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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Law

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
15 hours ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
15 hours ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
more#social-media
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
10 hours ago

Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says

Family influencer content often masks deeper dynamics and motivations behind seemingly innocent announcements.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers

Children as young as 13 are promoting skincare products, raising concerns about marketing ethics and the necessity of such products for their age group.
Public health
fromKOMO
2 hours ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
Boston Bruins
fromDefector
9 hours ago

This Frickin' Guy | Defector

Brandon Hagel is a key player for the Tampa Bay Lightning, showcasing significant growth and performance despite past rejections from other teams.
Humor
fromWIRED
2 days ago

War Memes Are Turning Conflict Into Content

Memes have become a rapid means of expressing dark humor and political satire during conflicts, reflecting societal responses to fear and hardship.
#tiktok
fromPR Daily
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

#ToddlerSkincare: the dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTok

Children under 13 are featured in TikTok skincare videos, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence and lack of protections for young influencers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

TikTok has received a security certification for its U.S. data protection systems, while also upgrading its ad creation tools with AI features.
more#tiktok
#mrbeast
Women in technology
fromVulture
14 hours ago

Accusations of a Toxic Workplace at MrBeast's Production Company

Red flags at Beast Industries were overlooked by Lorrayne Mavromatis due to excitement about working for MrBeast's popular YouTube channel.
Women in technology
fromVulture
14 hours ago

Accusations of a Toxic Workplace at MrBeast's Production Company

Red flags at Beast Industries were overlooked by Lorrayne Mavromatis due to excitement about working for MrBeast's popular YouTube channel.
more#mrbeast
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
#gen-z
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

The psychic generation: why do a third of gen Z believe they have extrasensory perception?

30% of Gen Z believe they are psychic, attributing their experiences to heightened sensitivity rather than actual extrasensory perception.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
Law
fromDailywire
3 weeks ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
more#gen-z
fromwww.benzinga.com
5 hours ago

Netflix Eyes TikTok-Style Feed To Capture 'Snackable' Viewing - Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX)

Netflix's first-quarter revenue of $12.25 billion exceeded analyst estimates of $12.18 billion, while earnings per share of $1.23 also surpassed expectations of 76 cents per share.
Media industry
Information security
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Browser extensions disguised as TikTok video downloaders are compromising user data, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security.
Books
fromHer Campus
10 hours ago

BOTM Is Saying "Nobody Reads Anymore." But How True Is That?

The tagline 'Nobody reads anymore' by Book of the Month is misleading and promotes negative feelings about reading.
#meta
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
more#meta
fromFortune
8 hours ago

The internet isn't just like real life, a top VC says - it is real life. For a16z, that's not philosophy, it's an investment | Fortune

The internet is real life. And navigating life means navigating the internet. News now exists to summarize things that have already happened online. Music is being restructured by TikTok's 15-second clip format, the way radio once defined the verse-chorus arrangement.
Digital life
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

Polished Personas Are Out - People Want Authenticity Instead

Great leadership requires clear communication, self-confidence, authenticity, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

TikTok, an AI sitcom and clowns: how Hacks and The Comeback nail the humiliations of modern celebrity

Deborah Vance aims for a comeback at Madison Square Garden while navigating the challenges of fame and legacy in the final season of Hacks.
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

X finally adds custom timelines

Nikita Bier described the custom timelines feature as 'one of the biggest changes to X' and a 'huge undertaking' that required 'many months' of development.
Mobile UX
Relationships
fromBustle
2 days ago

TikTok's Viral "Rock & Star" Dating Theory Makes So Much Sense

The best relationships are formed between a rock and a star, providing balance and support.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Rage bait? Elder abuse? Reddit post of abandoned sign has GenXers up in arms.

Blockbuster Video's sign remains a nostalgic relic, provoking strong emotions among Boston residents despite the store's closure.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
Marketing
fromInc
16 hours ago

The 4 Rules Brands Must Follow to Win in a TikTok-First World

Execution on community, content, creative, and culture is essential for beauty brands to succeed in a fragmented market.
Education
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Iran has shifted to online classes nationwide due to ongoing tensions and damage from airstrikes, affecting all schools and grades.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman throws shade at Anthropic's cyber model, Mythos: 'fear-based marketing' | TechCrunch

OpenAI's Sam Altman criticizes Anthropic's fear-based marketing strategy regarding its new cybersecurity model, Mythos.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
2 days ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z is 'Chinamaxxing'-and it's less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America | Fortune

American cultural dominance is being challenged by a rising trend of Gen Z embracing Chinese culture online.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
4 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
2 days ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
4 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
2 days ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
more#artificial-intelligence
Social media marketing
fromVogue
20 hours ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
Marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
#instagram
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Psychology says the people who look the wealthiest on Instagram often aren't the ones with money, they're the ones who got trapped in a performance they can't figure out how to stop without admitting who they've quietly become - Silicon Canals

Instagram serves as a stage for performance rather than a window into real lives, often trapping users in a cycle of impression management.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Psychology says the people who look the wealthiest on Instagram often aren't the ones with money, they're the ones who got trapped in a performance they can't figure out how to stop without admitting who they've quietly become - Silicon Canals

Instagram serves as a stage for performance rather than a window into real lives, often trapping users in a cycle of impression management.
more#instagram
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Why the Most Viral Brand Posts All Have 1 Thing in Common (It's Not the Algorithm)

Creating viral social media content requires understanding audience engagement and incorporating elements like humor and relatability.
Education
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Teens Are Using AI to Create "Slander" Videos of Their Teachers

AI is being used by students to create mocking videos of teachers, damaging their reputations and spreading harmful content online.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
21 hours ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: The big lie warping America

Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromThe Village Voice
1 day ago

Sarthak Trikha Knows What Needs to Happen When a Viral Page Disappears Overnight - The Village Voice

Internet success can vanish quickly, highlighting the fragility of online presence and the importance of adaptability.
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

When kids want to watch their favorite creators, they go to YouTube

YouTube is the top platform for watching creators across every demographic of US children, according to a February report from Precisify.
Social media marketing
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question

Social media algorithms function as profit-driven products that classify and target content to create addictive engagement, causing harm and not meriting First Amendment protection.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hate Behind the Screen

Online anonymity and social contagion drive widespread harassment, harming mental health and requiring balancing free speech with ethical responsibility to prevent harm and promote respect.
Mental health
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Is social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can cause

Platform design features exploit human attention, fostering "automated attachment" and problematic use that challenges claims of personal responsibility and existing regulatory frameworks.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

Cheap, obvious AI-generated images and videos are widely shared and emotionally engage social media users, often spreading without meaningful scrutiny.
Mental health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Social media's mental health reckoning

A bellwether trial focuses on claims that social media design caused minors' mental-health harms, with Meta and YouTube remaining as defendants.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
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