Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
New York City sues social media platforms
New York City is filing a lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for designing their platforms to "exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of youth" to make a profit.
New York City is filing a lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for designing their platforms to "exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of youth" to make a profit.
More people consuming media at 2x speed
It's a new trend that has some consuming media than ever: watching social media videos at two times the speed.
It's a new trend that has some consuming media than ever: watching social media videos at two times the speed.
'Seattle News Weekly': What the First Amendment protects, what it doesn’t
FOX 13 Seattle anchor Bill Wixey hosted Seattle University’s Dr. Caitlin Carlson, chair of the Department of Communications and Media, to unpack the law and its real-world impacts on press freedom, social platforms, consolidation, misinformation and protest.
FOX 13 Seattle anchor Bill Wixey hosted Seattle University’s Dr. Caitlin Carlson, chair of the Department of Communications and Media, to unpack the law and its real-world impacts on press freedom, social platforms, consolidation, misinformation and protest.
Officials urge caution as social media fuels misinformation on Central Washington fires
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Trump to approve new TikTok deal
President Trump is expected to approve a proposed deal that would ensure TikTok in the United States is majority-owned by American investors.
President Trump is expected to approve a proposed deal that would ensure TikTok in the United States is majority-owned by American investors.
Social media scrutiny on Charlie Kirk's assassination video
Social media companies are under scrutiny after graphic videos of Charlie Kirk's assassination spread and continue to spread. Some social media companies are removing them, while others are leaving them up.
Social media companies are under scrutiny after graphic videos of Charlie Kirk's assassination spread and continue to spread. Some social media companies are removing them, while others are leaving them up.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Complaints filed against Bothell principal over Charlie Kirk post
Some parents are calling out the principal of North Creek High School in Bothell after the principal posted about Charlie Kirk on social media.
Some parents are calling out the principal of North Creek High School in Bothell after the principal posted about Charlie Kirk on social media.
Pierce County Sheriff talks about controversial social media posts
The sheriff of Pierce County spoke with FOX 13 Seattle about the controversy his recent social media activity is creating.
The sheriff of Pierce County spoke with FOX 13 Seattle about the controversy his recent social media activity is creating.
Pierce County Sheriff faces 3 investigations
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is now at the center of three certification cases from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is now at the center of three certification cases from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.