Australia has become the first country to ban users under 16 from major social media platforms, requiring sites like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and X to enforce age checks. Supporters say it will protect children from online harms; critics argue it violates privacy, free expression, and will be easily bypassed. Early reports show many kids are […]
Gen Z trusts financial experts far more than any other generation, but they remain skeptical of TikTok advisers, according to a new report from GOBankingRates. While 64 percent of Gen Z (ages 18 to 24) said they trust financial experts completely or somewhat, 53 percent of Gen Z said TikTok was the least trustworthy source for financial advice. Gen Z […]
Instagram, owned by Meta, announced three new features aimed at helping users connect more meaningfully with friends, moving beyond just passive content consumption. 1. Location-Sharing Map Feature: Instagram is introducing a new map tool in its direct messaging (DM) section that lets users share their last active location — similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map. Sharing […]
Meta has introduced new safety tools to protect teens on Instagram and Facebook amid increasing criticism and lawsuits over youth safety. On July 23, 2025, the company reported removing 635,000 accounts linked to sexually inappropriate behavior toward underage users—135,000 for direct comments and 500,000 for other violations. The new features allow teens to quickly block […]
Robin Thicke is being sued by photo agency BackGrid for posting unlicensed paparazzi photos of himself on Instagram in 2022. The agency claims the posts encouraged copyright infringement and argues Thicke, with his history in copyright law, should have known better. BackGrid is seeking damages and a court order to prevent future violations. Robin Thicke […]
Cardi B has officially introduced her daughter Blossom Belles to the world, nine months after her birth. In a June 16 Instagram post, the rapper shared luxe family photos featuring Blossom, Kulture, and Wave. Blossom was dressed in pink and wrapped in a Louis Vuitton scarf, immediately capturing fans’ hearts. Kulture matched her mom in […]
Instagram is testing a new AI tool designed to detect when users lie about their age, aiming to create a safer space for teens online. But is it protection or policing? We unpack what it means when AI starts playing internet cop and who decides the rules.
Instagram is testing AI to detect if users are lying about their age, aiming to better protect teens on the platform. If AI flags an account as underage, it will automatically convert to a teen account with stricter privacy, limited content, and time-based usage controls. The move comes amid growing concerns over social media’s impact […]
I was talking with DJ Ease the other day after I found out Instagram doesn’t let you follow more than 7,500 people. So I had to go through and unfollow a bunch of accounts—and while doing that, I came across a few people who had passed away. Some I knew personally, others I didn’t. As […]
Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed that she received death threats and racial slurs after Elon Musk reacted negatively to a fake casting rumor about her starring in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. On March 12, the Bear actress shared an Instagram Story recalling the incident, saying Musk’s response led to one of the “top 3 […]
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