X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
Food banks top needs this holiday season
As the holidays approach, a viral social media post hopes to fine-tune donations to food banks and food shelves. But as the Twin Cities face a record level of need, the widespread post may not totally apply here.
Minnesota AG suing Meta over 'harmful, addicting' social media features
The lawsuit alleges that Facebook and Instagram's parent company knowingly used features that purposefully addicted children and teens, using algorithms to push users into descending "rabbit holes" in an effort to maximize engagement.
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.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court
Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.
Teen seeks out his firefighting dreams
Local teen creates social media pages dedicated to showing the work of firefighters and first responders, and wants to follow in their footsteps.
Fentanyl victim’s family backs Senate bill demystifying social media sales
The Cooper Davis Act, would require social media companies to report certain illegal drug sales found on their platforms.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.