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FBI Director Raises National Security Concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray is raising national security concerns about TikTok, warning Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government "that doesn't share our values."
Musk Says Twitter has Suspended Rapper Ye over Swastika Post
Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that Ye has been suspended from the platform over antisemitic posts.
EU Warns Musk to Beef Up Twitter Controls Ahead of New Rules
A top European Union official warned Elon Musk on Wednesday that Twitter needs to beef up measures to protect users from hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content.
San Francisco will Allow Police to Deploy Robots that Kill
Supervisors in San Francisco voted Tuesday to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations.
Twitter Ends Enforcement of COVID Misinformation Policy
Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers.
Out NFL Star Carl Nassib's Rayze App Lands Investment to Connect Volunteers, Nonprofits
Out Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years — one that celebrates positivity and community.
Taylor Swift Ticket Trouble could Drive Political Engagement
Some of Taylor Swift's fans want you to know three things: They're not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they're angry. That's a powerful political motivator, researchers say.
Amid Musk Twitter Chaos, Athletes & Celebs Cope Just Like Us
Yes, athletes and celebrities from the entertainment world are just like us: They're monitoring the chaos and uncertainty surrounding Twitter since its new owner came aboard.
How to Invest in Bitcoin Technology
With the current Bitcoin value, generating significant income within a short period is possible.
Understanding Bitcoin Dust and Crypto Dusting Attack
Everyone, including scammers, rushed to the cryptocurrency sector to at least try their luck. And as a result, criminal acts such as Bitcoin and cryptocurrency dusting emerged.
Gay Twitter Reacts to Grindr Going Public on New York Stock Exchange
After launching 13 years ago, the LGBTQ dating app Grindr has gone public on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday...and Gay Twitter has thoughts.
Watch: Grindr Goes Public and Takes Over New York City in Gay Display
Grindr goes public in a perfectly gay takeover in New York City.
Ticketmaster Canceling Next Taylor Swift Concert Ticket Sale
Ticketmaster says it is canceling Friday's planned general public sale for Taylor Swift's upcoming stadium tour because it doesn't have enough tickets.
Facebook Still Banning Trump — for Now — Despite Campaign
The social media platform has no plans to reinstate Trump's account following the former president's announcement that he will seek a second term in the White House.
Twitter Drama Too Much? Mastodon, Others Emerge as Options
Twitter has been a bit of a mess since billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the helm. Lesser-known sites Mastodon and even Tumblr are emerging as new (or renewed) alternatives.
Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity.
Report: Tweets with Racial Slurs Soar Since Musk Takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.
U.S. Vote Counting Unaffected by Cyberattacks, Officials Say
No instances of digital interference are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote after a tense Election Day in which officials were closely monitoring domestic and foreign threats.
Redfin to Cut Another 13% of Workforce, Shutter RedfinNow
Online real estate broker Redfin is cutting 862 employees and shutting down its instant-cash-offer subsidiary RedfinNow.
Twitter to Add 'Official' Mark to Verified Big Accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray "official" label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk's chaotic overhaul.