Popular social media platform Reddit is reportedly considering the adoption of World’s iris-scanning orbs as part of its user verification system.

Elon Musk, with Rep. John Rose, is urging Americans to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it undoes past spending cuts. The bill passed the House but faces Senate pushback, raising questions about Musk’s shift from ally to critic.

Reddit has sued AI startup Anthropic for using millions of user comments without permission to train its chatbot, accusing it of ignoring requests to stop and breaking user agreements. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle between content creators and AI firms over the use of data without proper consent or payment.

Google’s new AI mode could spell trouble for Reddit, after the stocks of Reddit fell by 5% on monday after Well Fargo predicted that Reddit's traffic will drop as Google more aggressively implements AI features in search.

Google’s AI Mode risks Reddit’s traffic by delivering direct answers from Reddit content without clicks, contributing to a 15% stock drop and user volatility. Reddit’s “Reddit Answers” aims to boost on-site search and retain users amidst rising AI competition.

American comedian and media critic Adam Conover is facing intense criticism online after sharing a sponsored video on Instagram involving Worldcoin’s controversial iris-scanning Orb

Researchers from the University of Zurich used AI bots to manipulate Reddit users on the r/changemyview subreddit by posting comments that influenced opinions without users' knowledge. Reddit has since banned the bots, strengthened user verification, and is considering privacy impacts as it addresses AI manipulation on its platform.

Unresolved lawsuits usually transfer to the acquiring company. If ByteDance sells TikTok's US operations, legal challenges could deter potential buyers from taking on its 170 million American users.

Dogecoin, born as a playful crypto parody, has grown into a global force with a generous community. Beyond its meme origins, it has spent more than a decade supporting charities and grassroots causes. How far has its philanthropy reached?

Two old rivals, Kevin Rose, the co-creator of Moonbirds and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, are working together to work on a antidote for the ailing social media landscape of today.