Social Media

2025-06-27 19:28:04
by Alexa Citrin
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Warning Labels on Social Media

ALBANY, N.Y. — Under a bill currently awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature, Instagram, Facebook, and other “addictive” social media sites... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — Under a bill currently awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature, Instagram, Facebook, and other “addictive” social media sites could be required to display warning labels on their sites. The legislation, which received bipartisan and bicameral support, would require... Read More

2025-05-16 20:24:42
by Dan McCue
YouTube Personality ‘Doctor Mike’ Finally Gets Taken Seriously

WASHINGTON — It’s a moment “Doctor Mike” Varshavski still describes as both a blessing and a curse. Here he was,... Read More

WASHINGTON — It’s a moment “Doctor Mike” Varshavski still describes as both a blessing and a curse. Here he was, a young doctor in the middle of his residency in 2015, when thanks to his presence on Instagram, he found... Read More

2025-04-15 20:50:30
by Tom Ramstack
Meta’s Zuckerberg Defends Against Allegations of Monopoly Tactics

WASHINGTON — Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg testified for a second day Tuesday in a Washington, D.C., court that... Read More

WASHINGTON — Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg testified for a second day Tuesday in a Washington, D.C., court that his company has encouraged the growth of social media but not the anticompetitive dominance alleged by the Federal Trade Commission.... Read More

2025-04-11 19:43:01
by Dan McCue
Social Media Personality ‘Doctor Mike’ to Speak at National Press Club

WASHINGTON — YouTube personality “Doctor Mike” Varshavski, whose bête noire is health misinformation on social media and in the pod-o-sphere,... Read More

WASHINGTON — YouTube personality “Doctor Mike” Varshavski, whose bête noire is health misinformation on social media and in the pod-o-sphere, will speak at the National Press Club on Friday, May 30. The Headliners event will begin with dinner in the... Read More

2025-03-10 17:38:45
by Dan McCue
Cyberattack Puts X on Ice as Social Media Platform Suffers Multiple Outages

WASHINGTON — If at first you don’t succeed, hit retry and retry and retry again. That was the message from... Read More

WASHINGTON — If at first you don’t succeed, hit retry and retry and retry again. That was the message from Elon Musk’s X as the social media platform experienced multiple outages on Monday. Musk attributed the outages to a "massive"... Read More

2025-01-10 20:45:47
by Dan McCue
Justices Seem Inclined to Uphold Law That Could Shut Down TikTok

WASHINGTON — Over the course of more than two hours of oral arguments, a majority of Supreme Court justices appeared... Read More

WASHINGTON — Over the course of more than two hours of oral arguments, a majority of Supreme Court justices appeared to be inclined to uphold a federal law passed last year that would require that TikTok be sold or face... Read More

2025-01-08 22:05:55
by Tom Ramstack
Meta Faces Legal Challenges as It Ends Fact-Checking Program

WASHINGTON — Social media giant Meta appears to be headed into a legal quagmire after its chief executive officer announced... Read More

WASHINGTON — Social media giant Meta appears to be headed into a legal quagmire after its chief executive officer announced Tuesday his company would cease fact-checking and censorship of controversial material in user posts on Facebook and Instagram. Meta Chief... Read More

2024-12-06 20:57:06
by Tom Ramstack
TikTok Loses Appeal to Block Forced Sale of US Operations

WASHINGTON — The days appear to be numbered for TikTok in the United States after a Washington, D.C., federal appeals... Read More

WASHINGTON — The days appear to be numbered for TikTok in the United States after a Washington, D.C., federal appeals court’s decision Friday that would force a sale of the social media giant. The court’s decision upholds a law signed... Read More

2024-10-09 20:49:24
by Tom Ramstack
Attorneys General Sue TikTok Over Alleged Harm to Children

WASHINGTON — Fourteen attorneys general claimed in lawsuits they filed Tuesday against social media company TikTok that its platform is... Read More

WASHINGTON — Fourteen attorneys general claimed in lawsuits they filed Tuesday against social media company TikTok that its platform is addictive for children and hurts their mental health. TikTok advertises itself as a safe social media platform for young persons.... Read More

Facebook Owner Meta Bans Russia State Media Outlets Over 'Foreign Interference'

LONDON (AP) — Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets... Read More

LONDON (AP) — Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda. The announcement drew a rebuke from the Kremlin on Tuesday. The company, which... Read More

Young Girls Using Anti-Aging Products They See on Social Media and the Harm Is More Than Skin Deep

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan started to worry about getting wrinkles. By... Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When she was in fifth grade, Scarlett Goddard Strahan started to worry about getting wrinkles. By the time she turned 10, Scarlett and her friends were spending hours on TikTok and YouTube watching influencers tout products for achieving... Read More

Trump and Musk Talk About Assassination Attempt and Deportations During Glitchy Chat on X

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump recounted his assassination attempt in vivid detail and promised the largest deportation in U.S. history during a high-profile return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — a conversation that was plagued by technical... Read More

2024-08-07 20:06:06
by Tom Ramstack
Elon Musk Sues Coalition Fighting Hate Speech on Social Media

DALLAS, Texas — The X social media company sued an international coalition of advertisers Tuesday that owner Elon Musk claims... Read More

DALLAS, Texas — The X social media company sued an international coalition of advertisers Tuesday that owner Elon Musk claims is coordinating an effort to boycott its platform. The coalition, called the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, says it tries... Read More

2024-08-05 20:49:50
by Tom Ramstack
Justice Dept. Sues TikTok Over Data Gathering on Children

LOS ANGELES — The Justice Department sued TikTok and its Chinese parent company Friday over accusations of violating privacy laws... Read More

LOS ANGELES — The Justice Department sued TikTok and its Chinese parent company Friday over accusations of violating privacy laws by collecting data on children who use the short-form video app. TikTok allegedly allows underage children to establish accounts without... Read More

2024-07-30 19:23:35
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Approves Landmark Bill to Protect Children Using Social Media

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved two major bills on internet regulation Tuesday intended to protect children online. They also are... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved two major bills on internet regulation Tuesday intended to protect children online. They also are raising First Amendment concerns about government censorship. The vote represents a legal watershed in expanding government regulation over the kinds... Read More

2024-07-16 20:30:15
by Dan McCue
Survey Suggests Pharma Companies Are Underutilizing Social Media

WASHINGTON — Advertising by drug makers might seem ubiquitous on television and streaming platforms, but a recent survey of so-called... Read More

WASHINGTON — Advertising by drug makers might seem ubiquitous on television and streaming platforms, but a recent survey of so-called health care professional influencers suggests these companies are underutilizing social media when it comes to educating practitioners and consumers alike... Read More

2024-07-10 21:52:59
by Dan McCue
FDA Updates Guidance to Address the Spread of Medical Misinformation

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday updated its draft guidance on how health care industry companies can... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday updated its draft guidance on how health care industry companies can better spike misinformation related to their agency-approved or cleared medical products. “Regulated industry plays a critical role in ensuring consumers... Read More

Political Ads on Social Media Rife With Misinformation and Scams, Research Finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin. All in exchange for taking a quick survey and providing a credit card number for the... Read More

2024-07-02 17:49:50
by Tom Ramstack
Supreme Court Blocks State Laws Restricting Social Media Censorship

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday at least temporarily voided state laws restricting the discretion of social media companies... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday at least temporarily voided state laws restricting the discretion of social media companies over their content moderation policies. The social media companies are trying to respond to pressure from Congress by removing false... Read More

2024-06-27 18:26:48
by Tom Ramstack
Supreme Court Allows Federal Government to Influence Social Media Information

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for the federal government to compel social media companies to block... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for the federal government to compel social media companies to block what it describes as dangerous misinformation. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit said the federal government violated their First Amendment free... Read More

Surgeon General Asks Congress to Require Warning Labels for Social Media, Like Those on Cigarettes

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory... Read More

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social... Read More

2024-04-29 21:07:30
by Kate Michael
Debate Continues After Congress Passes TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress recently passed a bipartisan bill, The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, that... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress recently passed a bipartisan bill, The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, that would force ByteDance, Ltd., owners of TikTok, to sell the social media platform within a year or face the consequences... Read More

2024-04-10 18:18:27
by Kate Michael
Social Media: Shaping or Shattering Modern Society?

WASHINGTON — Many studies have been done on the detrimental effects of technology on American life, with social media in... Read More

WASHINGTON — Many studies have been done on the detrimental effects of technology on American life, with social media in particular being named a major cause of psychological distress. One social researcher says there’s a reason the youngest generation is... Read More

A Supreme Court Ruling in a Social Media Case Could Set Standards for Free Speech in the Digital Age

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a busy term that could set standards for free speech in the digital age, the Supreme... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a busy term that could set standards for free speech in the digital age, the Supreme Court on Monday is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal... Read More

House Passes Bill That Would Lead to TikTok Ban if Chinese Owner Doesn't Sell. Senate Path Unclear

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national... Read More

Fake Images Made to Show Trump With Black Supporters Highlight Concerns Around AI and Elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details... Read More

Florida Lawmakers Prepare for Gov. DeSantis to Veto Social Media Ban on Children Under 16

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media... Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 on Friday and finding a way to make him more comfortable with its language before their... Read More

Russian Disinformation Is About Immigration. The Real Aim Is to Undercut Ukraine Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread and amplified misleading and incendiary content about U.S. immigration... Read More

2024-02-26 22:29:52
by Tom Ramstack
States Try to Convince Supreme Court to Keep Laws Regulating Social Media

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Monday of two state laws that could redraw social media companies’ right to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Monday of two state laws that could redraw social media companies’ right to decide what sort of content is displayed on their platforms. The tech companies say the Florida and Texas laws that... Read More

Americans Reporting Nationwide Cellular Outages From AT&T, Cricket Wireless and Others

A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according... Read More

A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. AT&T had more than 73,000 outages around 9:30 a.m. ET, in locations including Houston, Atlanta and... Read More

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