Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Social media CEOs testify before Congress on child safety; Zuckerberg apologizes to parents
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap and Discord testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Families protested the hearing, holding pictures of their children, who've lost their lives because of what the families say are the negative impacts of social media.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Stolen Instagram pics used in deepfake AI porn: What to know
Two Southern California women, who have been victimized by deepfake pornography, issued a warning that your social media photos could be stolen and manipulated to produce explicit and non-consensual content.
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
Deepfake: What is it, and why is it so dangerous?
Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Families call out social media CEOs for harm to their children
Sam Chapman lost his son to fentanyl poisoning in 2021, after he said a drug dealer found his son through Snapchat. Chapman will be one of dozens of family members calling out social media CEOs as they're set to testify to Congress this week.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users
Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.
Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
California bill would prevent new cars from driving more than 10 mph above speed limit
California lawmakers are considering a new bill that would put the brakes on speeding.
Lancaster sexual assault suspect allegedly targeted victims on dating apps
Dijon Darrell O'Neal was arrested on suspicion of rape, forced oral copulation, and false imprisonment. He was being held without bail and investigators believe there are more victims.
Mark Zuckerberg plans to build advanced AI, worrying experts
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.