Politics Jan 05 As potential TikTok ban looms, content creators who rely on the platform wait in limbo By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Nation Dec 20 Watch 5:16 Court weighs who owns a ‘vibe’ after online influencer sues another for copying her look Who owns a vibe? That question is at the heart of a lawsuit where one online influencer is suing another for copyright infringement. Sydney Gifford claims that Alyssa Sheill knowingly replicated Gifford’s aesthetic and her posts on social media. Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat
Nation Nov 18 About 20% of Americans get their news from social media influencers, report finds A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media. By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Politics Aug 31 Trump courts younger male vote by talking with conservative influencers Trump's campaign has fully embraced the bravado-filled, macho, often contrarian online spaces popular with a subset of younger men on livestreaming platforms like Twitch and Kick, as well as on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. By Matt Brown, Associated Press
Nation Jul 09 Watch 7:59 Tween skincare obsession fuels industry boom and raises concerns Ask many pre-teens what’s at the top of their wish list and there’s a good chance the answer will be skincare. Special correspondent and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell reports on the growth and some of the concerns around this… By Catherine Rampell, Diane Lincoln Estes
May 10 Romanian court extends judicial measures against internet influencer awaiting human trafficking trial By Stephen McGrath, Nicolae Dumitrache, Associated Press A court in Romania's capital has extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate. He's awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 5:08 Cleanses? Supplements? How to tell fact from fiction with gut health advice By John Yang, Claire Mufson Data shows that cases of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer are on the rise. At the same time, social media is inundated with ads and influencers touting products that promise to boost what’s broadly called “gut health.” How do… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:56 How social media influencers are playing a role in the presidential election By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Shrai Popat Influencers on social media are playing a key role in President Biden’s re-election campaign. As young voters eschew traditional advertising, the campaign is using those with loyal online followings as conduits ahead of November. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Mar 12 Online influencers turn to lobbying as TikTok bill steams forward By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press It’s unclear what will happen in the Senate, where several bills aimed at banning TikTok have stalled. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 6:19 The dangers of parents sharing their children’s lives on social media By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings A new investigation looks at the disturbing world of so-called "kidfluencers" and the moms who run their accounts. One in three preteens say being an influencer is a career goal, but the reality poses serious risks to underage girls. Stephanie… Continue watching