AI hustlers stole women’s faces to put in ads. The law can’t help them.
Artificial intelligence is spurring a new type of identity theft, altering people’s social media posts to sell erectile dysfunction pills or praise Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
By Nitasha Tiku and Pranshu VermaCongress gives research into kids and social media a cash infusion
It will offer “a critical window into Big Tech’s impact on the nation’s young people,” Sen. Markey said.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongPrincess Catherine cancer video spawns fresh round of AI conspiracies
The video, in which the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis and pleads for privacy, is real, experts say. Some online commentators may not care.
By Tatum HunterThe TikTok bill isn’t just about TikTok
It also targets ByteDance’s Lemon8 and CapCut. But it aims to spare e-commerce firms, aides say.
By Will OremusMeta is failing to curb anti-trans hate, new report says
In the report, GLAAD catalogued dozens of anti-trans posts, many by high-profile influencers and media outlets, that it said Meta had not acted against.
By Taylor LorenzHow apps are turning you into an unpaid lobbyist
TikTok, Uber and other companies ask you to advocate against regulation affecting them. Is that fair?
By Shira OvideTrump’s Truth Social surges in DJT stock debut, but questions remain
The trading frenzy was a boost for the former president’s wealth. But Truth Social makes very little money, and Trump can’t sell his shares for six months.
By Drew HarwellU.S., Britain sanction China for broad 14-year hacking campaign
Chinese state-linked hackers targeted White House officials, along with senior agency staff and senators and representatives from both major political parties.
By Ellen NakashimaTrump Media soars in first day of public trading
The trading frenzy was a boost for the former president’s wealth. But Truth Social makes very little money, and Trump can’t sell his shares for six months.
By Drew HarwellSenators say Meta’s Zuckerberg is slow-walking child safety inquiries
The company said it’s responding ‘on a rolling basis’ due to the volume of questions.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongMusk tried to ‘punish’ critics, judge rules, in tossing a lawsuit
A federal judge ruled the lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate was about “punishing the defendants for their speech.”
By Will Oremus and Taylor TelfordFlorida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed strong restrictions, mirroring a national push to crack down on minors’ access to online platforms over safety fears.
By María Luisa Paúl and Cristiano Lima-StrongE.U. probes Google, Apple, Meta under its new competition law
The European Commission announcement is a signal of Brussels’ intention to move swiftly to rein in Big Tech.
By Eva DouGen Z embraces side hustles because ‘loyalty is dead’
Gen Z workers are increasingly making money alongside their full-time jobs by selling services, products and advice on social media and other online avenues.
By Danielle AbrilNeed to get to the airport? Soon you can take an air taxi.
The aviation industry is tackling a carbon emissions problem with new planes, new fuels and new concepts.
By Edward RussellHow to use your smartphone to photograph the solar eclipse
Taking pictures of this year’s stunning total eclipse shouldn’t be too hard — as long as you’re prepared. Here’s what you need to do.
By Chris Velazco and William NeffLandlines are dying out. But to some, they’re a lifeline.
Providers want to scale back landline service, but people with poor cell reception still rely on it for emergencies.
By Heather KellyTrump Media merger wins investor approval, netting Trump a potential windfall
Trump will own about 60 percent of the company, which at Digital World’s current share price would be worth about $3.3 billion.
By Drew HarwellLawmakers see rise in threatening messages as TikTok users swarm Congress
After TikTok urged users to call their representatives in protest of a potential ban, U.S. Capitol Police are investigating menacing calls as users swarm Congress.
By Cristiano Lima-StrongReddit’s shares soar in stock market debut
There’s nothing online quite like Reddit. Will an IPO change that?
By Chris Velazco