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A Facebook loophole is allowing politicians around the world to fake support and criticize opponents

The Verge

An investigation from The Guardian based on internal documents and the testimony of a former Facebook data scientist, Sophie Zhang, shows how the company selectively chooses to take action on this activity.

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Disney Plus keeps pressure on Netflix with launch in 42 more countries this summer

The Verge

It’s a major international expansion. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Disney is planning to launch Disney Plus in 42 countries and 11 territories this summer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s a significant expansion that could keep the pressure on other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max.

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Twig takes $35M to turn stuff you own into a way to pay

TechCrunch

The startup was only founded in mid 2020 — launching its service in the UK last July — but it touts rapid domestic growth (100,000+ monthly downloads of its apps; reaching sixth position in the iOS App Store’s top finance apps); and is already gearing up for international expansion.

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Prepare for your next international adventure by learning a new language with Babbel, now $130

Mashable Tech

Choose Spanish if you're headed to Mexico City or Granada, Indonesian if you're going to Jakarta, or Turkish if you're adventuring to Albania or Kosovo. Enrich your next international adventure by learning a new language with this $129.99 TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Babbel for just $129.99 with code LEARN40 through Feb.

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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

TechCrunch

The ChatGPT app for iOS is now available to users in 11 more countries — Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and the UK. May 25, 2023 ChatGPT app is now available in 11 more countries OpenAI announced in a tweet that the ChatGPT mobile app is now available on iOS in the U.S.,

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