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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.
Colts' Kylen Granson does newborn photo shoot to celebrate first NFL touchdown
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
Gov. Hochul bans employers from accessing social media accounts
Employers are allowed to check out your public social media accounts, just like anyone else can, but they are no longer allowed to ask you to show them your private or locked accounts.
Employers are allowed to check out your public social media accounts, just like anyone else can, but they are no longer allowed to ask you to show them your private or locked accounts.
Elon Musk suggests he'll charge X users a fee to be on platform
The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.
The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.
TikTok sensation 'Judge Heela' offers expert conflict resolution advice
It was during the pandemic that the idea to connect with the public in a unique way came about.
It was during the pandemic that the idea to connect with the public in a unique way came about.
911 call reveals shock of Utah mommy bloggers' alleged child abuse: 'She's a bad lady'
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Aug. 30, and both were charged with six counts of child abuse.
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Aug. 30, and both were charged with six counts of child abuse.
Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts temporarily blocked
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
Saudi man gets death sentence for posts on social media
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
Union Square's post-influencer chaos: Cleanup efforts and fundraiser underway
After huge crowds caused mayhem and thousands of dollars of damage at a social media meetup organized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, a fundraiser has been started to repair Union Square.
After huge crowds caused mayhem and thousands of dollars of damage at a social media meetup organized by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, a fundraiser has been started to repair Union Square.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health