Montana legislature votes to ban TikTok in the stateMontana legislature votes to ban TikTok in the state
Montana legislature votes to ban TikTok in the stateMontana is the first state to attempt a wholesale ban of TikTok.
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PBS joins NPR in leaving Twitter over 'government-funded media' labelPBS joins NPR in leaving Twitter over 'government-funded media' label
PBS joins NPR in leaving Twitter over 'government-funded media' labelTwitter has used similar tags to describe state-run media outlets in Russia and China.
Elon Musk says he is sleeping on couch at Twitter headquartersElon Musk says he is sleeping on couch at Twitter headquarters
Elon Musk says he is sleeping on couch at Twitter headquartersElon Musk talked about his time at Twitter, allegations of hate speech on the platform and possibly selling the company.
NPR leaves Twitter after being labeled as 'government-funded media'NPR leaves Twitter after being labeled as 'government-funded media'
NPR leaves Twitter after being labeled as 'government-funded media'NPR says it won't use Twitter anymore and directed its audience to find it on other social media outlets.
Musk shows 'w' painted over on sign at Twitter's headquartersMusk shows 'w' painted over on sign at Twitter's headquarters
Musk shows 'w' painted over on sign at Twitter's headquartersElon Musk tweeted a photo of the 'w' in the Twitter sign covered up on the company's building in San Francisco.
Dogecoin price soars after Musk changes Twitter logoDogecoin price soars after Musk changes Twitter logo
Dogecoin price soars after Musk changes Twitter logoThe cheeky logo change comes following an exchange Musk had with one Twitter user last year, who said he should replace the bird logo with a doge.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids' dataTikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids' data
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids' dataThe watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million children in the U.K. under 13 to use the app, despite the platform's own rules.
New York Times loses Twitter verification as Musk calls it unreadableNew York Times loses Twitter verification as Musk calls it unreadable
New York Times loses Twitter verification as Musk calls it unreadableWhile Twitter said users not paying for verification will lose it on Saturday, accounts still have their check marks — except for the New York Times.
TikTok ban gains momentum as half of Americans favor the moveTikTok ban gains momentum as half of Americans favor the move
TikTok ban gains momentum as half of Americans favor the moveA new poll shows half of all Americans favor banning the popular social media app, while just one in five are opposed to the idea.
Are child influencers getting paid for their content?Are child influencers getting paid for their content?
Are child influencers getting paid for their content?Family vlogs, where parents show off their lives and kids, can rack up a lot of money, but none of those dollars are guaranteed to go to the children.
Twitter will soon only recommend tweets from verified usersTwitter will soon only recommend tweets from verified users
Twitter will soon only recommend tweets from verified usersTwitter is attempting to bolster its $8-a-month Twitter Blue service as it ends unpaid verification.
Who's who on Twitter? 'Verified' impostors blur the linesWho's who on Twitter? 'Verified' impostors blur the lines
Who's who on Twitter? 'Verified' impostors blur the linesImpostors have always been a problem on social media, but some worry that Twitter's new verification process is a step in the wrong direction.
Twitter hunts GitHub user who posted source code onlineTwitter hunts GitHub user who posted source code online
Twitter hunts GitHub user who posted source code onlineAccording to a legal filing, the computer code on which Twitter runs was leaked on a site called GitHub.
Many prominent Twitter accounts could lose blue check marksMany prominent Twitter accounts could lose blue check marks
Many prominent Twitter accounts could lose blue check marksBlue check marks will still appear on Twitter, but users will now be charged $8 a month if they want to keep their check.
Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread onlineTrump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online
Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread onlineExperts warn that AI-generated images can and will contribute to misinformation, especially online.
TikTok CEO's Capitol Hill testimony raises questionsTikTok CEO's Capitol Hill testimony raises questions
TikTok CEO's Capitol Hill testimony raises questionsAs lawmakers consider banning TikTok in the U.S., its CEO said "Bans are only appropriate when there are no alternatives."
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Sen. Warner on TikTok: Their 1st loyalty has to be to Communist PartySen. Warner on TikTok: Their 1st loyalty has to be to Communist Party
Sen. Warner on TikTok: Their 1st loyalty has to be to Communist PartyMany lawmakers now consider this China-owned technology an urgent national security threat.
Twitter responds to media inquiries with poop emojiTwitter responds to media inquiries with poop emoji
Twitter responds to media inquiries with poop emojiSince Elon Musk took over the company, he has dismissed his communications team — but questions over the safety and security of the platform remain.
UK bans TikTok on government phonesUK bans TikTok on government phones
UK bans TikTok on government phonesBans by the U.K. and other Western governments are prompted by growing concerns about China having access to user data.
China says US is spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTokChina says US is spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok
China says US is spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTokThe Biden administration has reportedly been calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the video-sharing app.
Is Facebook planning to charge money? Meta Verified explainedIs Facebook planning to charge money? Meta Verified explained
Is Facebook planning to charge money? Meta Verified explainedFacebook's parent company, Meta, plans to offer a paid subscription service. Does this mean free is going away?
Belgium to ban TikTok from government phones amid privacy concernsBelgium to ban TikTok from government phones amid privacy concerns
Belgium to ban TikTok from government phones amid privacy concernsThe ban follows similar moves by the European Union, Canada, and the U.S.
Hackers appear to be targeting Facebook more than other sitesHackers appear to be targeting Facebook more than other sites
Hackers appear to be targeting Facebook more than other sitesPrivacy experts found that searches related to an account being hacked were the highest for Facebook users.
New bill would expand authority to address TikTok security threatsNew bill would expand authority to address TikTok security threats
New bill would expand authority to address TikTok security threatsA new bill would allow the Secretary of Commerce to respond to national security risks that TikTok presents.
Social media influencer pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID relief schemeSocial media influencer pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID relief scheme
Social media influencer pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID relief scheme32-year-old Danielle Miller — who has more than 30K Instagram followers — pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft.
Thousands of pro-Trump Twitter bots are attacking DeSantis, HaleyThousands of pro-Trump Twitter bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley
Thousands of pro-Trump Twitter bots are attacking DeSantis, HaleySocial media bots have become more sophisticated as tech companies have become better at detecting them.
Jack Dorsey beta testing new social media app to rival TwitterJack Dorsey beta testing new social media app to rival Twitter
Jack Dorsey beta testing new social media app to rival TwitterBluesky is now available in Apple's App Store. However, an invite code is needed to use the app.
TikTok sets new 60-minute screen time limit for minorsTikTok sets new 60-minute screen time limit for minors
TikTok sets new 60-minute screen time limit for minorsWhen the time limit is reached, users younger than 18 will be asked to enter a passcode and make an "active decision" to keep watching.
White House: No more TikTok on government devicesWhite House: No more TikTok on government devices
White House: No more TikTok on government devicesThe Office of Management and Budget said this is a "critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data."
Canada bans TikTok on devices used by governmentCanada bans TikTok on devices used by government
Canada bans TikTok on devices used by governmentTikTok will be removed from all Canadian government devices, and employees will be blocked from reinstalling it, officials said.
