YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
California restaurant fires award-winning chef, shuts down after viral spat with TikTok influencer
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.
Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
RFK Jr.'s choice of attire while hiking in Arizona sparks online chatter
It's not often that one sees a member of the president's cabinet hiking in Phoenix on an otherwise average weekend day, but what Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was wearing during his Camelback Mountain hike on July 19 sparked discussions online.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
Georgia teen charged in parents' deaths sought help from TikTok influencers
Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is accused of killing her parents, months after allegedly urging TikTok creators to raise awareness about the case.
X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, steps down from social media platform
Linda Yaccarino was with the company for two years.
ICEBlock app alerts users of nearby ICE sightings
The app functions similarly to Waze, allowing users to pinpoint sightings on a map, add details, and send push alerts to others within a five-mile radius.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Influencer and mother of 7, Gloria Zamora, shot and killed during date by ex-husband, family says
Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora was apparently on a date when her ex-husband approached the two and opened fire, killing them both.
Trump delays TikTok ban again: What to know
It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline.
President Trump throws TikTok a lifeline as ban deadline approaches
The president plans to sign an order this week to "keep TikTok up and running."
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
Singer goes viral for singing National Anthem in Spanish at Dodgers game: 'I stand with you'
Singer and social media star, Nezza, went viral after she sang the National Anthem in Spanish ahead of a Dodgers game over the weekend.
Elon Musk backs off feud with Trump, says he regrets social media posts
The billionaire posted on social media “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far."
Khaby Lame, most-followed TikToker, headed home after ICE detainment: Reports
Khaby Lame was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.