Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Social media CEOs testify before Congress on child safety; Zuckerberg apologizes to parents
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap and Discord testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. Families protested the hearing, holding pictures of their children, who've lost their lives because of what the families say are the negative impacts of social media.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Stolen Instagram pics used in deepfake AI porn: What to know
Two Southern California women, who have been victimized by deepfake pornography, issued a warning that your social media photos could be stolen and manipulated to produce explicit and non-consensual content.
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Families call out social media CEOs for harm to their children
Sam Chapman lost his son to fentanyl poisoning in 2021, after he said a drug dealer found his son through Snapchat. Chapman will be one of dozens of family members calling out social media CEOs as they're set to testify to Congress this week.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Lancaster sexual assault suspect allegedly targeted victims on dating apps
Dijon Darrell O'Neal was arrested on suspicion of rape, forced oral copulation, and false imprisonment. He was being held without bail and investigators believe there are more victims.
High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
Bathroom mirrors removed to cut down on TikToks
One school in North Carolina took down bathroom mirrors to cut down on students taking TikToks.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
California most TikTok-obsessed US state, data shows
California has just been crowned America's TikTok hotspot (shocker).
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.