"Legging legs" blocked from TikTok. The harmful body trend, explained.
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Social media CEOs to testify on child safety
The leaders of Snap, TikTok, X, Meta and Discord will testify before the Senate Wednesday on whether they're doing enough to protect kids who use their platforms. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent sat down for an exclusive interview with the senators spearheading the hearing.
Graham: Zuckerberg has blood on his hands
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told Mark Zuckerberg he had blood on his hands and that social media platforms are "killing people" during a Senate hearing where the Meta CEO and other tech executives are testifying about child safety. Graham went on to call for the repeal of Section 230.
Why U.S. journalism faces uncertain future
Journalism is crucial for informing the public and keeping elected officials in check, but the U.S. news business is not in a healthy state. Paul Farhi, freelance writer and father of CBS News senior White House producer Arden Farhi, joins to explain what's happening to U.S. journalism — and the potential ramifications on American democracy.
Social media CEOs to testify on child safety
Executives of the some of nation's top social media companies are set to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Senators will hear from the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord on measures being taken to protect minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
CEOs to testify on kid's safety on social media
CEOs from five of the biggest tech companies are set to testify on what they're doing to protect children who use their social media platforms. Jo Ling Kent speaks to a woman whose daughter died by suicide following sexual exploitation by online predators.
X blocks searches for "Taylor Swift" after explicit deepfakes go viral
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
Vallejo PD's social media inundated with vitriol over Netflix "American Nightmare" doc
The Vallejo Police Department's social media pages have been bombarded with negative comments after the release earlier this month of the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare" that outlines a bungled kidnapping case.
Recent deepfakes raise new concerns about AI
A robocall impersonating President Biden and fake explicit images of Taylor Swift are the latest deepfakes raising questions about the threats of artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Eating toothpicks goes viral in South Korea
Deep-frying and eating starch toothpicks has become a viral trend in South Korea, prompting the nation's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to issue a reminder that toothpicks are not edible and may not be safe to eat.
South Korean health officials urge against eating fried toothpicks
In videos posted online, users are seen deep-frying toothpicks and adding seasonings to them before eating them.
FBI warns over sexual extortion scams
The FBI is warning parents about a spike in sexual extortion schemes aimed at individuals under 18 occurring across gaming platforms, video-streaming sites and social media. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports on the alarming trend.
Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act
Senators have reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act that gives parents and minors new controls. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn say the bill would also require social media companies to provide options for minors to protect their information and disable addictive features. Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Family warns of dangers of financial sextortion
The FBI has been tracking thousands of sextortion cases targeting minors in recent years, an issue which continues to worsen. The impact has been devastating for many families, including one who lost a 17-year-old to suicide. Nicole Sganga has details.
Cooking with Lynja TikTok chef Lynn Yamada Davis dies at age 67
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking.
What is the reason behind the pink Stanley cup craze?
Shoppers waited in line outside of Target stores for hours to try and nab a highly-coveted pink Stanley cup. So, what's the reason behind the craze?
How misinformation works on the brain
With the 2024 elections less than a year away, a recent survey found 53% of Americans say they see false or misleading information online every day. Lisa Fazio, associate professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to unpack why people fall for misinformation -- and what it's doing to our brains.
Israel-Hamas war misinformation on social media
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Social media apps made $11 billion from children, teens in 2022
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
AI, Elon Musk and 2023's biggest tech stories
From the rise of artificial intelligence to Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter, 2023 saw major changes in the tech industry. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to look back at the year in tech -- and to discuss where the industry is headed in 2024.
Teens and misinformation on social media
A CBS News investigation has found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is widespread on social media, the main news source for 51% of teens, according to a new poll from Deloitte. National correspondent Tom Hanson explains the consequences of being "misinformed" and what can be done to help decipher the truth.
Expert-approved social media health trends — and a few you should skip
From nutrition to fitness, apps like TikTok and Instagram propelled a multitude of health and wellness trends this year. Here are some that are expert-approved, and others that missed the mark.
Colorado court sees threats over Trump ruling
Colorado Supreme Court justices are facing violent threats online following their decision to bar former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot in 2024. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman unpacks the nature of the threats.
Teens struggle to identify misinformation about Israel-Hamas conflict
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Students say their school's cellphone ban helped improve their mental health
During lockdown, screen time among adolescents more than doubled, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics.
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