Head of Instagram on new safety features
The new features are available for Instagram users in the U.S. starting Tuesday.
California lawmakers push sweeping changes to kids' privacy online
Modeled after new U.K. regulations, the bill sets strict new rules for social-media apps used by kids and teens.
Gen Z has lived their entire lives online. Some are fed up.
"Technology is baked into the DNA of our generation," one teen activist said — but they don't always like it.
China paid for U.S. social media influencers to tout Beijing Olympics
Government filings show China paid a company in New Jersey to recruit a "Real Housewives" star, a TikTok "brand king" and others to promote its Winter Games.
Instagram to allow users to view certain posts in chronological order again
Parent company Meta announced the change on Wednesday.
Meta involved in "extremist activities," Russian court rules
The ruling applies to Facebook and Instagram, but spares WhatsApp, according to Russian news source Novaya Gazette.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram after racial slurs against Trevor Noah
The rapper was responding to a segment on Noah's show where the comedian accused him of harassing his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Ex-executive: Leaked files show Facebook's harm
We're getting an inside look at more of the massive trove of leaked documents from embattled tech giant Facebook. CBS News, along with a consortium of other new outlets, reviewed thousands of pages of internal research, employee comments and presentations. They suggest the company was aware its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation but at times did little to stop it. Laurie Segall reports.
Facebook tech issue halts service worldwide
Facebook says its social media and messaging services, including Instagram and WhatsApp, were hit by a technical failure that crippled services for several hours. The company said "configuration changes" to its routers caused the crash. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Senators grill Instagram head
Instagram head Adam Mosseri was questioned by senators Wednesday on the social media app's potential harmful impact on teenagers. The testimony on Capitol Hill comes as parents and a bipartisan group of lawmakers call for legislation and oversight of social media platforms. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Instagram CEO to testify before Congress
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri will appear before a Senate subcommittee investigating the social media platform's potential harmful impact on teenagers. Ahead of the hearing, Instagram announced new safety and control features. Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill.
Russia to ban Instagram after Meta allows posts calling for violence
Russia announced Instagram users have until March 14 to leave the platform after Meta allows Ukrainian calls for violence on its platforms.
Estée Lauder fires senior exec for offensive Instagram post
The firing comes after John Demsey shared a meme on social media that included a racial slur.
Tyrese Gibson holds mom's hand for last time in emotional video
The "Fast and Furious" star's mother was in a coma amid an ongoing battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.
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