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.
Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
What is the ‘Gen Z stare’ and why is it a problem?
TikTok's latest hot topic, the "Gen Z stare," has sparked conversation about Gen Z’s habits in the workplace – which some view as unprofessional and rude.
TikTok's latest hot topic, the "Gen Z stare," has sparked conversation about Gen Z’s habits in the workplace – which some view as unprofessional and rude.
This dating trend could leave you alone and confused. What is 'banksying'?
The latest toxic dating trend is a slow fade with zero accountability. Here’s what it means and how to tell if you’re being played.
The latest toxic dating trend is a slow fade with zero accountability. Here’s what it means and how to tell if you’re being played.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Ex-FBI Chief James Comey being investigated over Trump social media post
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature
TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.
TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
EXCLUSIVE | 'Long Island Wise Guy' reveals secret identity — kind of
He’s one of Long Island’s biggest social media sensations—known as the Long Island Wise Guy—but his identity has remained a secret… until now.
He’s one of Long Island’s biggest social media sensations—known as the Long Island Wise Guy—but his identity has remained a secret… until now.
Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.