REPORT: TikTok's algorithm is promoting sex, drug videos to children
Do you know what your children are watching on the video-sharing app TikTok. According to a recent report, TikTok's algorithm has been promoting videos of sex and drugs to minors. For more information, we turn to Alex Hammerstone, Director of Advisory Solutions for with TrustedSEC.
Do you know what your children are watching on the video-sharing app TikTok. According to a recent report, TikTok's algorithm has been promoting videos of sex and drugs to minors. For more information, we turn to Alex Hammerstone, Director of Advisory Solutions for with TrustedSEC.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion tip line website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
Doctor warns 'milk crate challenge' could cause serious injuries
A TikTok doctor has a warning about the latest challenge to sweep social media. It's called the "milk crate challenge" and it has people walking over stacked crates hoping they don't fall, but this doctor tells us it has dangerous and even deadly consequences
A TikTok doctor has a warning about the latest challenge to sweep social media. It's called the "milk crate challenge" and it has people walking over stacked crates hoping they don't fall, but this doctor tells us it has dangerous and even deadly consequences
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Houston promoter says hacker took over his Instagram, scammed loved ones out of thousands
A popular Houston promoter was using Instagram to update loved ones following his mother's stroke. Sadly enough, it's something hackers took advantage of by getting into his account and posing as him to get money from friends claiming he needed help with medical bills.
A popular Houston promoter was using Instagram to update loved ones following his mother's stroke. Sadly enough, it's something hackers took advantage of by getting into his account and posing as him to get money from friends claiming he needed help with medical bills.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
Twitter discontinuing 'fleets' feature on Aug. 3
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Man caught exposing himself at Houston's Hermann Park
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the disturbing video making its rounds on social media.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the disturbing video making its rounds on social media.
New cartoon-filter app raises questions about user security
The popularity of a new app that let's users convert their pictures into 'cartoon' images is, once again, raising concerns about what kind of personal information some of us are sharing.
The popularity of a new app that let's users convert their pictures into 'cartoon' images is, once again, raising concerns about what kind of personal information some of us are sharing.
TikToker asks mansion owners how they make their money
A TikToker has gone viral for asking mansion owners how they make their money. FOX 26's Lina de Florias tags along with Aaron Vankampen.
A TikToker has gone viral for asking mansion owners how they make their money. FOX 26's Lina de Florias tags along with Aaron Vankampen.
Steps to help make social media healthier
The downsides to social media are seemingly endless. It can be a source of unhealthy comparison, hate speech, wasted time, and the guilt that comes with it. But it's not all bad, according to our guest, who says we just need to learn how to made it healthy for us.
The downsides to social media are seemingly endless. It can be a source of unhealthy comparison, hate speech, wasted time, and the guilt that comes with it. But it's not all bad, according to our guest, who says we just need to learn how to made it healthy for us.
White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
TikTok enlists top creators in anti-bullying campaign
TikTok launched a campaign against bullying by enlisting some of its top animation creators to make videos about creating and spreading kindness online.
TikTok launched a campaign against bullying by enlisting some of its top animation creators to make videos about creating and spreading kindness online.
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Twitter introduces Tip Jar, allowing users to send money to others
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
Twitter on Thursday unveiled a brand new feature called Tip Jar, which allows users to send money through the app to creators.
AG Paxton unblocks 9 Texans on Twitter after lawsuit claims he violated first amendment rights
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unblocked nine Texans on Twitter following a lawsuit after they claim he blocked them for criticizing him or his policies.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has unblocked nine Texans on Twitter following a lawsuit after they claim he blocked them for criticizing him or his policies.