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Bluesky reveals recent outage was caused by major DDoS attack
Bluesky experienced a significant outage caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the company confirmed. The attack overwhelmed its systems, disrupting access for users. Iranian state-backed threat actors claimed responsibility, though Bluesky has not verified that claim. The platform has since restored service and is working to strengthen its defenses against future attacks.
The internet is becoming more stressful and unlikeable — with AI slop and data leaks to blame
AI-generated content and data breaches are making the internet increasingly unpleasant, pushing some users to disengage. Frustration with algorithmic feeds, privacy violations, and low-quality AI "slop" is growing, with a portion of users now saying they'd pay for an ad-free, algorithm-free online experience that doesn't harvest their personal data.
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
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Australian social media companies are urging caution over early data on the country's under-16 social media ban, as the government considers stronger enforcement powers and higher penalties. The firms argue the data is too limited to draw firm conclusions, while authorities examine whether current measures are working and what additional tools may be needed to enforce the age restrictions.