2020 forced Big Social to address its flaws, but it’s too late for an easy fix
Between a global pandemic, social/cultural upheaval, and mounting political problems, 2020 put plenty of pressure on social media giants to face their flaws
Practically every major social app has a Stories function now. This is why
Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral social media years ago, but now the feature is is popping up in dozens of other platforms. Here's why.
The digital switch that blocks all websites from selling your personal data
Some of the internet's most influential organizations are joining forces to formalize a new privacy tool that'll protect your data with a single click.
How artists and activists are using deepfakes as a force for good
Deepfakes aren't just being used to create porn and misinformation. Nowadays, creators all over the globe are using the tech for prosocial endeavors
Are deepfakes a dangerous technology? Creators and regulators disagree
Deepfake technology has great potential for both good and bad, but creators say the negatives are being overblown while the positives are being overlooked.
TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims
Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims.
What happens if Trump bans TikTok?
Only a few days away from the selling deadline, TikTok may not get approval for a deal in time. What happens next?
Trump says TikTok won’t get a deadline extension to sell its U.S. operations
President Donald Trump said there will be no extension for TikTok, and it will be banned if it doesn't finalize a U.S. sale before the deadline.
China’s new data security initiative urges tech firms to not install backdoors
China has announced a new global data security initiative that urges tech companies to not install backdoors and respect other countries' privacy rules.
TikTok’s new Stitch feature lets you quote other creators’ videos in your posts
TikTok is now rolling out a new editing feature called Stitch that lets you feature up to five seconds of any other existing video in your own posts.
Facebook will stop accepting new political ads in the week before Election Day
Facebook says it won't accept submissions for new political ads in the week leading up to Election Day, but ads approved before that will continue to run.