Verdicts against Meta, YouTube to reshape big tech legal protections
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
A Los Angeles jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to addict young users. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in social media addiction trial
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.
Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
McDonald's CEO shares blunt career advice on Instagram
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski delivered some candid career advice in a recent Instagram video.
Ukraine peace deal made with Russia, US official says
Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal that would lead to the end of the war with Russia, a U.S. official told FOX News.
Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal that would lead to the end of the war with Russia, a U.S. official told FOX News.
Meta?s platform overrun by deepfake scams?
A new Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers who use deepfake videos of lawmakers to promote fictitious government benefits are among the top political ad spenders on Meta platforms. Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, explains findings of report.
A new Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers who use deepfake videos of lawmakers to promote fictitious government benefits are among the top political ad spenders on Meta platforms. Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, explains findings of report.
Political trolling: Newsom vs. Trump
Kevin Wallsten, political science professor, at California State University, Long Beach, explains impact of Governor Newsom's move by using social media to take jabs at President Trump.
Kevin Wallsten, political science professor, at California State University, Long Beach, explains impact of Governor Newsom's move by using social media to take jabs at President Trump.
Sonoma County sues all major social media giants
Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.
Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.
How to teach your kids about deepfakes
Deepfakes can cause long-lasting damage to children. Research by Kara Alaimo, author of the book Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls ? And How We Can Take It Back. Alaimo is also a communication professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Deepfakes can cause long-lasting damage to children. Research by Kara Alaimo, author of the book Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls ? And How We Can Take It Back. Alaimo is also a communication professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Trump subject of apparent assassination attempt, FBI says
The FBI says it's investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The FBI says it's investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Cars set on fire at multiple Oakland sideshows
Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.
Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Bay Area teen found safe after going missing for days
A Bay Area family has found their missing teen who they had feared was in danger.
A Bay Area family has found their missing teen who they had feared was in danger.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.