Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was left with a black eye after getting hit in the face by a stray puck while on the bench.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on December 4 in New York City.
The Fayette County mother who admitted to abusing her 6-year-old daughter was sentenced to at least 35 years in prison, authorities said.
The owners of Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington say they're working to provide so much more than just a hot meal.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was left with a black eye after getting hit in the face by a stray puck while on the bench.
The person who spotted Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a "hero," Governor Josh Shapiro said.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on December 4 in New York City.
After teasing a run for Pittsburgh mayor, Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor formally launched his campaign on Tuesday. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
After teasing a run for Pittsburgh mayor, Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor formally launched his campaign on Tuesday.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Victims believe speaking out against Black Cherry Design can prevent another unknown customer from signing another check.
When it's dark and cold outside, twinkling lights can brighten the sky and your spirits.
KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz gets a behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center.
It's certainly not hard to miss that the price of coffee has been steadily going up, but why is it happening?
Small businesses in a popular shopping district are frustrated with Duquesne Light.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying one of McDonald's most beloved sandwiches -- the McRib!
Daisy Jade joined us from the National Aviary to see Disco the Penguin and all the Aviary has to offer this holiday season.
Heather was on a mission to "sleigh" the holiday hair game. She stopped by Sognatore Salon to check out some festive looks for the holiday season.
In today's Cooking Corner, Chef Crystal Baldwin was here to give your holiday table a southern makeover with a recipe for glazed sweet bourbon ham. This segment was sponsored by Giant Eagle.
David and Mikey played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel said they look forward to the chance to transform women's healthcare.
Inspectors found rodent droppings inside several rooms inside the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's production facility.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday conversation surrounding the topic of self-care and how we can implement that into our busy schedules on a daily basis.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was left with a black eye after getting hit in the face by a stray puck while on the bench.
Jason Kelce went viral in November after he smashed a person's cellphone at Penn State after the person called his brother, Travis Kelce, a homophobic slur.
Week 15 brings a cross-state showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pickens sat out Sunday's game against the Browns with a hamstring injury.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Three Grammy Award-winning artists are bringing their expansive North American tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Western Pennsylvania, and there's a casting call out for paid extras.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump released a final report on its probe on Tuesday.
The owners of Knead Community Cafe in New Kensington say they're working to provide so much more than just a hot meal.
Through a new partnership with the American Heart Association and a doula program, 412 Food Rescue provides new moms and everyone in their household with fresh healthy meals for a month. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd reports.
Things are getting back to normal at Monday's Union Restaurant, which was taken over by first responders and construction crews who were searching for a woman who had fallen into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.