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Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

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Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds

Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.

December 12, 2023 2:53pm CST
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning TikTok blocked by judge who calls it unconstitutional

Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning TikTok blocked by judge who calls it unconstitutional

The ban was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. and was based on some Montana lawmakers arguing that the Chinese government could access user information from TikTok.

December 1, 2023 8:42am CST
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.

November 27, 2023 9:41am CST
More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says

More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says

The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.

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Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star

Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star

Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."

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TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund

TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund

Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.

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Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section

Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section

First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.

October 20, 2023 7:33am CDT
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.

October 18, 2023 6:10am CDT
Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.

October 16, 2023 7:10pm CDT
Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court

Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court

Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.

October 12, 2023 9:52am CDT
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot

Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot

Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.

October 4, 2023 12:17pm CDT
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.

September 29, 2023 12:36pm CDT
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024

X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024

Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.

September 29, 2023 12:24pm CDT
Traffic surged 1,226% on Vote.org after Taylor Swift urged fans to register to vote

Traffic surged 1,226% on Vote.org after Taylor Swift urged fans to register to vote

Taylor Swift posted an Instagram Story urging her 272 million followers to register to vote using Vote.org. Swifties did not disappoint.

September 21, 2023 10:03am CDT
Colts' Kylen Granson does newborn photo shoot to celebrate first NFL touchdown

Colts' Kylen Granson does newborn photo shoot to celebrate first NFL touchdown

Kylen Granson didn't get to celebrate on field because it wasn't ruled a touchdown until after review.

September 20, 2023 3:13pm CDT
Elon Musk suggests he'll charge X users a fee to be on platform

Elon Musk suggests he'll charge X users a fee to be on platform

The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.

September 19, 2023 10:56am CDT
Donald Trump Georgia jail records: Height, weight listed has social media buzzing

Donald Trump Georgia jail records: Height, weight listed has social media buzzing

As former president Donald Trump has officially surrendered in Georgia, social media is going crazy over his listed height and weight.

August 24, 2023 7:29pm CDT
Facebook users have until Aug. 25 to file claim for lawsuit settlement money — what to know

Facebook users have until Aug. 25 to file claim for lawsuit settlement money — what to know

If you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.

August 21, 2023 5:50pm CDT
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