Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

Social Media

A New York Police Department (NYPD) flier outside the New York Hilton Midtown
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One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform
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Police at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder. As some on the internet celebrate a CEO's murder, content moderators are at a crossroads
Cameo's website seen on a laptop. Cameo expands to all creators, not just celebs
The image shows the icon of Bluesky Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
Blueksy logo on a smartphone and appearing in the background. Bluesky now displays replies by 'hotness'
Social network logos display on a smartphone screen and the Australian flag appears on a computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on November 21, 2024. The Australian government proposes a ban on social media for all citizens under 16. Citing the success of recently introduced restrictions on mobile phones in Australian schools, the prime minister announces the ban by declaring that it is doing harm to children and he is calling time on it. World’s strictest social media law targets users under 16 in Australia

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Think twice before following financial advice you find on social media
By Christianna Silva
TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR
Why do we obsessively watch our own Instagram Stories?
By Jordan Page
Illustration of a woman sitting on a beach looking at her smartphone.
Elon Musk's X is losing users in the U.S., UK, and EU. X's own data proves it.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk and X logo
LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.
By Matt Binder
LinkedIn iOS app logo
WhatsApp 'View Once' messages are far more permanent than you realize
By Matt Binder
WhatsApp app
Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
By Chase DiBenedetto
A glowing phone screen shows the Instagram logo.
Elon Musk 'jokes' about President Biden and Kamala Harris assassination on X
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk and X logo
X still banned after Brazil takes $3.3 million fine from Musk companies
By Matt Binder
X logo with Brazil flag in the background
Bluesky adds videos to the platform to take on Elon Musk's X
By Matt Binder
Bluesky logo on smartphone
Brazilian users flock to Bluesky after Elon Musk's X banned
By Matt Binder
X and Bluesky on smartphones with Brazil's flag in the background
What should you do with your reply guy?
By Beth Ashley
Close up of red-haired woman using smart phone with turquoise cover.
Elon Musk's X / Twitter has a new TV app dedicated to watching videos
By Matt Binder
X app logo
Elon Musk's X is now banned in Brazil
By Matt Binder
X logo and Brazil flag
Bluesky is finally adding video
By Shannon Connellan
Bluesky logo on a smartphone held in someone's hands.
Instagram now lets you add words on posts like Reels
By Shannon Connellan
Two phones showing Instagram's new ability to add words on top of images.
Why TikTok is full of teleshopping right now
By Alice Porter
Illustration of a person's arm holding shopping bags, each of which has an image of a teleshopping salesperson holding up items for sale.
Kamala Harris joins Twitch. Here's how to watch her content.
By Shannon Connellan
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Thursday.
Elon Musk said Donald Trump interview suffered a 'DDoS attack' — X / Twitter employees say he's lying
By Matt Binder
Donald Trump and Elon Musk on X
Donald Trump returns to X / Twitter with a flurry of posts — and an inconsistently labeled campaign ad
By Matt Binder
Donald Trump on X
Yung Miami finally speaks on relationship with Diddy and the City Girls breaking up
By Truth Headlam
Screenshot of Caresha Please Season 2, episode 1
Internet patriotism soars as USA basketball wins gold at Paris Olympics
By Chance Townsend
Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States reacts after a three-point basket during the Men's Gold Medal
Australian breaker Raygun becomes an instant viral hit at 2024 Paris Olympics
By Chance Townsend
B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia competes during the B-Girls Round Robin
Elon Musk's X lets users sort replies to find more relevant comments
By Matt Binder
X logo on mobile device
How Elon Musk and X's decision to sue advertisers may have just backfired
By Matt Binder
X logo behind broken glass
Elon Musk tweeted this far-right fake news post on X — and then deleted it
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk on X
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