Instagram introduces teen search alerts
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Plaintiff testifies in social media addiction trial
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Is X down? Thousands of users report issues with social media platform
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Social media superfan celebrates Seattle sports
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Meta, Google faces social media addiction trial
Three of the biggest tech organizations face a major trial this week over allegations that their social media platforms intentionally addict and hurt children.
Three of the biggest tech organizations face a major trial this week over allegations that their social media platforms intentionally addict and hurt children.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
TikTok strikes deal to create US entity
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Online misinformation surges on WA flooding disaster
Across western Washington, waters have receded, but a new wave of confusion has surged online. AI generated videos and conspiracy theories about the devastating flooding earlier this month, and are getting serious traction.
Across western Washington, waters have receded, but a new wave of confusion has surged online. AI generated videos and conspiracy theories about the devastating flooding earlier this month, and are getting serious traction.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Australia bans social media for kids under 16
Australia is becoming the first company to enforce strict rules on social media companies, banning the top platforms from kids under the age of 16.
Australia is becoming the first company to enforce strict rules on social media companies, banning the top platforms from kids under the age of 16.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.