AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing However, if a new social media does come along and people vote with their feet (or eyeballs and thumbs, more accurately), it just might move the dial. I’m reminded of the rise of social media challenger BeReal, a French app that gained popularity… Continue reading AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing
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Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
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Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson’s partner, released emails show
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Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
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China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
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Assisted dying bill ‘no hope’ of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
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Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
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China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
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Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
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