Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Glendale Heights Oktoberfest is happening, despite confusion
Despite conflicting social media posts, Glendale Heights Oktoberfest is happening as planned, bringing live music, food, drinks and German-inspired festivities to the western suburbs.
Despite conflicting social media posts, Glendale Heights Oktoberfest is happening as planned, bringing live music, food, drinks and German-inspired festivities to the western suburbs.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Tyler Perry steps in to pay nearly $18K lien for 81-year-old Markham woman after FOX Chicago report
Tyler Perry is stepping in to help an 81-year-old Markham woman who has been displaced from her longtime home for more than six months after her insurance company denied her water damage claim.
Tyler Perry is stepping in to help an 81-year-old Markham woman who has been displaced from her longtime home for more than six months after her insurance company denied her water damage claim.
How Illinois will spend Meta settlement
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Meta’s multibillion-dollar settlement with 48 states, new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, and Illinois’ involvement in a mail-in ballot lawsuit.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls Good Good Golf merchandise after controversial video
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
'Benadryl Challenge': The health risks of the viral social media trend | ChicagoLIVE
A dangerous social media trend known as the "Benadryl Challenge" encourages teens to consume excessive amounts of the allergy medication in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Andrew Yockey, Health and Kinesiology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explains what you should know.
A dangerous social media trend known as the "Benadryl Challenge" encourages teens to consume excessive amounts of the allergy medication in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Andrew Yockey, Health and Kinesiology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explains what you should know.
TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta releases new feature using Instagram users' photos in AI images
Meta now lets anyone use Instagram users' public photos for AI images unless you opt out, stirring up debate over consent and privacy concerns. Principal Attorney Daliah Saper from Saper Law Offices, LLC explains the legal implications of this new feature.
Meta now lets anyone use Instagram users' public photos for AI images unless you opt out, stirring up debate over consent and privacy concerns. Principal Attorney Daliah Saper from Saper Law Offices, LLC explains the legal implications of this new feature.
Meta allows anyone's photos to be used in AI images unless users opt out
Meta is now letting anyone use Instagram users' public photos be used in AI-generated images unless you opt out. Data privacy and digital surveillance cybersecrurity expert Harry Maugans explains the new feature and the potential privacy concerns that come along with it.
Meta is now letting anyone use Instagram users' public photos be used in AI-generated images unless you opt out. Data privacy and digital surveillance cybersecrurity expert Harry Maugans explains the new feature and the potential privacy concerns that come along with it.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.