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State, Capital Region authorities warn of ‘dangerous’ social media trend

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State, Capital Region authorities warn of ‘dangerous’ social media trend
Both state and Capital Region law enforcement agencies are warning parents about a new social media trend called the “Chromebook Challenge.”
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May 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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What the New Pope’s Social Media Posts Point to About His Politics

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May 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Ex-Facebook employee to tell Congress the company undermined U.S. national security

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Ex-Facebook employee to tell Congress the company undermined national security
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Facebook, is set to testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee Wednesday. Meta has disputed her account.
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May 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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LinkedIn Takes First Steps Toward Creator Monetization With ‘BrandLink’

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LinkedIn Takes First Steps Toward Creator Monetization With ‘BrandLink’
Expanded video ad placement options on LinkedIn.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Georgia is the 8th state sued over age verification for children on websites

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Georgia is the 8th state sued over age verification for children on websites
Georgia's law requiring parental consent for children to use social media is being challenged in court.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Trump's social media post targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status could create problems for the IRS

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Trump's social media post targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status could create problems for the IRS
Tax and legal experts say the appearance of Trump's directing the IRS to take action could work in Harvard’s favor if a legal battle ensues.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Maryland and Virginia named in top 10 most social media obsessed states

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Maryland and Virginia named in top 10 most social media obsessed states
In a recent study, Maryland and Virginia were both named as some of the most social media-obsessed states.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban
The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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California Proposal to Tax Social Media Gathers Momentum

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California proposal to tax social media gathers momentum
A bill that would tax digital advertising revenue on social media platforms has advanced in the California state legislature.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

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Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.
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April 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts

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New US Justice Dept policy cracks down on social media posts
President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to post anything on social media related to their government work, after a wave of new political appointees took to cheerleading Trump and castigating his opponents online.
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April 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses To Help Brands Enhance Engagement

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Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses To Help Brands Enhance Engagement
A new way for brands to tap into Snap’s popular Lens tools.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Meta's Community Notes will use tech from Elon Musk's X

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Meta's Community Notes on FB and Instagram will use tech from Elon Musk's X
The feature will roll out on March 18 on Facebook, Instagram and Threads in the United States.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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TikTok reportedly stays on App Store after assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi

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TikTok reportedly stays on App Store after assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi
Apple will keep TikTok on its App Store for at least 75 more days after receiving assurances from Attorney General Pam Bondi, Bloomberg News reported.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust

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Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ou...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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ACCC takes Meta to court over Facebook scam ads depicting Australian identities

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ACCC takes Meta to court over Facebook scam ads depicting Australian identities
Dick Smith, Andrew Forrest among prominent people used on cryptocurrency and other scam ads without approval
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March 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom Criticizes ‘Tech Oligarchy’ in the U.S.

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom condemns ‘tech oligarchy running our country’
Online safety advocates hope to leverage animosity toward tech’s relationship with Donald Trump to regulate the industry.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Oracle Advances as TikTok’s Likely Partner in US

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Oracle Advances as TikTok’s Likely Partner in US
Oracle seems to be the US government's preferred partner, though the details remain incomplete.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Transgender Teacher Faces Death Threats After Congresswoman’s Mocking Post

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A Trans Teacher Is Getting Death Threats After Rep. Nancy Mace Mocked Her on X
“I had such a glow-up on HRT that I am now an enemy of the state,” the teacher joked darkly in a TikTok video.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Mental Health Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

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Social media warning labels proposed by Minnesota lawmakers
A new proposal by Minnesota lawmakers would require a social media platform to show users an initial mental health warning label, as well as, an occasional pop-up timer tracking their time spent on an...
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March 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Australia Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

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Can Australia really ban children from social media?
The first country to attempt a ban knows the world is watching but not how its ‘dang legislation’ will actually work. These are the options
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March 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Meta Wins Emergency Ruling to Block Memoir on Zuckerberg and Sandberg

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Meta wins emergency ruling in scramble to block sordid tell-all memoir on Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg
The book claims that Sandberg once spent $13,000 on lingerie for herself and a young female assistant who she later invited to “come to bed.”
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March 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Albania Starts Turning Off TikTok Amid Concern Over Youth Violence

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Albania starts turning off TikTok amid concern over youth violence
TikTok users in Albania are experiencing difficulties accessing the popular short video app after a one-year government ban took effect on Thursday, prompted by concerns that social media is fuelling youth violence in and outside school.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Digg Plans Relaunch Focused on ‘Humanity and Connection’

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Digg to relaunch with focus on 'humanity and connection'
Before Reddit there was Digg, which popularized up- and down-votes on online posts. Now the founders of both platforms — social media veterans Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian — are relaunching the early...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Reddit Cofounder Alexis Ohanian Expresses Interest in Acquiring TikTok

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Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says he wants to buy TikTok and set a 'new standard' in social media
"TikTok has been a game-changer for creators, and it's future should be built by them," Ohanian wrote in an X post.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM