

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gizmodo.com / Bluesky Launches User Verification After Initial Skepticism of Checkmarks

theverge.com / Bluesky is adding blue checks for ‘authentic and notable’ accounts

winbuzzer.com / Bluesky Rolls Out Blue Check Verification, Adds ‘Trusted Verifiers’ in Decentralized Twist

techcrunch.com / Bluesky launches blue check verification

bsky.social / A New Form of Verification on Bluesky

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Pope Francis Dies at 88: End of a Transformative Papacy

April 21, 2025, 4:20 am

The Catholic Church and the global community are reeling from the loss of Pope Francis, whose passing at 88 marks the end of a remarkably transformative papacy. Known for his charming humility and unconventional approach, the pontiff reshaped church tradition and engaged with worldwide humanitarian issues, often sparking both admiration and debate. His death has elicited poignant tributes and a mix of solemn reflection alongside wry commentary on his revolutionary impact.

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www.ft.com/ / The legacy of a compassionate reformist pope - Financial Times

bgr.com / Tim Cook honors Pope Francis, who often warned about smartphone overuse

zerohedge.com / Pope Francis Dead At 88

reuters.com/business / Pope Francis death: the steps to choose a successor - Reuters

vaticannews.va / Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

reuters.com/business / Pope Francis obituary: a pontiff who shook up the Catholic Church - Reuters

www.ft.com/ / Pope Francis dies aged 88 - Financial Times

co.uk / Pope Francis has died

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