Congress works to crack down on 'deepfake porn'
Advancements in AI has made it alarmingly easy for sexually explicit photos and videos to be faked and spread across social media with everyone from politicians, celebrities, and teens being at risk. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on lawmakers trying to pass a bill to force tech companies to crack down on "deepfake porn."
Social media post appears to show 12-year-old with cancer being bullied
The video that has been posted online showed Devarjaye Daniel, who is known for being an honorary peace officer at 800 agencies, being bullied in a gas station parking lot.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Atlanta mom lobbying for cyberbullying legislation
Nearly seven years after losing her 17-year-old son to suicide, an Atlanta woman has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, or "KOSA". It would force social media companies to do more to protect minors on their platforms. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with this mother who says cyberbullying played a role in her son's death.
'Bridesmaid burnout' and Spam at TSA
'Bridesmaid burnout' is becoming a trending topic due to the increased cost of being a bridesmaid in a wedding. FOX 26 anchors discuss the trend along with one man who got stopped at TSA with cans of Spam!
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
What are Tiktok's next steps?
FOX's News' Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
India banned TikTok; here's how it went
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.
The 1st YouTube video ever posted was uploaded 19 years ago
The video created on April 23, 2005, was posted on the social media platform ahead of its public launch a month later.
Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter's 1st birthday party
A mom planning a first birthday party for her daughter accidentally invited all 487 contacts ever saved onto her phone -- including "Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot" and "Derek Eye Roll."
Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation
Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained
The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36
Popular TikTok creator Kyle Marisa Roth, who gained fame for her controversial Hollywood celebrity gossip videos, has died, her family confirmed. She was 36.
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.
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.