Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
March 10, 2025  |  Acquisitions

The White House is reportedly in talks with four different potential buyers for TikTok. Speaking to reporters Sunday (March 9) on Air Force One, President Donald...

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Facebook Marketplace Keeps Younger Users Tuned to Platform
Facebook Marketplace Keeps Younger Users Tuned to Platform
March 09, 2025  |  Social Commerce

While Facebook is losing ground with younger users, its resale platform is a different story. Just 32% of American teeangers use Facebook today — down...

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Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
March 02, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Speaking to Bloomberg News on Friday (Feb. 28), Center for...

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House Judiciary Committee Decries ‘Foreign Censorship’ on Social Media
House Judiciary Committee Decries ‘Foreign Censorship’ on Social Media
February 27, 2025  |  Big Tech

Are foreign governments restricting Americans’ free speech on online platforms? The House Judiciary Committee said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it has subpoenaed a group of tech giants seeking answers....

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9 States Consider Requiring App Store Operators to Verify Users’ Ages
9 States Consider Requiring App Store Operators to Verify Users’ Ages
February 25, 2025  |  Regulation

At least nine states are reportedly considering bills that would require app store operators to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors before allowing...

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Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
February 20, 2025  |  Social Commerce

President Donald Trump said he plans to negotiate TikTok’s future with China’s government. Speaking with reporters Wednesday (Feb. 20) on Air Force One, Trump was...

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X Doubles Prices of Top Subscription Plan
X Doubles Prices of Top Subscription Plan
February 19, 2025  |  Subscriptions

Social platform X reportedly doubled or nearly doubled the prices of its top subscription plan, Premium+, in different markets. The Elon Musk-owned company increased the...

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Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
Meta-Owned WhatsApp Comes Under Europe’s DSA Umbrella
February 19, 2025  |  Meta

WhatApp’s popularity in Europe has placed it under a new regulatory threshold in the region. The Meta-owned messaging service’s user level has reached a point...

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X Reportedly Targets $44 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
X Reportedly Targets $44 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
February 19, 2025  |  Investments

X is reportedly in discussions to raise funds from investors at a $44 billion valuation. That’s according to a report Wednesday (Feb. 19) from Bloomberg...

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