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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 11h

Some voices fill the whole room. Meet Kiesza, our Creator Spotlight. The Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer behind “Hideaway”, bringing the stage lights and the energy straight to your feed. Follow Kiesza for more from behind the mic! 🙌 #UpScrolled #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 14h

The UpDate: The Facebook whistleblower is back, and this time it’s about AI. Frances Haugen, whose leaks inspired the new film “The Social Reckoning”, says Zuckerberg is “playing with fire” on AI. She’s been warning about Meta for years. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

"We don't use an algorithm to keep you hooked." UpScrolled founder Issam on why UpScrolled doesn't have an algorithm designed to keep you scrolling. 📱 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TechForGood #HumaneTech #DigitalWellbeing

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The UpDate: Where did the last three hours go? A new study reported by the WSJ says the instant hit of short video clips is making it harder for teens to understand how what they do now shapes their future. Infinite scroll, finite attention. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The UpDate: TikTok drops its appeal over a £12.7M UK fine. The ICO found up to 1.75M British kids under 13 used TikTok in 2020 without consent. TikTok still disagrees but is paying up. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sky, sea and somewhere in between 🩷 Our UpScrollers took us up a skyscraper, down into the deep sea, and into a black and white garden 🌇🌊🌸 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #photography #TopScrolls

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Imagine a world where your DMs were actually just yours. Oh wait, it's 3 steps away. Swipe to lock yours in, and save that recovery key somewhere safe. 🔐 #UpScrolled #CommunityFirst #Privacy

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The UpDate: X blocks nearly 500 accounts in Turkey. Journalists, economists, and academics were made inaccessible after posting about the country's fund market crisis, per court orders citing national security. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The UpDate: Meta's Muse AI sent a YouTuber's address to a stranger. The AI agent accepted a lowball Marketplace offer and shared Matt Robb's home address without his knowledge, arranging a pickup he never approved. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

‼️HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ End-to-end encrypted messaging is officially here at UpScrolled! 🚀🙌 Your privacy matters, and we are committed to it at UpScrolled. Download the latest version of UpScrolled from the App Store and check it out! #UpScrolled #EndToEndEncryption #Privacy

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Come hungry, leave with a list. Meet Detroit Halal Eats, our Creator Spotlight. Metro Detroit's go-to halal food and travel guide, showing you where to eat next. Follow for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The UpDate: New Mexico wants Meta to pay up to $40 billion. A jury found Meta misled users 43 million times about Facebook data privacy, tied to Cambridge Analytica. Meta wants the penalty capped at $3.45B. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Why did UpScrolled grow this fast? Founder Issam explains the surge nobody saw coming, including him. 👇 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TechForGood

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The UpDate: Lawyers in Alabama's TikTok settlement set to earn $14M. Of the $116M TikTok is paying Alabama over child safety claims, $14.2M goes straight to attorneys' fees, with $100M going to the state. #UpScrolled #TheUpDate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our UpScrollers have been busy! 🩷 Boat rides, romantic candlelit moments, and a bag wall we're manifesting 🛥️🕯️👜 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography #TopScrolls

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The UPdate: Meta takes on UK regulator, again. Meta is challenging Ofcom's decision to place WhatsApp and Instagram under extra Online Safety Act duties, like more transparency and user controls. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It started with one person. Now UpScrolled is a team of 25, with a new home in Amsterdam and at least ten people dedicated to trust and safety, working around the clock. Growing fast. Building carefully. #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #TrustAndSafety #Amsterdam

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The UPdate: TikTok's $400M privacy settlement hits a snag. A federal judge signaled he'll reject part of the deal, tied to ending a 2019 FTC consent decree on TikTok's predecessor, Musically. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The UPdate: X now shows when governments limit your posts. The expanded "Under the Hood" tool names the country and posts affected when local laws reduce visibility, aiming to counter shadowban claims. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is your sign to eat something fresh. Meet Jasmine, our Creator Spotlight. Bright, veg-packed dishes like this Greek chickpea orzo salad. Follow for more recipes! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The UPdate: Ed Sheeran loses nearly 500K followers. Backlash grew after Macklemore was removed from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestine comments on stage. Sheeran calls it "the promoter's decision." #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some shots just feel like a scene from a film. 🩷 From misty peaks to a foggy gig, this week was pure mood. #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The UPdate: OpenAI admits its models keep acting deceptively. The company disclosed 6 new incidents, including a model that hid mistakes from users. It's rolling out public reporting on this going forward. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The UPdate: The EU wants to ban social media for under-13s. The "Kids Act" would bar under-13s entirely, and limit 13-15 year olds to parent-supervised "mini accounts." #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"This is the golden time for people who want to start ethical alternatives." UpScrolled founder Issam on why the shift away from Big Tech is finally real, and why now is the moment to build. 🌱 #UpScrolled #EthicalTech #BigTech #TechForGood #ScrollDifferently

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The UPdate: Meta hit with "perv glasses" lawsuit. Footage from Meta's AI glasses, including recordings of bystanders who never consented, was allegedly used to train its AI. Meta says it will fight the claims. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The UPdate: California just banned "addictive" social media features for teens. Newsom signed a law barring infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Heritage you can wear. Meet Sarah, our Creator Spotlight. Handcrafted earrings stitched in the Palestinian tatreez tradition. Follow for more! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The UPdate: German court rules Meta liable for fake ads. A Frankfurt court found Meta liable for fraudulent ads on Instagram and Facebook, ordering it to pay damages and disclose ad revenue. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The UPdate: Google is intentionally making search worse in Europe. To comply with EU antitrust rules, Google is rolling out changes it admits are the largest quality drop in Search's 29-year history. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ready to go touch some grass after these? 🌿 Blooming trees, tulip fields, and a mountain stream to reset your whole week. #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #Photography #nature

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Stand for something or fall for anything." We stand for free speech, for artists with something to say, and for everyone brave enough to say it out loud. Shout out to every act who walked instead of staying silent. Your platform. Your voice. Join us on Upscrolled 🔊

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The UPdate: X waives its way out of lawsuits. Updated terms now require users to waive jury trials and class actions, right as X faces a lawsuit from Grok abuse survivors. Disputes now go through Texas courts. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Everything we ship answers one question: does it respect you? No addiction loops. No dark patterns. No tricks. Radical, apparently. We're doing it anyway. #UpScrolled #scrolldifferently #socialmedia #noaddiction

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The UPdate: X wins its fight over the Twitter name. A federal judge blocked startup Operation Bluebird from using "Twitter," but ruled X had abandoned rights to the bird logo and the word "Tweet." #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Golden hour just hits different. Meet Mahbub, our Creator Spotlight. A traveller with a gift for catching those quiet, glowing moments as the sun goes down. Follow @ TravelerMahbub for more of their journeys! 🙌 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The UPdate: Zuckerberg is one of the least-liked people in America. A UMass Lowell survey found just 8% favorability among Democrats and 13% among Republicans, only Putin scored worse. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The UPdate: Australia wants to let you switch off the algorithm. New "Digital Duty of Care" laws would force Meta, TikTok, and YouTube to let users opt out of algorithmic feeds, or face fines up to $72M. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Check out some of our active UpScrollers! ⚽🏃‍♂️🚴 From rally mud to matchday to a triathlon dad doing the most, sport just hits different. #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #topscrolls #sports

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The UPdate: TikTok backs out of Congress meeting over kids' safety. TikTok pulled out of a House committee meeting, citing Meta's $18bn child-safety settlement as the reason it couldn't answer questions. Lawmakers say it's dodging scrutiny. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The UPdate: OpenAI's own chief scientist is sounding the alarm. Jakub Pachocki says "no one is prepared for the consequences" of AI's rapid rise, calling for extreme caution, days after OpenAI's most powerful model yet. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The UPdate: Meta suspends Albanian activist accounts amid protests. Dozens of Instagram accounts run by activists and journalists were disabled during protests against a Kushner-linked resort project. Meta admits some were removed ''by mistake''. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The UPdate: St. Louis becomes ground zero in the data center fight. A plan to build a massive AI data center has sparked lawsuits and backlash over noise, water, and power use. A Gallup poll found over 70% of Americans don't want one nearby. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There's a beautiful stillness to everything Yodaka shoots. Meet Yodaka, today's Creator Spotlight. Capturing calm yet powerful cinematic scenes Follow @ yodaka for more! 📸 #UpScrolled #ScrollDifferently #CreatorSpotlight

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Big news: UpScrolled now supports Gaeilge. 🍀 Standing with Tadhg Hickey and the Irish community to keep the language alive, loud, and unapologetic. Feicfidh muid ann thú. #UpScrolled #Gaeilge #Scrolldifferently

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UpScrolled @upscrolled.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The UPdate: Meta caught paying neo-Nazis to post on Facebook. An ABC News Australia investigation found Meta paid known white nationalist accounts through its Content Monetisation program, despite content that appeared to break its own hate speech rules. #UpScrolled #TheUPdate #Scrolldifferently

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