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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
A Meta engineer saw his child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he’s testifying before Congress
Arturo Béjar tell a Senate subcommittee CEO Mark Zuckerberg knew about the harms Instagram was causing teens, but chose not to make changes to address them.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2023
Supreme Court wrestles with social media cases that have echoes of Donald Trump
The cases are part of a term-long focus on the relationship between government and the private digital platforms.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Maine joins other states in suing Meta, claiming its social platforms harm children’s mental health
The federal lawsuit also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads, report says
Since launching Threads on Wednesday night, Meta's new app has collected tens of millions of sign-ups.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
It is billed as a 'text-based conversation app' that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants policymakers need to address the harms of social media because there isn't enough evidence to show it's safe for kids and teens.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Sen. Angus King caught up in ‘Twitter Files’ controversy
Records released by Twitter CEO Elon Musk show that in 2018 Sen. Angus King flagged over 350 'suspicious' social media accounts, including those that mentioned his Republican opponent, Eric Brakey.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Maine Voices: What celebrity art reveals about the changing world of contemporary art
Art has long been elevated above entertainment. But the buzz around shows by the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp challenges the usual gatekeepers’ status.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2022
Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok
The development and circulation of great national myths has been going on for centuries.
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