TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know

A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.

Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn't mean their governors aren't using it

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is a prolific poster, but legislation seeking to ban the app from state networks and devices could reach his desk soon. Researchers say using social media to connect with constituents has a long history.

Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music

The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage

Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.

Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit

Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.

LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed

LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.

AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers

AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.

Watch this great-grandfather read the 'Baby Shark' book without knowing the song

“He’s never heard of ‘Baby Shark.’ He read it and didn’t know there is an actual tune to it," a family member explained. “Of course he was way off."

Suspect arrested for installing recording device in neighbor’s apartment; police say there may be more victims

A 27-year-old man is accused of repeatedly breaking into a woman’s apartment where, police say, the man planted a hidden camera that was disguised as a phone charger and committed lewd acts.

Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.

TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns

In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.

Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'

A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.

Reddit goes public: Why now?

Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.