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Instagram Now Requires Users To Provide Their Age
The Facebook-owned social media giant will use the information to ensure a safer platform for younger users and more accurately targeted ads across the board.
In The 2010s, Music Fans Asserted Their Power, But The Industry Caught On
Music fans would seem to have gained a lot of power over the past decade. Their online fury has silenced those who would dare to criticize their faves. But the music industry has caught on.
Instagram Will Test Hiding 'Likes' On Some U.S. Accounts Starting Next Week
"The idea is to try to 'depressurize' Instagram, make it less of a competition," the company's CEO Adam Mosseri announced on Friday.
FTC Issues Rules For Disclosure Of Ads By Social Media Influencers
The consumer watchdog agency is trying to protect users from deceptive ads on social media. The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020.
Social Media Sites Under Pressure To Prep For Census Trolls And Interference
Civil rights groups and lawmakers are pushing tech companies to prepare for an onslaught of disinformation that could turn people off from the 2020 census, especially among communities of color.
China Has Been Slow To Embrace #MeToo. Pop-Up Sexual Consent Workshops Might Help
After her own sexual assault, a social media celebrity in China is challenging the country's taboo against frank discussions about sex by hosting consent workshops for students at a Beijing bar.
How 75,000 Abandoned Cabbages Inspired A Huge Online Forum For Farmers In Africa
In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.
As President Trump Tweets And Deletes, The Historical Record Takes Shape
Trump's tweets are considered part of the presidential record, which federal law says must be preserved. His deleted posts are alarming experts and prompting grassroots archival efforts.
More LOLs, Fewer Zzzs: Teens May Be Losing Sleep Over Social Media
Research yet again shows teens are glued to their phones to an unhealthy degree. In fact, they may be choosing social media over sleep. But maybe it's not all sad face, researchers say.