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Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns against them

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend linked to arrests and school lockdowns

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend linked to arrests and school lockdowns

What began as a "prank" to scare peers online has now become a concern to law enforcement agencies across the United States. Here's what we know.

TikTok Influencers Rapidly Shape U.S. Fashion Trends, Outpacing Traditional Media

TikTok Influencers Rapidly Shape U.S. Fashion Trends, Outpacing Traditional Media

TikTok Influencers Rapidly Shape U.S. Fashion Trends, Outpacing Traditional Media

From Instagram Polish to TikTok Chaos: How Burning Man’s Online Image Is Changing

From Instagram Polish to TikTok Chaos: How Burning Man’s Online Image Is Changing

A look at how social media's portrayal of Burning Man has evolved from the curated, aspirational posts of Millennials to Gen Z's raw, chaotic online presence.

Why Meta’s $18B settlement may hit YouTube harder

Why Meta’s $18B settlement may hit YouTube harder

Morgan Stanley says teen-engagement limits could be a bigger headwind for YouTube.

Social Media Transforms Fashion Industry, Accelerating Trends and Influencing Consumer Behavior

Social Media Transforms Fashion Industry, Accelerating Trends and Influencing Consumer Behavior

Social Media Transforms Fashion Industry, Accelerating Trends and Influencing Consumer Behavior

Social Media's Hustle Culture Damaging to U.S. Workers, Especially Gen Z and Millennials, Survey Finds

Social Media's Hustle Culture Damaging to U.S. Workers, Especially Gen Z and Millennials, Survey Finds

Social Media's Hustle Culture Damaging to U.S. Workers, Especially Gen Z and Millennials, Survey Finds

Doritos Shifts Marketing Strategy Towards Digital Engagement and Influencer Collaborations

Doritos Shifts Marketing Strategy Towards Digital Engagement and Influencer Collaborations

Doritos Shifts Marketing Strategy Towards Digital Engagement and Influencer Collaborations

TikToker with 14 million followers details addiction, 'rock bottom'

TikToker with 14 million followers details addiction, 'rock bottom'

Chris Olsen, a 28-year-old social media influencer with more than 14 million TikTok followers, is ready for his close-up.

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

Social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

Determining which accounts belong to children is the linchpin of online child safety measures that Meta, Google, TikTok, Roblox and other companies are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment increasingly turns against them

Influencer Marketing Shifts from Celebrities to Niche Creators Amid Declining Trust in Traditional Advertising

Influencer Marketing Shifts from Celebrities to Niche Creators Amid Declining Trust in Traditional Advertising

Influencer Marketing Shifts from Celebrities to Niche Creators Amid Declining Trust in Traditional Advertising

Gen Z Drives Surge in Sardine Sales, Transforming Market and Raising Prices

Gen Z Drives Surge in Sardine Sales, Transforming Market and Raising Prices

Gen Z Drives Surge in Sardine Sales, Transforming Market and Raising Prices