Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators
New Mexico's attorney general is suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram claiming it failed to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them.
YouTube influencer Trevor Jacob, who intentionally crashed plane for clout, sentenced
Trevor Jacob, a 30-year-old pilot and YouTuber who admitted to intentionally crashing his plane in a California forest to boost views on his channel, was sentenced Monday.
Thousands of fake Facebook accounts shut down by Meta were primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta says it disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts that were used to spread politically partisan content in the U.S. before the 2024 election.
'Go F--- yourself:' Musk uses expletive to say he doesn't care about fleeing advertisers
Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.
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.
Mom's viral TikTok sums up modern middle-class struggle; 'We're all one financial crisis away from disaster'
Mackenzie Moan's tearful TikTok confession resonated with thousands of middle-class Americans. Hear her exclusive interview.
Mackenzie Moan discusses viral TikTok video
Mackenzie Moan went viral after she shared a video discussing the financial hardships her family faces dispute living in a two-income household.
This LA Clippers star receives the ‘thirstiest’ comments online in the NBA: study
A study reveals this NBA superstar receives the highest number of ‘thirsty’ comments on one social media platform across the league.
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.
TikTok allows users to save songs directly to music apps
Music lovers, rejoice! TikTok has created a new feature that makes it easier to save songs you like.
Blind social media star shatters stigmas
FOX 11’s Sandra Endo shares Molly Burke’s inspirational story.
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.
LAPD YouTube account restored after suspension
YouTube had suspended the Los Angeles Police Department's Headquarters channel over a graphic video posted in an effort to identify suspects who attacked a man in Venice.
Book illustrates how Black culture drives language
That new word you just heard on social media is probably connected to something Black Americans have been saying for generations.
OC parents concerned after pictures of students in locker rooms shared on social media
The parent of an Anaheim middle school students said she's raised concerns about social media accounts sharing photos of students in their underwear in locker rooms, or using the bathroom.
Judge threatens to hold Donald Trump in contempt after deleted post is found on campaign website
Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial judge has threatened to hold the former president in contempt.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Here are some ways to help identify and prevent bullying, expert says
In today's world, bullying has become an increasingly pervasive and concerning issue, largely due to the influence of social media.
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.