Social Media
Articles involving social media businesses and their products, including Meta (Facebook, Instagram), X Corp (Twitter), Mastodon, LinkedIn and others.
TikTok ressurects itself after receiving assurances from Trump
The Trump administration says it is still looking for a solution that allows TikTok to operate under the law for the foreseeable future.
Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok from app stores
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be removed from U.S.-based app stores on Sunday.
Biden won’t enforce ban on TikTok, White House official says
A White House official on Thursday said the Biden administration will not enforce a ban on TikTok after Sunday.
TikTok distances itself from report of potential acquisition by Elon Musk
Officials at TikTok are distancing themselves from reports that the Chinese government has considered allowing Elon Musk to acquire its U.S.-based business.
Philanthropists push to liberate Bluesky technology from Bluesky
"Free Our Feeds" would make sure the AT Protocol, the underlying framework of the Bluesky social network, remains open.
Viewpoint: Is Bluesky really the better social platform?
Bluesky's decision to implement a "hard block" and associated block leaderboard compound the confirmation silo issues that plague other social platforms.
By:
Charles Benaiah
Trump asks Supreme Court for time to assuage TikTok concerns
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the U.S. Supreme Court to delay its hearing on a proposed TikTok ban.
What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?
Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?
By:
Craig Robertson
Mediavision: Young Swedes spend nearly an hour on social platforms
Young Swedish video consumers are spending nearly an hour each day watching content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the analytics firm concludes.
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok challenge to app store ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments on a part of the case involving TikTok's forthcoming banishment from app stores.
WARC: Facebook ad revenue set to hit $100 billion in 2024
Facebook is on track to generate $100 billion in advertising revenue from its social media platform this year.
News publishers ask DOJ to investigate Google search algorithm changes
The News Media Alliance has asked federal officials to step in and halt Google's "anticompetitive" practices that are depriving publishers of money.