Sep 12 WATCH: Kirk killing is 'our moment' to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah's Cox says By Associated Press Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during a Friday news conference on the suspect in custody for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 11 Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media's role has changed By David Bauder, Associated Press Video of Kirk's shooting was available almost instantly online and seen by millions of people, illustrating how the “gatekeeping” role of news organizations has changed in the era of social media. Continue reading
Sep 10 Nepal protesters want former chief justice as interim PM as army moves to restore order By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Armed troops in the main areas of Kathmandu appeared to give some sense of control returning to the city on Wednesday, after the protests had grown increasingly violent the day before. The resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli appeared… Continue reading
Sep 08 Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press Protesters pushed through barbed wire and forced riot police to retreat inside the Parliament complex. Continue reading
Aug 28 Italian women fight websites posting their photos without consent By Giada Zampano, Associated Press Italian women, from ordinary workers and housewives to top politicians, are fighting back against a proliferation of websites displaying their photos without their consent. Continue reading
Aug 14 Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children. Continue reading
Aug 02 Watch 5:22 How the 'Creek Crawlers' are using their summer vacation to inspire others By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin This summer, a group of intrepid kids in Indianapolis is documenting their adventures and posting them on Instagram. Along the way, they’re inspiring others to get off their screens and get outdoors. Ali Rogin reports. Continue watching
Jul 28 In the gray world of GLP-1 supplements online, health experts urge caution By Hannah Grabenstein Experts say supplement companies have tried to capitalize on the GLP-1 craze, putting the phrase in their product names, which can be deceptive. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 4:51 What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are nearly 90 million posts with the hashtag “mental health.” But… Continue watching
Jun 18 Watch 6:58 How misinformation spread after Minnesota lawmaker's murder By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau As news about the murders in Minneapolis broke over the weekend, misinformation began spreading on social media instantly. And in an era of artificial intelligence and limited internal fact-checking, experts say rumors and disinformation are catching fire online in entirely… Continue watching