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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Hallowell mayor apologizes for ‘militancy’ comment aimed at local Pride Alliance
Mayor George LaPointe made the comment in a conversation that was recorded without his knowledge and shared on social media.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2024
AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that?
Platforms are trying to balance the demand for instant chatbot assistance with the desire to connect with humans.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2024
Supreme Court defers on state online content moderation laws
Lower courts must better define the stakes of free-speech issues in the disputes, the high court decided.
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PublishedJune 17, 2024
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy said the use of just a warning label wouldn't make social media safe for young people, but it would be a part of the steps needed to do so.
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PublishedJune 7, 2024
New York moves to ban ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids
A bill would let parents block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Young people need more social media protection, senators say
Maine's Angus King backs a bipartisan bill to restrict use by youngsters and clamp down on tech firms.
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PublishedMay 7, 2024
TikTok sues U.S. to block law that could lead to ban
If TikTok loses what's expected to be a protracted fight, it says it will be forced to shut down next year.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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PublishedApril 11, 2024
Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
Instagram and other social media companies have faced growing criticism for not doing enough to protect young people.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2024
Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions
The former president won't be able to cash out the deal's windfall immediately.
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