States are investigating how Instagram recruits and affects children A bipartisan group of state attorneys general accuses the company of prioritizing its own growth while failing to protect kids and teens, and even manipulating them to keep them on the app longer. Shannon Bond
These researchers are trying to stop misinformation from derailing climate progress A global team of activists and researchers has been tracking false and misleading claims about climate change as world leaders meet at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. Shannon Bond
Facebook scraps ad targeting based on politics, race and other 'sensitive' topics Facebook will no longer let advertisers target people with ads based on how interested the social network thinks they are in topics like politics, religion, or race. The new rules begin in January. Shannon Bond
Facebook is now revealing how often users see bullying or harassing posts The social network is under pressure over how its platform may be harmful to users and society at large. Shannon Bond
Vienna museums' social media posts got rejected for nudity, so they're on OnlyFans The Vienna Tourist Board is taking posts of nude and partially nude artwork found in the city's museums to a subscription service after content was removed from other social media sites. Tien Le
Whistleblower's testimony has resurfaced Facebook's Instagram problem Teen users of the platform say it fosters feelings of inadequacy and insecurity — especially among girls. Vanessa Romo
JoJo Siwa Will Make History In The 1st Same-Sex Pairing On 'Dancing With The Stars' The actress and social media personality has been vocal about her sexuality as she opened up this past January saying she's a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jonathan Franklin
Facebook's Most Viewed Article In Early 2021 Raised Doubt About COVID Vaccine The social network acknowledged it had held back a report about the most viewed content on its platform in the first three months of 2021. Shannon Bond
Federal Trade Commission Refiles Suit Accusing Facebook Of Illegal Monopoly The regulator is taking another swing at Facebook after a judge tossed out its initial effort in June. It accused the social media giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly. Shannon Bond
Facebook Reveals Most Viewed Posts To Rebut Claims It's Rife With Disinformation The social network is pushing back against claims its platform is dominated by inflammatory, highly partisan right-wing accounts. Shannon Bond
