Judge limits Biden administration contact with social media companiesThe judge says certain agencies and officials can't contact social media companies to talk about "protected speech."
Threads, a potential rival to Twitter, to launch ThursdayThreads is joining the crowded social media landscape as Twitter undergoes numerous changes.
Delta bans TikTok on employees' personal cell phonesThe ban applies to any devices that access work-related systems.
Influencer convicted, falsely accused couple of attempted abductionA Latino couple believes the influencer who produced a viral video about the now-debunked kidnapping attempt made the accusations due to their race.
Twitter temporarily restricts how many tweets can be seen in a dayThousands of users reported problems while attempting to use the social media platform Saturday.
Report: Online hate is at an all-time highThe latest report from the Anti-Defamation League shows online troll harassment is increasingly targeting every race.
Where's the empathy? Experts explain why sub disaster led to jokesMany mocked the crushed Titan submersible after learning the passengers paid an exorbitant amount of money to get on board.
Celebrities want social media sites to crack down on anti-trans hateThe group claims posts, such as deliberate misgendering and false claims about grooming, have spread on numerous platforms.
Meta adds parental supervision tools to Facebook, InstagramBut teens must opt in to allow their parents to use the new features.
Reddit gets overrun by photos of John OliverThere has been a weeklong protest over Reddit's new policy of charging third parties for the use of its data.
Reddit moderators revolt against CEO, blackout subredditsYou might notice that many Reddit categories aren't working. There is a reason why.
Lawsuit slams social media for forcing harmful content on teensThe lawsuit claims social media algorithms are pushing eating disorder content to its young users.
US Surgeon General warns social media may harm children and teensScripps News talks to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about how social media poses a risk to kids' and teens' mental health.
TikTok sues Montana over its statewide app banTikTok argues Montana's constitutional and national security justifications for banning the app don't hold water.
Meta fined record $1.3 billion for violating EU data privacy rulesThe Facebook parent company said it plans to appeal the decision, which includes an order to stop transferring EU data to the U.S.
TikTok creator suing Montana says the app is her 'livelihood'Goddard says the move by Gov. Greg Gianforte is a threat to her livelihood, as most of her family’s income comes from brand deals.
TikTok adds a new feature to support mental well-beingSome of the efforts include donating $2 million in advertising credits to entities supporting mental health.
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Users sue Montana over its statewide TikTok banThe suit was filed just hours after Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the ban, which would go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Montana becomes first state to ban TikTokMontana became the first state to fully ban the social media app. Legal challenges are expected.
YouTube recommends violent gun-related content for young usersNew research finds young YouTube users who start out seeking video game content may encounter more and more violent gun-related videos.
Tucker Carlson is bringing a 'new version' of his talk show to TwitterTucker Carlson has announced a new show, just over two weeks after being fired from Fox News.
How to claim your money from the Facebook class action settlementFacebook has agreed to pay millions of dollars to its users for sharing their personal information without their permission.
New Twitter rules expose election offices to spoof accountsImpostor accounts on social media are among many concerns election security experts have heading into next year's presidential election.
FTC: Facebook failed to protect children's privacyThis is the third time the FTC has acted against Meta over allegations of not protecting users' privacy.
Elon Musk threatens to give away NPR's Twitter accountNPR essentially quit Twitter last month after the news organization's main profile was labeled as "state-funded media."
'National Rape Day' hoax trends online, prompts warningsThe 'National Rape Day' hoax first started trending in 2021. It has since popped up every year on April 24.
Snapchat launches new AI chatbotSnapchat says the feature gives users an enhanced experience by allowed them to get help with trip planning, dinner suggestions and other tasks.
Facebook users can get a piece of its $725 million privacy payoutAnyone who's had a Facebook account at any point between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, can sign up to receive a share of the settlement payment.
Twitter policy no longer explicitly bans some anti-transgender tweetsIn the past, Twitter explicitly banned targeted misgendering or deadnaming. Its new policy no longer explicitly bans these tweets.
Trump says he made less than $201 from Truth SocialHe also reported he made between $100,000 and $1 million for a series of digital trading cards that portrayed him in a series of cartoon-like images.
