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.
Instagram influencer murdered by estranged husband after judge grants restraining order against him
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
Viral TikTok teacher's firing upheld by Austin ISD school board
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy went viral on TikTok after posting a video about her meeting with her former administrator and was terminated in April 2023.
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy went viral on TikTok after posting a video about her meeting with her former administrator and was terminated in April 2023.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 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.
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.
Judge considers restraining order against Texas law banning TikTok on state-owned devices
A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.
A Texas judge is considering a restraining order against the new law that bans TikTok from state-owned devices.
More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says
The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.
The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.
'Friends' stars share heartfelt Instagram tributes weeks after Matthew Perry's death
"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions," Jennifer Aniston shared in a heartfelt Instagram post.
"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions," Jennifer Aniston shared in a heartfelt Instagram post.
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.
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."
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.
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
NYC green slime? New Yorkers puzzled by ‘sludge’ oozing onto city streets; likely source ID’ed
A green "slime" or "sludge" was caught on camera oozing into New York City streets. Internet sleuths believe they've found the source.
A green "slime" or "sludge" was caught on camera oozing into New York City streets. Internet sleuths believe they've found the source.
College student accused in TikTok cancer hoax dodges jail despite scamming more than 400 people
Madison Russo of Iowa collected nearly $40,000 from unsuspecting donors.
Madison Russo of Iowa collected nearly $40,000 from unsuspecting donors.
Elon Musk at Twitter: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, usage decline
Elon Musk has dismantled many core features of Twitter, but what X will become, and whether Elon Musk can achieve his ambition of turning it into an “everything app" that everyone uses, remains unclear.
Elon Musk has dismantled many core features of Twitter, but what X will become, and whether Elon Musk can achieve his ambition of turning it into an “everything app" that everyone uses, remains unclear.
List of bad first date spots ranked by women goes viral
In the post going viral on social media, women apparently rank some of the places that they “absolutely refuse" to be taken on a first date.
In the post going viral on social media, women apparently rank some of the places that they “absolutely refuse" to be taken on a first date.
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.
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.