Reddit Suffers Outage as Thousands of Subreddits Go Private for API Protest
The virtual protest over Reddit’s API changes caused the social media platform to briefly crash
2023-06-13 01:59
Quiet Day on Reddit: Major Subreddits Go Dark to Protest API Changes
Numerous subreddits shut down today to protest the controversial plan to charge for access to
2023-06-12 23:47
What the chaos at Twitter means for the future of social movements
Twitter has been a powerful tool for social movements. But since Elon Musk acquired the platform last year, some organizers and digital media experts have been bracing for the impact that his controversial policy changes and mass layoffs may have on social activism.
2023-06-11 17:24
Reddit CEO: We're Sticking With API Changes, Despite Subreddits Going Dark
Despite facing protests from users, Reddit’s CEO is refusing to back down on charging for
2023-06-10 09:25
Louisiana lawmakers approve parental consent bill for kids' social media use and other online services
Louisiana lawmakers have sent a bill to the state's governor that would require online platforms to obtain a parent's consent before creating an account for users under 18, the latest in a raft of legislation restricting digital services for kids and teens.
2023-06-09 02:56
7 Misconceptions About Social Media
In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.
2023-06-08 03:19
TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists
The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data.
2023-06-07 14:16
Teachers are on the front lines of a battle to change how teens use social media
A high school English class may not sound like the typical forum for educating kids on the risks of social media, but that hasn't stopped Jennifer Rosenzweig.
2023-06-03 17:57
These Fringe Social Media Sites Want Your Money
Alternative, personality-driven social media sites have gained popularity in recent years, and a new study
2023-06-02 20:49
Developer Says Access to Reddit's API Would Cost Him $20M Per Year
Reddit's plan to charge for extended API access may be the end of Apollo, a
2023-06-02 03:56
Meta Threatens to Pull News From Facebook, Insta Over Calif. Link Tax Bill
Facebook and Instagram will become news-free zones in California if the state passes a bill
2023-06-02 03:46
US tennis star Sloane Stephens says racist abuse on social media has 'only gotten worse'
Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and 2018 French Open finalist, says racist abuse targeted toward her on social media has been a problem throughout her entire tennis career.
2023-05-30 01:49