Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
ChatGPT recovers following outage affecting thousands of users
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago, people thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
Besides the quantum leap in storage, Gmail also came equipped with Google’s search technology so users could quickly retrieve a tidbit from an old email, photo or other personal information stored on the service.
LinkedIn testing ways to incorporate videos into your feed
LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.
LinkedIn is testing different methods to distribute video to users, the company said, with many reporting they’re already seeing a TikTok-style video feed to scroll through.
AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers
AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.
AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.
How you can use AI to help plan your summer vacation
How AI technology is revolutionizing summer vacation booking.
How AI technology is revolutionizing summer vacation booking.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Man sues women for $2M over Facebook group comments
A Los Angeles man is suing multiple women for their unflattering reviews of him on a Facebook group. Stewart Lucas Murrey's lawsuit comes after the group called "Are We Dating The Same Guy" was created with Murrey at the center of the conversations.
A Los Angeles man is suing multiple women for their unflattering reviews of him on a Facebook group. Stewart Lucas Murrey's lawsuit comes after the group called "Are We Dating The Same Guy" was created with Murrey at the center of the conversations.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Fitness influencers killed in Houston car accident
Two men killed in a horrific car accident on Sunday in southwest Houston were social media influencers. Baxter Hosley and Garrett 'Thievin' MacDonagh were confirmed to have been the victims who died by their employer, Ekkovision.
Two men killed in a horrific car accident on Sunday in southwest Houston were social media influencers. Baxter Hosley and Garrett 'Thievin' MacDonagh were confirmed to have been the victims who died by their employer, Ekkovision.
Pornhub disables Texas users access to the site
Pornhub announced they will be disabling access to their website for Texans after House Bill 1181 required explicit content websites to have age-verification measures in place to ban minors.
Pornhub announced they will be disabling access to their website for Texans after House Bill 1181 required explicit content websites to have age-verification measures in place to ban minors.
TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
TikTok ban bill passes in US House
The House passed a bill that could cause a nationwide ban of the China-based app TikTok if the owner does not sell its stake. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a technology expert on what could happen next.
The House passed a bill that could cause a nationwide ban of the China-based app TikTok if the owner does not sell its stake. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to a technology expert on what could happen next.
Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
Possible TikTok ban explained by technology expert
A bill to ban TikTok has passed in the House and will await its turn in the Senate. Juan Guevara-Torres, a technology expert sat down with FOX 26 reporter Jonathan Mejia to explain more on what this could mean.
A bill to ban TikTok has passed in the House and will await its turn in the Senate. Juan Guevara-Torres, a technology expert sat down with FOX 26 reporter Jonathan Mejia to explain more on what this could mean.