Category: Social Media
Linda Yaccarino departs as X CEO after two years
Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as the chief executive of X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, after serving in the role since June 2023. In a post on the […]
Over half of users who follow financial advice on social media lose money, TSB claims
New research from TSB reveals that over half (55%) of individuals who acted on financial advice found on social media platforms subsequently lost money. Based on a survey of nearly […]
Meta AI searches go public, sparking user privacy concerns
Users interacting with Meta AI, the generative artificial intelligence tool integrated across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, may be unwittingly exposing their search queries and the AI’s responses to a public […]
Which? warns of ‘dodgy’ wellness ads slipping through social media cracks
Consumers are being urged to exercise caution on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, as a new investigation by consumer association Which? reveals a proliferation of misleading and potentially fraudulent […]
WhatsApp backs Apple in UK data privacy battle
WhatsApp has publicly declared its support for Apple in a high-stakes legal dispute against the UK Home Office concerning access to global user data. The messaging app, owned by Meta, […]
TikTok blocks ‘Skinnytok’ hashtag amid concerns over thinness content
TikTok has taken action to block searches for “skinnytok,” a hashtag that critics argue promotes and “idolises extreme thinness.” The move comes as the popular social media platform faces ongoing […]
Telegram partners with Elon Musk’s xAI to distribute Grok to its users
Encrypted messaging service Telegram has announced a significant partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, to distribute its AI assistant, Grok, to Telegram’s “billion+ users“. The deal, which is […]
7 TikTok tax myths that experts warn against believing
Tax return anxiety is very real and with over 12.5K TikTok posts offering advice, it’s clear many individuals and businesses are turning to unverified content for guidance. But for businesses, the stakes […]
Discord tests face scanning for age verification in the UK and Australia
Social platform Discord is trialling facial scanning technology to verify user ages in the United Kingdom and Australia. The test comes as platforms face increasing regulatory pressure, particularly in the […]
MP’s X account targeted in crypto scam
Lucy Powell, the Leader of the House of Commons, has become the latest high-profile figure to fall victim to a social media hack, with her X account being compromised to […]
