New York City declares social media a public health threat

New York City declares social media a public health threat

New York City's Health Commissioner has declared social media a public health threat for its impact on children's mental health.

New York City's Health Commissioner has declared social media a public health threat for its impact on children's mental health.

High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students

High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students

A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.

A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.

The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media

The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media

America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.

America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.

Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content

Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content

Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

NYC Department of Sanitation calls out business for violating trash rules

NYC Department of Sanitation calls out business for violating trash rules

The New York City Department of Sanitation is taking to social media to call out food-related businesses that are still violating the city's new rules for trash on the sidewalk.

The New York City Department of Sanitation is taking to social media to call out food-related businesses that are still violating the city's new rules for trash on the sidewalk.

Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry

Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry

Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”

Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

New York law prohibits employers from accessing your private social media accounts

New York law prohibits employers from accessing your private social media accounts

A new bill in New York State -- S2518A -- is coming in March 2024. It "prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account."

A new bill in New York State -- S2518A -- is coming in March 2024. It "prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account."

TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety

TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled in January where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled in January where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.

Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.

The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.

Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.