Elon Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
Messi's Instagram post after World Cup win makes social media history
A day after winning his first World Cup, Lionel Messi added another accomplishment to his legacy.
A day after winning his first World Cup, Lionel Messi added another accomplishment to his legacy.
Twitter suspends accounts of several journalists who wrote about Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.
Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.
New Instagram feature helps users regain access to hacked accounts
Unable to access a hacked Instagram account? The platform has created new features to help.
Unable to access a hacked Instagram account? The platform has created new features to help.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Twitter bans, reinstates, then suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private plane
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
Gov. Walz talks about TikTok, social media
During a briefing on Dec. 12, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about TikTok and other social media platforms, including the risks the platforms bring.
During a briefing on Dec. 12, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about TikTok and other social media platforms, including the risks the platforms bring.
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
South Dakota governor bans TikTok for state agencies, warning of security threat
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Kanye West suspended from Twitter after swastika post, Elon Musk says
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."