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.
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.
NY gov vows to tackle online hate amid rise in antisemetism, anti-Muslim threats
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is implementing new measures to reign in potentially dangerous posts and stories as online threats continue to rise.
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.
Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court
Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.
'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced legislation Wednesday that would restrict the ways online platforms like Instagram and YouTube can collect and share children’s personal data.
From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on a small business
When a smaller restaurant unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok or other social media, the sudden demand can be overwhelming.
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Mayor Adams advocates transparency with weekly off-topic questions policy
As of Monday, Mayor Eric Adams and his team will only take off-topic questions one day a week.
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Traffic surged 1,226% on Vote.org after Taylor Swift urged fans to register to vote
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.