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US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

Privacy professionals

70% of teens in Australia still access social media despite bans

Law

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds

Fewer UK adults are engaging on social media, while AI usage is increasing and concerns about screentime are rising.

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

17 hours ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.

fromThe Washington Post

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US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Privacy professionals

fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.

70% of teens in Australia still access social media despite bans

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has led to millions of accounts being removed, but many children still access these platforms.

Law

2 Rough Social Media Rulings Could Actually Improve the Platforms | Muse by Clios

Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube signal a shift in accountability for social media platforms regarding child safety and mental health.

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds

Fewer UK adults are engaging on social media, while AI usage is increasing and concerns about screentime are rising.

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Mental health

20 hours ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.

Relationships

fromBustle

21 hours ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

fromThe Atlantic

2 hours ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.

Media industry

Marketing

fromSfgate

17 hours ago

Tips to create short-form video to reach new audiences

Creating short-form videos is essential for businesses to effectively reach audiences and drive growth.

#ai

fromQueerty

18 hours ago

LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

fromMashable

Privacy technologies

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

LGBT

fromQueerty

18 hours ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

Privacy technologies

fromMashable

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

#communication

fromJezebel

Psychology

Every Year, Human Beings Speak Fewer Words than They Used To, Study Suggests

A steady decline in spoken conversation has been observed over the past 14 years, with people speaking significantly fewer words each year.

14 hours ago

How "Supercommunicators" Make Conversations Work

There are three conversation types: practical, emotional, and social, with emotional intelligence playing a key role in effective communication.

fromJezebel

Every Year, Human Beings Speak Fewer Words than They Used To, Study Suggests

A steady decline in spoken conversation has been observed over the past 14 years, with people speaking significantly fewer words each year.

14 hours ago

How "Supercommunicators" Make Conversations Work

There are three conversation types: practical, emotional, and social, with emotional intelligence playing a key role in effective communication.

more#communication

5 hours ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

10 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

#kris-jenner

Women in technology

Why is everyone in China changing their profile picture to Kris Jenner?

Social media marketing

Why Chinese internet users are switching their profile pictures to Kris Jenner

Women in technology

Why is everyone in China changing their profile picture to Kris Jenner?

Online Community Development

Social media marketing

Why Chinese internet users are switching their profile pictures to Kris Jenner

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.

Intellectual property law

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

fromABA Journal

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.

Television

fromAol

20 hours ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.

EU data protection

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

Philosophy

fromThe Conversation

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.

Vue

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

#tiktok

Games

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

fromVariety

Film

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

Privacy technologies

TikTok ran ads for AI apps that let users undress strangers

Games

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

Digital life

TikTok Is Designed to Get Users Hooked

Social media marketing

TikTok adds in-app Cameo integration for creators

Games

TikTok DMs have a hidden easter egg-and it's no joke. How to find and play the secret emoji game

A hidden alligator emoji game is available in TikTok DMs, providing a fun distraction for users.

Film

fromVariety

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.

Privacy technologies

TikTok ran ads for AI apps that let users undress strangers

TikTok hosted over 50 sexually suggestive ads for apps promoting nonconsensual deepfake images, raising concerns about moderation failures.

Games

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.

TikTok Is Designed to Get Users Hooked

TikTok's algorithm effectively transforms casual users into heavy users by continuously adapting to their viewing preferences.

TikTok adds in-app Cameo integration for creators

TikTok and Cameo integration allows users to request personalized videos directly within the TikTok app.

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.

Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Instagram testing subscription that allows users to watch stories anonymously

Meta is launching Instagram Plus, a premium subscription service allowing anonymous Story views and rewatch counts, currently available in select countries.

How We Maxxed Maxxing

Looksmaxxing is a trend where young men pursue attractiveness through various means, including self-harm and humor.

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI acquires TBPN to enhance public engagement on AI while allowing the show to maintain editorial independence.

Sora never understood what makes social media work

OpenAI has discontinued Sora to refocus on enterprise services and coding, prioritizing its core business over social media ventures.

fromArs Technica

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.

OpenAI buys tech talkshow TBPN in push to shape AI narrative

OpenAI acquires TBPN to enhance public engagement on AI while allowing the show to maintain editorial independence.

Sora never understood what makes social media work

OpenAI has discontinued Sora to refocus on enterprise services and coding, prioritizing its core business over social media ventures.

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

Marketing

fromForbes

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.

fromRolling Out

Outloud Talent on what creators get wrong about brand deals

Outloud Talent manages over 150 creators, helping them monetize their platforms through brand deals and tailored support.

more#creator-economy

Relationships

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

Television

This company is turning YouTube videos into TV shows as streamers chase Gen Alpha

Streamers are launching creator content to attract Gen Alpha away from YouTube, with Pocket.watch leading the initiative.

Privacy professionals

fromExchangewire

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.

Film

fromVulture

What the Heck Is Going On in the Back Room in Backrooms?

A24's horror film Backrooms features a furniture-store employee discovering endless, eerie back rooms filled with unsettling sights.

fromFuturism

Bluesky Users Respond With Overwhelming Disgust to Platform's New AI

Bluesky's new AI app Attie faces backlash from its anti-AI user base despite promises of user empowerment and control.

fromThe Verge

Reddit is moving on from r/all

Reddit is deprecating r/all to enhance Home feed personalization and simplify the platform.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

21 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

Relationships

fromBustle

TikTok's "April Relationship Theory" Might Mean A Breakup Wave Is Coming

Spring prompts self-reflection and relationship evaluation, leading many to reconsider their partnerships during April.

Law

fromDailywire

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.

fromWCVB

4 hours ago

These creators helping viewers save money. Here's how

Deinfluencers encourage sustainable living and mindful spending, promoting alternatives to consumerism in response to economic challenges.

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

fromInc

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.

Mental health

Is social media addictive? The science reveals what's at stake

Doomscrolling is prevalent among American adults, especially millennials and Gen Z, raising concerns about social media addiction.

fromZDNET

How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally

Flipboard Surf aims to create a customizable social network experience by integrating various content types without relying on algorithms.

fromWIRED

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.

fromComplex

Spill App Launches 'What's the Tea?,' Explores Black Social Media Exchanges

This 'Black Paper' is a cultural exploration, not a trend report. The ethnographic research reveals how a community turns language into currency, ritualizes economic solidarity, and uses political engagement in daily survival.

Social media marketing

3 Ways to Assign Social Meaning in the Digital Age

Belonging is essential for fulfillment, especially in challenging times, yet the digital age complicates genuine connections.

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

#instagram

fromRouteNote Blog

Social media marketing

Does Instagram drive deeper connections between artists and fans? - RouteNote Blog

fromBGR

Social media marketing

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

fromThe Verge

Social media marketing

Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously

fromRouteNote Blog

Does Instagram drive deeper connections between artists and fans? - RouteNote Blog

Instagram is a key platform for music superfans, significantly enhancing artist engagement and support.

fromBGR

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy - BGR

Instagram is a major revenue source for Meta, generating $71 billion by 2025, and is testing a subscription service with new features.

fromThe Verge

Instagram tests letting you pay to view stories anonymously

Meta is testing an Instagram subscription with new features like anonymous story viewing and extended viewing times.

The Psychology of Watching Strangers on Social Media

Capgras delusion reveals how disrupted emotional brain circuits cause people to perceive loved ones as imposters, paralleling how social media strips away human warmth and authenticity in digital relationships.

fromDigiday

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity | TechCrunch

Cameo videos regularly go viral on TikTok, and TikTok talent delivered its strongest year yet on Cameo in 2025, according to Cameo CEO Steven Galanis.

Social media marketing

#meta-platforms

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

What's YOUR Online Language? There are 5 internet styles - take test

Five distinct 'Online Languages' categorize how people use the internet, reflecting personality traits and problem-solving approaches similar to love languages.

Apple

fromMail Online

2 months ago

Social media users amazed to discover secret message on paper emoji

Apple's paper emoji contains a hidden easter egg: a handwritten note addressed 'Dear Kate' signed 'John Appleseed' with lines from the 'Crazy Ones/Think Different' campaign.

#twitter

Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothing

Twitter has evolved significantly over 20 years, losing its original charm and becoming a platform filled with less engaging content.

Twitter at 20: How we lost the public square

Jack Dorsey's Twitter transformed communication but now struggles with declining value and user engagement under Elon Musk's ownership.

Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothing

Twitter has evolved significantly over 20 years, losing its original charm and becoming a platform filled with less engaging content.

Twitter at 20: How we lost the public square

Jack Dorsey's Twitter transformed communication but now struggles with declining value and user engagement under Elon Musk's ownership.

more#twitter

fromThe Drum

2 months ago

Research highlights similarities between US and UK social media users' behaviors

Overall, YouTube has proved to be the most used platform by both UK and US consumers (88% and 89% respectively). In the UK, YouTube is the number one platform of choice for Gen Z, being used by 93% of consumers. Whilst YouTube is the most popular platform in the US across all generations, with Meta nipping at its heels, Millennials are the generation using YouTube the most (93%).

Marketing

fromCurtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning

The Pros And Cons Of Major Social Media Apps | 710 WOR | Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning

Discord and similar social media platforms face criticism for inadequate monitoring of private communications, enabling both harmful activities like terrorist recruitment and positive community building.

fromFortune

1 month ago

Here are the 7 rules of group chats, including how to leave when you've had enough | Fortune

Group chat etiquette requires thoughtfulness and consideration, avoiding time-wasting questions, respecting members' attention, and ensuring shared content serves group interests.

fromThedrum

3 weeks ago

Why your social content should make people curious

It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.

Social media marketing

fromTheSavvyGamer

1 month ago

20 Ways The Comment Section Rewrote Culture - TheSavvyGamer

Comment sections transformed online interaction by turning reactions into visible currency, reshaping content creation, amplification, reputation management, and public behavior.