Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature

"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.

WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts

WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.

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.

Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map

The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.

San Francisco chef implicated in viral TikTok video issues apology

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.

Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech

A federal judge has blocked a new Georgia law requiring age verification for social media accounts, saying she's concerned that the law restricts free speech.

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.

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.

Food-dumping 'social media prankster' arrested on Long Island

The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.

Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad

Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.

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.