social media

Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old.

The Associated Press Facebook says it is not dead. It’s not even just for “old people,” as young people have been saying for years. The social media platform born before the iPhone is approaching two decades in existence. But even…

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Should TikTok be banned? Should younger children be prevented from engaging with social media? Can the government make sure private information is secure? What about brand new artificial intelligence interfaces? Or…

Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes

By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Katie Britt says she hears about it constantly when she is at home in Alabama — at school track meets, basketball tournaments and on her regular morning walks with friends.…

TikTok increases maximum video length to 10 minutes

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Zhoee' Williams Less than a year after it introduced 3-minute videos to its app, TikTok is preparing to push its users further once again. The mega-popular short-form video social media platform, has increased the maximum…