MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Surgeon General urges social media warning label
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says the dangers kids are exposed to on social media should warrant a warning label on certain apps.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says the dangers kids are exposed to on social media should warrant a warning label on certain apps.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Colorado skier tracks down alleged hit-and-run snowboarder on social media, sues over catastrophic injuries
Anne Cassidy hired a private investigator to find the snowboarder who allegedly hit her on the slopes and is now suing for medical expenses and punitive damages.
Anne Cassidy hired a private investigator to find the snowboarder who allegedly hit her on the slopes and is now suing for medical expenses and punitive damages.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
LinkedIn adds 3 games to spark conversation and connection
As word games continue to dominate the daily internet routine of many, LinkedIn is hoping its versions will spark a conversation among your co-workers, college alumni and other associates.
As word games continue to dominate the daily internet routine of many, LinkedIn is hoping its versions will spark a conversation among your co-workers, college alumni and other associates.
What's next for TikTok?
Legal scholar and co-founder of the UW tech policy lab, Ryan Calo, is on Good Day Seattle to discuss what's next for the social media giant.
Legal scholar and co-founder of the UW tech policy lab, Ryan Calo, is on Good Day Seattle to discuss what's next for the social media giant.
India banned TikTok; here's how it went
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.