Senegal has sent its military to intervene in deadly clashes and has also blocked social media platforms in an attempt to control the spread of inflammatory messages.
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new bill that may affect access to the internet for minors in the state. The new measure would prohibit online platforms, including social networks, multiplayer games, and
Two senators, Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn, have accused TikTok’s chief executive, Shou Chew, of making misleading statements to Congress regarding how the company stores and handles sensitive American user data. They
The government of Hong Kong has requested a court to ban the public performance and online sharing of “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem that emerged as the unofficial song of pro-democracy
Twitter is facing a significant blow due to the fall in its U.S. advertising revenue. According to internal documents obtained by The New York Times, Twitter’s U.S. advertising revenue for the five
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/04/20/business/19techfix-print/19techfix-facebookJumbo-v2.jpg Social media platforms have come a long way since Facebook first exploded onto college campuses 20 years ago. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram followed in quick succession, with users sharing everything
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/05/23/business/23techfix-teen/23techfix-teen-facebookJumbo.jpg Parents, take note: The US government warns that apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, can be harmful to your child’s health. In a 19-page report, Vivek H. Murthy, the chief physician,
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/05/26/multimedia/00disinfo-ny-02-hlqf/00disinfo-ny-02-hlqf-facebookJumbo.jpg Lulu Friesdat has made it her life’s mission to promote voting machines that she believes will save money and reduce waiting times. Her group, Smart Elections, has gained the support of
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/04/multimedia/04NBA-FINALS-JOKIC-promo/04NBA-FINALS-JOKIC-promo-facebookJumbo.jpg A mural of Denver Nuggets’ stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, painted on a wall of a temporary employment agency, has become a popular spot for fans and artists alike. Thomas
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/04/business/04Retiring-illo/04Retiring-illo-facebookJumbo.jpg As older TikTok creators gain popularity on the platform, brands are taking notice and signing them up for partnerships. For instance, Jenny Krupa, a 91-year-old influencer living in a Canadian retirement
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2023/06/11/magazine/11Mag-Robinson-1-promo/11Mag-Robinson-1-promo-facebookJumbo.jpg “I Think You Should Leave” is a perfect comedy for our current cultural climate, where we constantly argue over societal norms. It feels like everyone is screaming at each other, either