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Meta is launching a new set of parental controls to limit children's direct interactions with its AI character-chatbots in response to concerns about inappropriate engagements with minors.

New York City has filed a major lawsuit against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis through addictive design features

Explore the captivating world of European micro-fandoms, from viral trainspotters to dedicated Viking cosplayers, and discover how these specific online communities fulfill our human need for identity and belonging.

Instagram and other social media platforms have been accused of spying on users. Now, a Meta executive shared four reasons why this might be true.

From noisy neighbours to queue-jumpers, everyday irritations are fuelling memes, comedy skits, and viral TikToks across the UK, US and Europe.

AI-generated influencers are taking over Instagram and TikTok, tricking fans and brands while raking in millions.

Explore 10 photos celebrating the life of Chase Filandro, a 20-year-old influencer and NYU acting student who tragically died by suicide, remembered for his talent and vibrant personality.

Addison Rae's daring Instagram snaps got a flirty 'Hot' from singer Jessie Murph, but the playful comment reignited backlash over Murph's controversial 1965 song and music video.

Drake is facing criticism after an Instagram Story comparing his birthmark to Gracie Abrams' was branded 'weird' and 'creepy' by fans, sparking a heated social media debate.

Lil Tay says she earned $1 million just three hours after launching her OnlyFans account on her 18th birthday. The move has triggered concern online for the controversial star and comparisons to fellow viral star Bhad Bhabie who also launched OnlyFans.

Bad Bunny's recent Instagram post shows a cap that says 'Stop dating people who don't get your music.' Fans are going wild, and it has stirred up new rumours that the Puerto Rican star might be subtly criticising his ex-girlfriend, Kendall Jenner. The couple's relationship has been unpredictable, and this post adds more drama to the situation.

Wizard Liz, real name Lize Dzjabrailova, rose to global influence through her calm, disciplined self-help content on TikTok. After a public breakup with YouTuber Landon Nickerson, she quietly maintained her message of emotional strength, earning deeper respect from fans and reaffirming her status as a voice for self-worth.

A now-deleted Instagram post by James Comey showing '8647' in seashells has triggered a federal investigation.

Instagram is offering creators up to £16K to recruit new users from TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms through its 'Referrals' program.

Dog treat trucks are booming across the US, serving up gourmet snacks for pets and joy for their owners—turning tail wags into a thriving business trend.

Austria's NOYB digital advocacy group has warned Meta that it could pursue a lawsuit against the company if it proceeds to use the personal Facebook and Instagram data of European users to train AI models.

Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee's romantic vlogs have made them one of the internet's favourite couples— though this has not saved them from intense scrutiny.

Meta is replacing independent fact-checkers with X's "community notes" system, allowing users to assess post accuracy amid rising misinformation concerns.

Good content is the key to getting people to follow you. In 2024, if you want to stand out, post content that people find interesting, engaging, and worth sharing

Crypto trader Andre Rebelo was found guilty of murdering his mother for life insurance to pay off debts.

The Australian legislation could set a global precedent as other countries consider measures to regulate children's social media use.

If you want to see results on Instagram, learning to understand and work with the metrics is essential

A woman's affluent influencer friend disclosed her significant debt, exposing the illusion of financial success depicted online.

Kinda Laney, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, earns $30,000 monthly by strategically using Pinterest to drive traffic to her business website, demonstrating the platform's potential for significant revenue growth.

Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra publicly announced her divorce from Sheik Mana Al Maktoum via Instagram, seemingly citing his infidelity and garnering widespread support from women globally.

Artists flee Instagram as Meta trains AI on their public posts, sparking privacy concerns. Europe offers opt-out, but US users have few options.

Growing your Instagram presence in the UK can be both exciting and challenging.

Meta rescinded an offer to Paul Raffile to run their Human Exploitation investigations after he hosted a webinar about preventing further sextortion to minors.

Sex workers are upset over suggestive AI girlfriend ads on Meta's platforms that don't get taken down while their content does.

Meta said it is gearing up to label AI-generated content made using third-party tools from Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Adobe, Midjourney and Shutterstock.