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Kristi Noem: Internet reacts to new hunting dog photo
Social media users are sounding off after the former Homeland Security Secretary shared a picture with her new pup.
Meta Muse AI is sparking major backlash from OnlyFans creators
Adult content creators are calling out the double standard of Meta allowing its Muse AI to sext while they face constant censorship on Instagram.
TikTok bans ad account for new documentary about Elon Musk
The film from director Alex Gibney is facing major roadblocks on social media platforms.
Ryan Amacher: The man behind the viral Talarico rumor has extremist history
The influencer who pushed false claims about James Talarico has a history of posting antisemitic, racist, and pro-Nazi content online.
AI influencers are stealing comedians' jokes to bait followers
Busty, AI-generated 'comics' are racking up millions of views by recycling viral stand-up bits to funnel users into adult subscription sites.
Farcaster: Balaji Srinivasan’s new 'Network State Protocol' kicks off with bans
The decentralized social platform was acquired by Network School, which is now enforcing a strict 'code of conduct' that has already triggered account restrictions.
Instagram and TikTok are suppressing women's health content
Creators say AI moderation is flagging vital health info as 'sensitive' or political, causing a major shadowbanning issue for legitimate health pages.
Meta Muse AI can sext and the company is totally chill with it
While Meta’s AI agent is busy handling your calendar, it's also down for some NSFW interactions, raising questions about the company's inconsistent moderation.
Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play: Shop owner says harassment is out of control
The Brooklyn boutique says a viral dispute over a $15,000 mechanical bird has spiraled into threats and hate speech, leaving staff feeling unsafe.
Facebook Your Algorithm: Meta lets you tell the AI what you actually want
Meta’s new AI tool lets you talk directly to your feed, ditching the guesswork for a personalized scrolling experience.
Social media and AI: Why parents are pulling the plug on tech
Parents are officially over the experiment, opting to lock down their kids' digital lives as concerns about mental health and data privacy hit an all-time high.
Reality TV stars: Why our parasocial obsessions get so messy
Dr. Rebecca Trelease explains the intense, often manufactured bond we form with reality romance stars and why the 'hero' edit can be so deceptive.
Pete Hegseth's livestreamed execution plan tests digital boundaries
The Pentagon plans to broadcast the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, sparking a major clash between government power and tech platform content policies.
Recruitment CEO linked to doxxing campaign targeting RNLI and activists
A recruitment firm boss is under fire for allegedly running an X account that scraped data to harass humanitarian workers and anti-racism advocates.
Orkut is staging a comeback, but its founder needs your help first
The early 2000s social network might return if you sign up to show you're over the current algorithm-heavy vibe.
Meta Bans TikTok Ads in Major Escalation of Social Media Rivalry
Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant is officially blocking ByteDance from running ads across its platforms in the US and beyond.
Meta stock: Why Zuckerberg's company is winning despite the drama
While lawsuits and public hate hit a fever pitch, Meta's financials are proving that their grip on the market is basically Teflon.
Charlamagne tha God is keeping it 100 on mental health and digital fatigue
The media icon wants you to stop doomscrolling and start prioritizing real-life connections, no cap.
OpenAI teen safety guardrails fail to stop risks, new research finds
Common Sense Media warns that ChatGPT's teen safety features are an 'unacceptable risk' as parental alerts for crises frequently fail.
Mikey Madison: Why she refuses to join the social media hype
The Social Reckoning star explains her choice to stay offline while her co-stars weigh in on the pressures of the digital age.
Ed Choi: The influencer behind the viral Nithya Raman 'fascist' video
The creator behind the controversial interview with LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is known for sparking massive online debates over social justice issues.
Manchester City fans: Why the club's army is defending the regime
As the massive scandal rocks football, some fans are going to the mat for their club owners—and experts say the cause runs way deeper than just team loyalty.
Meta Muse AI: The new chatbot documenting your social circle
Meta's viral AI assistant is building detailed "memory" pages on your friends and family, and experts are calling the vibe highkey creepy.
Donald Trump: Three students arrested for threats before Alabama rally
The students allegedly posted violent threats on social media ahead of the former president’s Friday appearance at the University of South Alabama.
Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis have broken up, and it's peak internet drama
The mother of four of Musk's children confirmed the split in a bizarrely public post that is lowkey giving us major main character energy.
Reddit to sunset RSS feeds and public API access
The platform is pulling the plug on traditional data access tools in a move to wall off its content from AI scrapers.
Reddit is restricting Old Reddit access even more
The platform is locking out casual users to combat scraping, but loyalists are worried about the site's long-term future.
Florida teen hit by truck while filming haircut stunt for TikTok
An 18-year-old is in serious condition after a late-night social media stunt in Ocala went horribly wrong.
Content Creation Degrees: Is a $30k Diploma Worth the Hype?
Universities are now offering degrees in content creation, but do you actually need a expensive piece of paper to build your brand?
Brian Dawkins: NFL demands DHS take down 'unauthorized' border video
Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins says he never gave consent for his likeness to be used in a government social media post about border security.
World News Day: Why the media industry is lowkey spiraling
Over 1,000 news outlets are joining forces to remind us that actual reporting is worth saving while the industry fights to stay relevant.
San Francisco Giants fan hits back after viral 'mom of the year' clip
After a clip of a mom at a game went viral, she’s setting the record straight about her husband and the toxic backlash that followed.
Dakota Johnson is officially over the internet's obsession with her love life
The actor is shutting down the 'futile' rumors about her dating life and officially logging off social media for good.
Meta reverses course on ads for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary
After initially blocking promos for the upcoming film, Meta admitted the move was a mistake and is now letting the ads run.
NPR podcast comment section becomes accidental group chat for middle schoolers
When you’re banned from social media, you find a way: kids are using Spotify podcast comments to talk to their friends.
Meta Muse: Is this cute new AI charm the Tamagotchi we actually need?
Mark Zuckerberg just dropped a new wearable AI assistant that’s lowkey giving Tamagotchi vibes.
Jersey students: Your take on AI and social media is needed
A new survey wants the lowdown on your daily life, from scrolling habits to what's going on at home.
Meta Muse AI: Is this cute mascot making you drop your guard?
Meta’s AI agent mascot Jolly is giving major Tamagotchi vibes, but experts warn that the ‘cute factor’ might be a strategy to keep you from asking questions.
TikTok settles with Alabama for $100M over youth addiction claims
The platform is dropping big cash and adding stricter user limits to dodge a high-stakes trial.
AI comedy: why comedians are roasting the tech "revolution"
From subway pranks to viral sketches, comedians are using humor to poke holes in the "inevitable" AI narrative.
The 'Burnerverse': How anonymous accounts are weaponizing viral harassment
A deep dive into the disturbing trend of college sports fan accounts turning the sexual humiliation of young women into a sick, participatory internet sport.