Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
A Michigan TikTok user has been posting random interactions in public, getting thousands of views. However, some of the women in the videos say they are concerned because they had no idea that they were being recorded.
A 25-year-old man is accused of throwing multiple Molotov cocktails at a home in Brighton Township, Michigan, and stalking a minor.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit teenager in connection with a violent August carjacking after investigators say Instagram videos posted hours after the incident showed him driving the stolen vehicle and displaying firearms.
A Michigan veteran from the Upper Peninsula is accused of posting online threats against President Trump earlier this year, according to court documents.
The new restrictions for teen users are gradually rolling out starting Tuesday and will be fully implemented by the end of the year, Meta said.
West Bloomfield Police Department says the "AI Homeless Man Prank" has been picking up in popularity on social media.
In this week's Michigan Made feature, we show you what the hustle is like for two women who left their corporate jobs for the world of content creation.
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Driven by social media and celebrities, Cambridge Dictionary has added thousands of new words over the last 12 months.
Instagram has now rolled out a new feature that allows you to show your current location -- if you want to. It's called the Instagram Map.
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Authorities are pointing to a dangerous social media trend after a Chromebook caught on fire at Grosse Ile High School last week.
Federal charges have been filed in the case of a man who posted threats against President Trump on X and TikTok.
Is the health research you found online providing good information? Dr. Molly O'Shea discussed with CBS News Detroit what to consider such as whether the person presenting the material is an expert in that field, and whether the source of the information can be tracked to a study or research.
Al Curtis Williams, 47, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Poor visibility amid winter weather conditions forced the temporary closure Friday of the Mackinac Bridge.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, among those giving remarks Friday after the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan customers lost power Friday morning as a high wind warning took effect.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, among those giving remarks Friday after the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Police entered a Dearborn Heights home linked to the man suspected in the violent attack on Temple Israel in Bloomfield Hills.
The suspect in the attack on Thursday at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been identified as a 41-year-old Lebanese-born U.S. citizen, the DHS told CBS News.
Jennifer Runyan, FBI Detroit's special agent in charge, said only one person was involved in the incident and confirmed that the person is deceased. His identity and motive are unknown.
Over 9,000 Southeast Michigan customers had lost power before 8 a.m. Friday as a high wind warning took effect.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Religious and community leaders joined Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Elissa Slotkin in discussing an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
CBS Detroit's top stories for March 13 include the investigation on the Temple Israel attack; along with high winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. Here's our morning news brief.
The FBI raided the home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, where Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, the suspect in the Temple Israel attack, lived. Here's an update on the investigation as of 6:30 a.m. Friday.
A traffic crash early Friday on westbound Interstate 696 has snarled traffic in the Farmington Hills area.
Good morning Family! TGIF!! Accumulating snowfall moves in later this morning until midday, with 1-3 inches, the highest accumulations of 2-4 inches to confined areas along/north of M-46. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for all of Southeast Michigan until 10 pm for gusts of 50 to 60 mph. High near 46 today. Another round of accumulating snowfall arrives Saturday night into Sunday, changing over to rain showers by Sunday afternoon with some light icing possible during the transition, followed by some embedded thundershowers overnight.