Feb 13 Watch 10:06 ‘Momfluencers’ urged to stop showing kids on social media to protect their privacy By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber On social media platforms, so-called "momfluencers" share parenting tips, tribulations and candid moments raising their children. Given its focus on kids, it raises questions about privacy, consent and who benefits financially. Some states are responding with new laws. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 6:09 How ‘thinly veiled’ social media ads are influencing what we eat and drink By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn News about food safety can be hard to keep straight. That’s been complicated by a little-known tactic used by the food and beverage industry to influence what we eat and drink through social media, the subject of a joint investigation… Continue watching
Aug 06 Social media influencer faces charges of inciting riot after mayhem in Manhattan By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, to a giveaway event at Union… Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content By Kelvin Chan, Haleluya Hadero, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press U.S. lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok over data security and harmful content Thursday, responding skeptically during a tense committee hearing to his assurances that the hugely popular video-sharing app prioritizes user safety and should not be banned. Continue reading
Feb 14 TikTok ‘de-influencers’ are urging viewers to buy less By Haleluya Hadero, Ali Swenson, Associated Press At a time when consumers are inundated with so-called social media influencers peddling the latest products online, a slew of TikTok users are leveraging their platforms to tell people what not to buy instead. Continue reading