Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
'Sunday Scaries' felt by more than half of American workers: Survey
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for one week
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Movie theater shooting: TikTok star on life support, woman killed during showing of 'The Forever Purge'
Rylee Goodrich, 19, was killed and TikTok star Anthony Barajas, 19, is hospitalized, fighting for his life after a shooting inside a showing of "The Forever Purge" inside a movie theater in Corona.
Rylee Goodrich, 19, was killed and TikTok star Anthony Barajas, 19, is hospitalized, fighting for his life after a shooting inside a showing of "The Forever Purge" inside a movie theater in Corona.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Twitter discontinuing 'fleets' feature on Aug. 3
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Trump says social media ban is censorship in new lawsuit
One day after former President Donald Trump’s followers stormed the nation’s Capitol building, Facebook suspended his account. The day after that, Twitter followed suit. Former President Trump filed his own lawsuit Wednesday.
One day after former President Donald Trump’s followers stormed the nation’s Capitol building, Facebook suspended his account. The day after that, Twitter followed suit. Former President Trump filed his own lawsuit Wednesday.
Federal judge blocks Florida social media law
Trying to flip the First Amendment argument, lawyers for the state maintained that the social-media platforms are engaging in censorship and violating users’ speech rights. But a judge scolded the state for its position.
Trying to flip the First Amendment argument, lawyers for the state maintained that the social-media platforms are engaging in censorship and violating users’ speech rights. But a judge scolded the state for its position.
Judge to hear arguments on new Florida social media law
The law seeks to punish companies if they remove content or ban politicians and would let any residents sue if they feel they were treated unfairly.
The law seeks to punish companies if they remove content or ban politicians and would let any residents sue if they feel they were treated unfairly.
White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.