Andres Velazquez
@vandrres.bsky.social
- CSULB Communications Student
- All posts are for Journalism Course
- All posts are for Journalism Course
Um what is this, A.I. death threats are becoming more realistic as user are generating images and sounds of their victims in violent situations? More on www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b... @nytimes.com #csulbsoc
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Um what is this, A.I. death threats are becoming more realistic as user are generating images and sounds of their victims in violent situations? More on www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/b... @nytimes.com #csulbsoc
How serious are you about social media because this family moved to UK to avoid new Australian social media ban on those under 16. Here www.bbc.com/news/article... #csulbsoc
Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban
Beck and Bec Lea say the move will allow their teenage daughter to keep making content.
www.bbc.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
How serious are you about social media because this family moved to UK to avoid new Australian social media ban on those under 16. Here www.bbc.com/news/article... #csulbsoc
Yall think there’s some sort of beef between Google and Disney, the two sides did not meet an agreement and Disney Networks were pulled from YouTube TV. More on www.nbcnews.com/business/med... @nbcnews.com #csulb
Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
Other channels that vanished from Google’s pay TV platform include the Disney Channel, FX and Nat Geo.
www.nbcnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Yall think there’s some sort of beef between Google and Disney, the two sides did not meet an agreement and Disney Networks were pulled from YouTube TV. More on www.nbcnews.com/business/med... @nbcnews.com #csulb
What do we think of this, LA judge orders Mark Zuckerberg to testify on, social media with young users www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/m... @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.
www.cnbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
What do we think of this, LA judge orders Mark Zuckerberg to testify on, social media with young users www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/m... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
This is huge, unions fight back trump administration after a program was using social media to view posts of Visa card holders www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Unions sue Trump administration over social media 'surveillance' program
The lawsuit filed Thursday is the latest of several challenges to the Trump administration’s screening of visa holders’ social media activity.
www.nbcnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This is huge, unions fight back trump administration after a program was using social media to view posts of Visa card holders www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
How we feel about more parental controls on social media, good for parents? Bad for young teens? www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
Beginning early next year, parents will be able to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether. They will not be able to turn off Meta’s AI assistant.
www.nbcnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
How we feel about more parental controls on social media, good for parents? Bad for young teens? www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
A.I. has already seen negative backlash but cutting jobs around that skill might bring a more negative perspective to it from Meta www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/t... @nytimes.com #csulbsoc
Meta Cuts 600 Jobs at A.I. Superintelligence Labs
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
A.I. has already seen negative backlash but cutting jobs around that skill might bring a more negative perspective to it from Meta www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/t... @nytimes.com #csulbsoc
Okay so this happened a couple weeks ago but I didn’t realize Trump was VERY active online after the government shutdown. I’m not sure if what he says is very appropriate as a sitting president. Take a look. apnews.com/article/trum... @apnews.com #csulbsoc
The government shuts down, and Trump goes online — very online
President Donald Trump has been frenetically posting on social media during the government shutdown.
apnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Okay so this happened a couple weeks ago but I didn’t realize Trump was VERY active online after the government shutdown. I’m not sure if what he says is very appropriate as a sitting president. Take a look. apnews.com/article/trum... @apnews.com #csulbsoc
So looks like California is trying to combat AI with laws that protect the usage from minors with age verification. Is this a win for Anti-AI? www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/h... @cnbc.com #csulb
California just passed new AI and social media laws. Here's what they mean for Big Tech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills Monday targeting child online safety as concerns over AI and social media use keep mounting.
www.cnbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:33 AM
So looks like California is trying to combat AI with laws that protect the usage from minors with age verification. Is this a win for Anti-AI? www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/h... @cnbc.com #csulb
Look into this! Meta takes down Facebook group that was meant to target ICE agents. How do we feel about this? www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/m... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
Meta removes Facebook page allegedly used to target ICE agents after pressure from DOJ
Meta removed a Facebook group page that was allegedly used to "dox and target" U.S. ICE agents in Chicago after being contacted by Department of Justice.
www.cnbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Look into this! Meta takes down Facebook group that was meant to target ICE agents. How do we feel about this? www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/m... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
How could Instagram possibly make their app more PG-13. I feel as though the app has gone far too deep into a more mature app. Here www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Instagram says it's making the app more 'PG-13' for teens
After outrage over teens’ well-being on Instagram erupted, the company said it would adopt the film industry’s approach to content and aim to give teens a PG-13 experience.
www.nbcnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
How could Instagram possibly make their app more PG-13. I feel as though the app has gone far too deep into a more mature app. Here www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Yk how our elders say social media is the problem, well this might prove it. Kids who are actively using social media score lower on tests. More on www.npr.org/sections/sho... @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.
www.npr.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Yk how our elders say social media is the problem, well this might prove it. Kids who are actively using social media score lower on tests. More on www.npr.org/sections/sho... @npr.org #csulbsoc
This is pretty interesting, former Meta Affairs Chief Nick Clegg stated that tech companies should stay away from politics after the current situation with TikTok. More on www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/m... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
Ex-Meta global affairs chief says tech should stay out of politics
Former Meta president of global affairs chief Nick Clegg said tech companies should keep a distance from politics.
www.cnbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This is pretty interesting, former Meta Affairs Chief Nick Clegg stated that tech companies should stay away from politics after the current situation with TikTok. More on www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/m... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
So VP Vance has said that they have successfully separated ByteDance from TikTok. They now have control over our date security. How can we know our data is safe? More on www.cnbc.com/2025/09/28/j... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
JD Vance ‘confident' the U.S. has 'successfully separated' TikTok from China parent company ByteDance
Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the president's recent executive order regarding the acquisition of TikTok on "Fox News Sunday."
www.cnbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
So VP Vance has said that they have successfully separated ByteDance from TikTok. They now have control over our date security. How can we know our data is safe? More on www.cnbc.com/2025/09/28/j... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
So this might anger some social media users. It looks like Snapchat may start to charge its users for storing their old photos? Why do they need to do this? More on www.bbc.com/news/article... #csulbsoc
Snapchat to start charging users for Memories storage
It has not said how much the storage plans will cost UK users, only that they were part of a "gradual global rollout".
www.bbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
So this might anger some social media users. It looks like Snapchat may start to charge its users for storing their old photos? Why do they need to do this? More on www.bbc.com/news/article... #csulbsoc
Something fun to talk about, looks like the rapture did not happen. Social Media went viral pushing rapture narratives that would have began yesterday. More on www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
'RaptureTok' videos go viral on social media
'RaptureTok' videos go viral on social media
www.nbcnews.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Something fun to talk about, looks like the rapture did not happen. Social Media went viral pushing rapture narratives that would have began yesterday. More on www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
So this is pretty funny, @jimmykimmel.com gets pulled off the air for 6 days because according to President Donald Trump he has no talent nor audience. Well...his return has generated record breaking attention on Youtube. More on www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv... @rollingstone.com #csulbsoc
Jimmy Kimmel's Comeback Monologue Breaks His YouTube Record
Jimmy Kimmel scored record YouTube views with his 30-minute-long comeback monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after the show was pulled from airing.
www.rollingstone.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
So this is pretty funny, @jimmykimmel.com gets pulled off the air for 6 days because according to President Donald Trump he has no talent nor audience. Well...his return has generated record breaking attention on Youtube. More on www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv... @rollingstone.com #csulbsoc
Huh...Trump will finally sign a deal with TikTok. After months and months of dragging this narrative Trump is expected to sign this deal as soon as tomorrow 9/25/25. How does China feel about this? Check it out www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
President Trump expected to sign TikTok deal on Thursday
CNBC's Morgan Brennan and Eunice Yoon discuss news that President Trump plans to sign a TikTok deal on September 25, 2025, according to the White House press secretary.
www.cnbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Huh...Trump will finally sign a deal with TikTok. After months and months of dragging this narrative Trump is expected to sign this deal as soon as tomorrow 9/25/25. How does China feel about this? Check it out www.cnbc.com/video/2025/0... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
Update on Trump and TikTok deal post, Trump has reportedly reached a framework deal with China in which involves American stake holders that hold majority of TikTok's parent company ByteDance. Will China go through? www.cnbc.com/2025/09/16/t... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
TikTok deal to include new investors with ByteDance; Oracle to keep cloud agreement, sources say
Deal talks have dragged, with President Donald Trump extending the deadline three times since taking office in January.
www.cnbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Update on Trump and TikTok deal post, Trump has reportedly reached a framework deal with China in which involves American stake holders that hold majority of TikTok's parent company ByteDance. Will China go through? www.cnbc.com/2025/09/16/t... @cnbc.com #csulbsoc
Is this censorship or a reasonable suspension? A California teacher has been put on leave for a negaive statement made on the death of Charlie Kirk on a post. More on abc7chicago.com/post/las-vir... @abc7.bsky.social #csulbsoc
School district employe placed on leave in California after social media post about Charlie Kirk
A California school district employee is out of the classroom after a social media post was made on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
abc7chicago.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Is this censorship or a reasonable suspension? A California teacher has been put on leave for a negaive statement made on the death of Charlie Kirk on a post. More on abc7chicago.com/post/las-vir... @abc7.bsky.social #csulbsoc
What is Trump's plan here? Trump has reportedly extended the TikTok ban again for the fourth time. Why? Check more on www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after framework deal with China is reached
The order signed by Trump means the popular social media app will be available in the U.S. through mid-December.
www.nbcnews.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
What is Trump's plan here? Trump has reportedly extended the TikTok ban again for the fourth time. Why? Check more on www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Woah, Pete Hegseth orders his staff to relieve service members who publish negative posts on social media. Could this be considered censorship as members aren't subject to be fired from criticizing a civilian? Find more on www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Pete Hegseth tells Pentagon staff to hunt for negative Charlie Kirk posts by service members
Several people have already been relieved of their jobs because of their posts on social media, defense officials told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Woah, Pete Hegseth orders his staff to relieve service members who publish negative posts on social media. Could this be considered censorship as members aren't subject to be fired from criticizing a civilian? Find more on www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat... @nbcnews.com #csulbsoc
Are we going to see more security on social media as California hints a new law to add tabaco-style warnings? Check it out www.politico.com/news/2025/09... @politico.com #csulbsoc
Tobacco-style warning labels for social media move closer to California law
The home of big tech could require warning labels for social media, similar to cigarette packs, under a bill heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.politico.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Are we going to see more security on social media as California hints a new law to add tabaco-style warnings? Check it out www.politico.com/news/2025/09... @politico.com #csulbsoc
I think it's time for us to be less transparent on serious issues because FBI Director Patel made a post that led to many conclusions on the status of costudy of Charlie Kirk's suspect. More on www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-dir... @cbsnews.com #csulbsoc
Patel says he doesn't regret social media post about Charlie Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
www.cbsnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I think it's time for us to be less transparent on serious issues because FBI Director Patel made a post that led to many conclusions on the status of costudy of Charlie Kirk's suspect. More on www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-dir... @cbsnews.com #csulbsoc
Answer this, should social media in general be liable for the dangers it could bring to kids, well Uvalde families believe so, more on apnews.com/article/meta...
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Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit
Lawyers for the media giant Meta says a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, should be thrown out.
apnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Answer this, should social media in general be liable for the dangers it could bring to kids, well Uvalde families believe so, more on apnews.com/article/meta...
@apnews.com #csulbsoc
@apnews.com #csulbsoc