YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

Gen Z sees Blackberry phone revival
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In the modern era of smartphones and tablets, young people are starting to wonder if the advanced tech is becoming overbearing. In an attempt to combat smartphone and social media addiction, some Gen Zers are reverting back to the classic Blackberry.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

Texas teen victim of deepfake AI nudes
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Girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. FOX's Bryan Polcyn tells us how a simple image can turn into a fake piece of pornography.

Is X down? Several users report issues Saturday morning

Several users of the social media platform X reported issues getting onto the platform on Saturday morning.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature

TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.

Trump extends TikTok again | D.C. Daily
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President Trump doesn't know whether he has to uphold the Constitution. Plus, more of Trump's tariffs go into effect for auto parts and a 100% tariff was put in place for foreign films.

Texas bill to ban minors from social media
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A controversial bill is up for consideration in the Texas Legislature. It would ban children in the state from using social media. The bill just passed the state House and now it's headed to the Senate.

Texas lawmakers advance bill to ban minors from social media
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A controversial bill is up for consideration in the Texas Legislature. It would ban children in the state from using social media. The bill just passed the state House and now it's headed to the Senate. FOX 26's Jillian Hartman breaking down what's in that bill and why?

Lawsuit claims Roblox, Discord failed to protect Galveston girl groomed and assaulted

A new federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims that two major tech platforms failed to protect a 13-year-old girl from an online predator who later sexually assaulted her in her own home.

Lawsuit filed against Roblox, Discord
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Popular gaming and messaging platforms Roblox and Discord are the subjects in a new lawsuit. And it's right out of Galveston.

17-year-old mom brought newborn to bar
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A woman is sparking debate about etiquette after she had an issue with a younger family member going to a bar and bringing her newborn baby the day after she was discharged.

Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over

Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.