Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media impacted California policy.
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TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.
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You know what’s definitely not a ‘hoax’? Our news quiz. Give it a go
What did Disney do now? Which beloved icons are having birthdays? Why is there a question about hair?
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Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks conservative commentator Brett Cooper about her YouTube following, her recent criticisms of President Trump and her opinion of Nick Fuentes.
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Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
The ban, a world-first, has been applauded by families looking to take back power from tech giants. But questions remain about its enforceability.
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State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing ‘censorship’
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
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How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it
Spotify Wrapped is bluntly telling users their “listening age,” which in many cases is several decades older or younger than their actual age. It’s a calculated strategy.
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
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AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There’s no one way to be absolutely sure about a video’s authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
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X’s new location feature sparks controversy, but is the data reliable?
The new location feature suggested that some influencer accounts are based thousands of miles away from the countries they weigh in on. But X has explained very little about the data and how it works.
