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Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents

Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents

Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.

4 days ago
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban

TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.

6 days ago
Selena Gomez makes history as 1st woman to reach 400 million Instagram followers

Selena Gomez makes history as 1st woman to reach 400 million Instagram followers

The actress and singer passed Kylie Jenner as the most-followed woman on the popular social media platform.

March 21
Supreme Court seems to favor social media companies in terror case

Supreme Court seems to favor social media companies in terror case

During arguments, several justices underscored that there was no evidence linking Twitter, Facebook and Google directly to the 2017 attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.

February 22
What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?

What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges Section 230 — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.

February 21
Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content

Supreme Court weighs protecting big tech with liability shield for dangerous content

A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.

February 20
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts

Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts

Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.

February 19
Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo

Language of love: Couple meets, falls in love on Duolingo

Duolingo says the unlikely love story is yet another reason “to keep up with your daily practice.”

February 15
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software

TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software

The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.

February 14
Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media

Ohio lawmakers propose law requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal names YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but it would apply broadly, to any online website, service, product or feature that requires consumer consent to register. It would not apply to “e-commerce” or “online shopping.”

February 14
Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions

Twitter changes could disrupt extreme weather alert tweets for millions

The NWS is aware of possible Twitter disruption but said the public should always have multiple means for receiving weather information and alerts.

February 9
'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post

'Tweet limit': Twitter scrambles as many unable to post

Many Twitter users have found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.

February 8
AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies

AP fact check: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies

Amid high egg prices, some social media users are claiming that common chicken feed products are preventing their own hens from laying eggs. But poultry experts say there’s no evidence for such claims.

February 6
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

January 25
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.

January 25
Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.

January 20
Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer

Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer

The divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist was arrested on charges of human trafficking, rape and being part of an organized crime group.

January 10
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."

January 6
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape

Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape

The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.

December 30, 2022
Twitter now publicly shows view counts next to tweets

Twitter now publicly shows view counts next to tweets

Twitter view counts are now shown alongside other analytics like the number of retweets, quote tweets, and likes a post gets.

December 23, 2022
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