The psychology behind why kids try viral internet challengesScripps News talked to doctors to explore why kids are drawn to such challenges and ways parents can ensure their safety.
TikTok hit with $368 million fine for failing to protect child privacyThe fine comes from Ireland's Data Protection Commission, citing violations during the second half of 2020.
Company behind 'One Chip Challenge' pulling items from storesAfter seven years, Paqui has put an end to a social media trend that challenged users to eat an extremely spicy tortilla chip.
What is 'girl dinner'? A dietitian weighs in on social media trendThe 'girl dinner' hashtag on the social media app TikTok had more than 1.5 billion views as of Sept. 1.
Trump returns to X, formerly Twitter, to post mug shot fundraiserTrump last posted on the platform shortly after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Studies: Social media giants fuel antisemitism, extremism, hate speechStudies say social media companies are not only hosting antisemitic and extremist content but are actually suggesting it to users.
New York City bans use of TikTok on city-owned phonesNew York City is the next spot in the U.S. to ban TikTok on government-issued devices.
This state has become the first to regulate child influencersThe law will go into effect in 2024.
Georgia kids could soon need parental permission to join social mediaRepublicans in the state Senate are fighting for the requirement.
Musk says potential cage bout with Zuckerberg will be streamed on XThe owner of the social media site formerly known as Twitter said all proceeds from the currently unscheduled fight will go to charity.
NASCAR driver suspended for liking meme mocking George Floyd's deathNoah Gragson has been replaced in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan.
Giveaway gone wrong: Twitch celeb charged for inciting riot in NYCAs the crowd grew to thousands, people began vandalizing businesses, attacking police and each other.
Instagram may be developing a tool to identify content created by AIThis move comes amid the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence by various tech giants.
Experts track a surge of hate speech on the X social networkLawyers for X say the Center for Countering Digital Hate is making false or misleading claims about hate speech on the platform.
Musk threatens to sue researchers who found rise in hateful tweetsElon Musk's X is threatening to sue a nonprofit organization that found a link between the social media platform and a rise in hate speech.
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Musk and company take '@X' username from long-time Twitter userThe original owner of the username said he was given the much longer handle @x12345678998765.
Election groups put Threads on notice for election disinformationAs companies weigh allowing election disinformation amid censorship concerns, groups are calling on Meta to block the spread of disinformation.
Bye bye birdie: Musk changes Twitter's blue icon to the letter 'X'Although the platform's homepage has been rebranded to X.com, other pages continue to have Twitter's branding, as of Monday morning.
Twitter brand to be phased out, birds to be replaced with 'X'Elon Musk, who purchased the social media company for $44 billion in 2022, said Twitter will soon be known as X.
Teachers blast social media's effects on childrenThe American Federation of Teachers says there is a significant cost to education caused by children's social media use.
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Meta's Threads app over censorshipThe committee says it is investigating potential First Amendment violations by the Executive Branch.
Musk says Twitter is losing cash: Advertising is down and debt is highMusk took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal last fall.
Surgeon loses medical license after streaming surgeries on TikTokDr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, also known as "Dr. Roxy," was first warned by the board in 2018 about patient privacy and possible ethics violations.
Most Americans think TikTok is a national security threat, poll findsAs some lawmakers consider a national ban on the popular app, a majority of Americans believe TikTok poses a national security threat, a poll finds.
Twitter competitor Threads gets 100 million new users in 5 daysParent company Meta says the figure is beating its expectations.
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt on stifling Biden admin. social media reachThis week a judge limited the Biden administration's ability to discuss "protected speech" with social media companies.
TikTok is joining the music streaming businessTikTok has launched a music streaming service in two countries.
Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its newly launched Threads appIn a letter to Threads owner Meta, Twitter says it "intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights."
Threads app netted over 30 million users in less than 24 hoursThe Meta app that is similar to Twitter is now available globally, except in the European Union.
Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter, ahead of scheduleThreads is built into Instagram and requires an Instagram account to use. The app is designed for mobile devices.
