Claire Morris
@clairemarinm.bsky.social
CSULB Student - Journalism
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor... Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 with fines up to $33 million @pbsnews.org #csulbsoc
Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 with fines up to $33 million
Platforms could face fines of up to $33 million if the regulator enforcing the age limit identifies systemic breaches.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor... Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 with fines up to $33 million @pbsnews.org #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktoks... TikTok’s US Sell-off Deadline Is About To Expire Once Again @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
December 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktoks... TikTok’s US Sell-off Deadline Is About To Expire Once Again @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
apnews.com/article/mala... Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year @apnews.com #csulbsoc
Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Sunday that the Cabinet made this decision to protect young people from onli...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
apnews.com/article/mala... Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year @apnews.com #csulbsoc
fox59.com/news/nationa... ‘Serious consequences’: Police issue warnings about ‘door kick challenge’ on social media @fox59.bsky.social #csulbsoc
fox59.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
fox59.com/news/nationa... ‘Serious consequences’: Police issue warnings about ‘door kick challenge’ on social media @fox59.bsky.social #csulbsoc
abcnews.go.com/Internationa... Court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets @abcnews #csulbsoc
Court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets
Spanish legacy media companies in Spain have scored a victory against social media giant Meta after a Madrid-based court ordered that it must pay news outlets nearly half a billion euros in damages
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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
abcnews.go.com/Internationa... Court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets @abcnews #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsap... WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles
Like Instagram Notes, but for your WhatsApp profile instead.
www.socialmediatoday.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/whatsap... WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
go.bsky.app/redirect?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.socialmediatoday.com%2Fnews%2Ftiktok-announces-partnership-iheartmedia-iheart-radio-podcast-radio-content%2F805151%2F TikTok Partners With iHeartRadio to Help Creators Branch Into Audio @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
Expanded exposure opportunities for TikTok creators
TikTok Partners With iHeartRadio to Help Creators Branch Into Audio
The pair will launch the TikTok Podcast Network, which will feature up to 25 creator-led shows.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
go.bsky.app/redirect?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.socialmediatoday.com%2Fnews%2Ftiktok-announces-partnership-iheartmedia-iheart-radio-podcast-radio-content%2F805151%2F TikTok Partners With iHeartRadio to Help Creators Branch Into Audio @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/11/d... DeKalb County School District files lawsuit against major social media companies @atlantanewsfirst.com #csulbsoc
DeKalb County School District files lawsuit against major social media companies
The DeKalb County School District has filed a lawsuit against several major social media companies.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/11/d... DeKalb County School District files lawsuit against major social media companies @atlantanewsfirst.com #csulbsoc
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news... New York man accused of threatening Michigan district judge in social media posts @cbsnews.com #csulbsoc
New York man accused of threatening Michigan district judge in social media posts
A New York man is facing four charges relating to threats believed to be directed at a judge in Michigan.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news... New York man accused of threatening Michigan district judge in social media posts @cbsnews.com #csulbsoc
apnews.com/article/aust... Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16 @apnews.com #csulbsoc
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16
Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
apnews.com/article/aust... Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16 @apnews.com #csulbsoc
www.prweek.com/article/1938... How Zohran Mamdani turned social media engagement into votes @prweekus.bsky.social #csulbsoc
How Zohran Mamdani turned social media engagement into votes
Inside the digital strategy that built New York City’s youngest and most dynamic mayoral coalition.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
www.prweek.com/article/1938... How Zohran Mamdani turned social media engagement into votes @prweekus.bsky.social #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pintere... Pinterest Reaches 600M Users @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
Pinterest’s user growth is back on track, but revenue is slowing
Pinterest Reaches 600 Million Users
Pinterest's growth is back on track, now it just needs its revenue to follow-suit.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pintere... Pinterest Reaches 600M Users @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
mashable.com/article/tikt... TikTok announces two new AI tools for creators: Smart Split and AI Outline @mashable.com #csulbsoc
TikTok's new AI tools will auto-edit your long-form videos into TikTok-ready shorts.
TikTok announces two new AI tools for creators: Smart Split and AI Outline
TikTok announces two new AI features: AI Outline and Smart Split
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October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
mashable.com/article/tikt... TikTok announces two new AI tools for creators: Smart Split and AI Outline @mashable.com #csulbsoc
www.npr.org/2025/10/27/n... Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick @npr.org #csulbsoc
Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick
Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and reduce stress.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
www.npr.org/2025/10/27/n... Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick @npr.org #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pintere... Pinerest Adds New AI Recommendation Tools @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
Pinterest Adds New AI Recommendation Tools
This could be an easier way to showcase relevant items to each user.
www.socialmediatoday.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/pintere... Pinerest Adds New AI Recommendation Tools @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
Concerns of inflation, tariffs and a general cynicism over luxury prices have led to a “golden age” of secondhand shopping. Depop, the e-commerce app, has taken the “energy” of a good thrift store online with its bargains on secondhand treasures and a social media feel.
How Depop Captured the Heart of Gen Z
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October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat... OpenAI launches browser to compete with Google's Chrome @pbsnews.org #csulbsoc
OpenAI said Tuesday it is introducing its own web browser, Atlas, putting the ChatGPT maker in direct competition with Google as more internet users rely on artificial intelligence to answer their questions. https://to.pbs.org/3WBQCWh
OpenAI launches browser to compete with Google's Chrome
OpenAI says it is introducing its own web browser, called Atlas, entering direct competition with Google as more users rely on AI for answers.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat... OpenAI launches browser to compete with Google's Chrome @pbsnews.org #csulbsoc
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Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December @apnews.com #csulbsoc
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December @apnews.com #csulbsoc
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December
The Australian government has begun a public education campaign with tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of a world-first national 16-year age limit taking effect.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December @apnews.com #csulbsoc
Australia sharing tips on curbing social media for children before age limit starts in December @apnews.com #csulbsoc
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/m... Facebook founder Zuckerberg must take witness stand at social media safety trial, judge rules @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
Facebook founder Zuckerberg must take witness stand at social media safety trial, judge rules
Mark Zuckerberg will need to testify at the first trial over the adverse effects of social media on younger users, a Los Angeles judge ruled Monday.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/m... Facebook founder Zuckerberg must take witness stand at social media safety trial, judge rules @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr... Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users
New ways for teens to express themselves through generic icons.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr... Instagram Adds New App Icons for Teen Users @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
www.wired.com/story/byteda... How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot @wired.com #csulbsoc
An AI chatbot developed by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is now more popular than DeepSeek. The feat proves that user-friendly design often matters more than having the most advanced AI model.
How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot
An AI chatbot developed by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is now more popular than DeepSeek. The feat proves that user-friendly design often matters more than having the most advanced AI model.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
www.wired.com/story/byteda... How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot @wired.com #csulbsoc
www.npr.org/sections/sho... Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows @npr.org #csulbsoc
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
www.npr.org/sections/sho... Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows @npr.org #csulbsoc
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube... YouTube Launches Mental Health Assistance Content for Teens @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
YouTube Launches Mental Health Assistance Content for Teens
More assistance for teens dealing with mental health concerns.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube... YouTube Launches Mental Health Assistance Content for Teens @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #csulbsoc
www.wired.com/story/taylor... Fans Call on Taylor Swift to ‘Do Better’ After Accusations of Using AI for Promo Videos @wired.com #csulbsoc
So, as part of Taylor Swift's album rollout, there was a scavenger hunt involving videos that looked *really* AI-generated. So #SwiftiesAgainstAI became a thing and now the videos are impossible to find. Fandom outrage can be good!
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Fans Call on Taylor Swift to ‘Do Better’ After Accusations of Using AI for Promo Videos
A scavenger hunt campaign to promote Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” resulted in a viral #SwiftiesAgainstAI campaign.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
www.wired.com/story/taylor... Fans Call on Taylor Swift to ‘Do Better’ After Accusations of Using AI for Promo Videos @wired.com #csulbsoc