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Twitter’s Surge in Harmful Content Keeps Advertiser Away

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Former TikTok Moderator Threatens Lawsuit in Kenya

A former TikTok content moderator claims that he developed PTSD as a result of his work.

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How Threads Became One of the Fastest Growing Apps Ever

Threads has surpassed 70 million sign-ups since launching.

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Why E.U. Users May Not Get to Use Threads

Meta's new app Threads has attracted millions of users, but it isn't accessible in E.U. member states

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What to Know About Black-Owned Social Media App Spill

A beta-version of Spill, founded by former Twitter employees Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell and Devaris Brown, is currently live.

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How Threads Compares to Twitter

Twitter has reportedly already sent Meta a letter threatening legal action

By Simmone Shah

Meta’s Parental Controls Could Put Vulnerable Teens at Risk

Experts say the tools, aimed at providing more oversight for teenagers, could be a risk for some who see online communities as a lifeline.  

By Simmone Shah

Advertisers Embrace TikTok at Cannes Despite Threat of Bans

TikTok Inc.’s political troubles seemed far away in Cannes, where advertising executives swarmed the short video app’s booth at a week-long industry extravaganza in Southern France.

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TikTok COO Pappas Steps Down

TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew said that V. Pappas is stepping down to focus on “entrepreneurial passions.”

By Alex Barinka and Christopher Palmeri / Bloomberg

Who Would Win in a Musk Vs. Zuckerberg Cage Fight?

We may soon find out, after the Twitter owner challenged Mark Zuckerberg to a battle, to which he replied "Send Me Location."

By Thomas Seal / Bloomberg

Why Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Is Clashing with India

Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has alleged the Indian government previously threatened to shut down the platform and raid employees' homes.

By Astha Rajvanshi

The 7 Biggest Challenges Twitter’s New CEO Faces

From managing under Elon Musk to bringing back advertisers, here are some of the challenges Linda Yaccarino faces

By Simmone Shah

Her App Blocked Harassment On Twitter. Elon Musk Killed It

Tracy Chou's Block Party has closed its doors, a victim of soaring new bills imposed by new owner Elon Musk.

By Billy Perrigo

Meta Slapped With Record-Breaking Fine

The fine for the transfer of user data is the largest since the E.U. implemented the General Data Protection Regulation.

By Simmone Shah

Is Twitter's New CEO Heading Toward a Glass Cliff?

Linda Yaccarino, a highly-regarded advertising executive from NBCUniversal, takes over the beleaguered social media platform in 6 weeks.

By Barbara Ortutay / AP

Musk Picks Linda Yaccarino as Next Twitter CEO

The next Twitter CEO will have to deal with the fallout from Elon Musk's ownership, including an advertiser exodus.

By Aisha Counts and Sarah Frier / Bloomberg

All About Bluesky, the New Twitter Offshoot

Bluesky is the Twitter alternative growing in popularity. Here’s what sets it apart—and how to score an invite.

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