September 17, 2024 Uber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmark In a new system aimed at providing better safety, the ride-hailing service will cross-check passenger account information with third-party databases. BY Jennifer Mattson In an effort to make ride hailing safer and easier, Uber announced a new … Continue reading Uber is launching a blue verification badge. Here’s how riders can get a social media-style checkmark
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Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules A federal judge struck down part of a Texas law known as the Scope Act. karissa bell Tue, Sep 3, 2024 A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can’t be required to block certain types of … Continue reading Social media companies can’t be forced to block teens from seeing ‘harmful’ content, judge rules
National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers
National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers The billions of records stolen from the company had been leaked online mariella moon Sat, Aug 17, 2024 Glowimages via Getty Images A data dump that contains 2.7 billion records of personal information for people living in the US, including their … Continue reading National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers
Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission
July 12, 2024 Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission ‘Sabotage’ was a single from the group’s 1994 album ‘Ill Communication’ and gained fame for its music video, a parody of 1970s television police dramas. BY Reuters The Beastie Boys have sued restaurant owner Brinker International in New York … Continue reading Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission
N.Y. governor signs bill targeting ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids
June 20, 2024 N.Y. governor signs bill targeting ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids Under the legislation, feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram would be limited for people under age 18 to posts from accounts they follow, rather than content suggested by an automated algorithm. BY Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy … Continue reading N.Y. governor signs bill targeting ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids
Why experts say we don’t need warning labels for social media platforms
June 19, 2024 Why experts say we don’t need warning labels for social media platforms Research is divided on whether social media helps or hurts teens’ mental health. BY Chris Stokel-Walker Warning labels are put onto products that can seriously harm our health, like alcohol and tobacco. But the U.S. surgeon general wants to have a … Continue reading Why experts say we don’t need warning labels for social media platforms
US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels But warning labels can’t happen without Congressional support. karissa bell Mon, Jun 17, 2024 NBC via Getty Images The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, says that social media should come with warning labels about its potential health impacts much … Continue reading US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
June 08, 2024 A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades. BY Associated Press Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at … Continue reading A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids
June 07, 2024 New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids As with any regulatory effort against social media companies, New York’s bill has drawn heavy pushback from the tech industry, which argues it unconstitutionally censors the sites. BY Associated Press The New York state Legislature on Friday passed a bill … Continue reading New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids
New York is about to give parents more control over their kids’ social media feeds
New York is about to give parents more control over their kids’ social media feeds It would also require parental permission for late-night notifications. karissa bell Tue, Jun 4, 2024 Matt Cardy via Getty Images New York is poised to pass a law that will bar social media platforms from showing algorithmic feeds … Continue reading New York is about to give parents more control over their kids’ social media feeds
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