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.
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."
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.
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.
Trending @ 10a: wedding mishaps
Grooms are going viral (and not in a good way) for pranking and misleading their brides.
Grooms are going viral (and not in a good way) for pranking and misleading their brides.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Trending @ 10a: Gen Zers believe they can make a career as influencers
57% of Generation Z thinks they could build a career as an influencer.
57% of Generation Z thinks they could build a career as an influencer.
Traffic surged 1,226% on Vote.org after Taylor Swift urged fans to register to vote
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.
Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.
Colts' Kylen Granson does newborn photo shoot to celebrate first NFL touchdown
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.
911 call reveals shock of Utah mommy bloggers' alleged child abuse: 'She's a bad lady'
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Aug. 30, and both were charged with six counts of child abuse.
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Aug. 30, and both were charged with six counts of child abuse.
Sizzling @ 11a: putting filters on pictures without people's permission
Social media is debating if it's okay to post filtered pictures of people without their permission.
Social media is debating if it's okay to post filtered pictures of people without their permission.
Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts temporarily blocked
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
The Social Media Safety Act was set to take effect Friday, Sept. 1, and would have been the first in the nation to be implemented.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
Viral TikTok claims fake job postings could be scamming and trafficking applicants
If you've ever received a job offer that seems too good to be true, then it probably is.
If you've ever received a job offer that seems too good to be true, then it probably is.