Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
YouTube gives deadline for users to recover accounts banned for COVID-19, election speech
YouTube is giving creators a chance to recover accounts banned over content related to COVID-19 and elections.
YouTube is giving creators a chance to recover accounts banned over content related to COVID-19 and elections.
Online rumors swirl about The Crocodile music venue closing in Seattle
A frenzy of social media speculation has some Seattle music lovers fearful The Crocodile may soon go dark. But as FOX 13's Lauren Donovan discovered, there's been some misinformation.
A frenzy of social media speculation has some Seattle music lovers fearful The Crocodile may soon go dark. But as FOX 13's Lauren Donovan discovered, there's been some misinformation.
ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
"Palate Provisions" highlights under-the-radar restaurants
One food influencer is making it his mission to shine a light on local mom and pop businesses and restaurants you've probably never heard of.
One food influencer is making it his mission to shine a light on local mom and pop businesses and restaurants you've probably never heard of.
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.