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The Wandering Village is living proof of TikTok's impact on games

TikTok is a crucial platform for promoting and developing video games. [ more ]

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Fear and frenzy on Tiktok after women punched in New York City: I don't want my account to be exploited'

Increased incidents of random assaults on women in New York City reported by various TikTok users.

Social media platforms like TikTok used to raise awareness and share personal experiences of assaults for safety precautions. [ more ]

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New York City

Is Your Landlord Overcharging You? This TikTok Shows How to Find Out.

Posting useful information on social media can have significant impact.

Requesting rent history from state agencies is crucial for understanding rent regulations. [ more ]

Spectrumlocalnews

New York small business owner: Don't mess with TikTok

Small businesses fear potential TikTok ban could harm their marketing strategies. [ more ]

Truthout

4 weeks ago

TikTok Exposed Youth to Genocide in Gaza - Is That Why Electeds Want It Banned?

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to ban TikTok unless it's sold to a non-foreign adversary, citing national security concerns. [ more ]

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India banned TikTok without warning. 200 million people learned to live without it

Lessons on surviving a TikTok ban

Indian TikTok ban led to innovation [ more ]

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Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning | CBC News

Social media companies facing a $4.5 billion lawsuit from Ontario school boards for harming children's mental health and disrupting schools.

School boards forming a coalition to address social media's negative impact on students' well-being and academic success. [ more ]

New York Post

Digital life

Kids' phone-based existence is 'inhuman' - and 10 times worse than any middle-school horrors: author

Social media has led to a surge in mental health issues among Generation Z, especially girls.

Jonathan Haidt's book highlights the negative impact of smartphones and social media on childhood. [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Health

The Detrimental Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: The Perilous Pursuit of Approval and Resorting to Substances for Comfort - Social Media Explorer

Social media allows global connections and discourse but can negatively impact mental health.

Comparison and validation seeking on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. [ more ]

New York Family

How You Can Make Social Media Safer for Kids and Teens

Parents need to actively make social media safer for kids by being aware of the risks and monitoring their online activities.

Children are exposed to a wide range of inappropriate content on the internet, making it crucial for parents to take action in protecting them. [ more ]

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Digital life

Five Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Child Influencers

Parents often run Instagram accounts for children aspiring to be influencers.

Social media platforms like Instagram pose risks for girls' self-esteem. [ more ]

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Parenting

It went nuts': Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.

The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]

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The Drum

3 days ago

Influencers are changing how we buy - is your brand ready?

Influencer marketing significantly impacts consumer purchasing decisions, with almost half making regular purchases due to influencers' posts. [ more ]

PR Daily

By the Numbers: What Americans think about the impact of social media on politics - PR Daily

Americans are concerned about big tech's impact on politics and society, with Republicans more critical of social media than Democrats. [ more ]

NewsChain

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

The ongoing fallout from platforms like Facebook de-ranking news has affected Reach's online revenues, with page views down significantly year-on-year. [ more ]

The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

New research suggests that exposure to social media can raise the risk of smoking tobacco

Parents should supervise children's social media to prevent tobacco use. [ more ]

The Drum

Privacy, platforms & power shifts: 3 trends reshaping marketing, measurement & connecting the funnel

The rise of dynamic consumer journey demands holistic measurement.

Ad dollars shifting to social media lead to more multi-touchpoint experiences. [ more ]

The Drum

We must burn bridges with big social or meet our end

Burning bridges can be appropriate if done with thought and consideration.

Social media behaviors need to be blocked to protect young people from harm. [ more ]

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Mental health

Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really says

The root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive. [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Hockey League

Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact

Age and appearance play significant roles in NHL player evaluations and interactions. [ more ]

Forbes

Artificial intelligence

TikTok And Instagram Have An AI Influencer Problem. Blockchain Can Help.

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) is impacting social media by enabling AI influencers, posing challenges and opportunities for human creators. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

DevOps

How This Celeb Chef Is Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives | Entrepreneur

Chef Jennifer Sebasigari navigated from aspiring celebrity chef to championing causes through her SEBAS Foundation. [ more ]

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OMG science

Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester. [ more ]

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Canada news

Ontario to tighten regulations on cell phone use in schools: source | CBC News

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'. [ more ]

Above the Law

2 weeks ago

Law

The Trump Hush Money Case Has Turned Into A Mob Trial

Jurors in the Trump trial fear being publicly identified, reflecting concerns more prevalent in cases involving organized crime. [ more ]

WIRED

4 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Election Deniers Aren't Waiting for November

Generative AI impacting elections through misinformation.

AI-generated content causing challenges for election officials. [ more ]

Forbes

4 weeks ago

Women in technology

Dove Just Pledged Not To Use AI Models. It's Helpful, But Not Enough

Dove pledges not to use AI-generated models in ads to combat unrealistic beauty standards.

Society needs to address the underlying issue of valuing women based on appearances. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Why did New York City's earthquake alert take 26 minutes?

New York City officials delayed sending out an emergency alert about an earthquake by 26 minutes.

The response to the earthquake alert by Mayor Eric Adams' administration faced criticism and praise for speed. [ more ]

Cbsnews

NYC politics

The Point: Why NYC sued social media companies & a lawmaker/stand-up comic is running for governor of New Jersey

New York City suing social media companies for youth mental health crisis

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick running for governor in 2025 [ more ]

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3 months ago

NYC politics

State of the City | Mayor Adams touts his halftime record during address in the Bronx | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address, highlighting his accomplishments and proposing new policies.

Adams addressed issues including the housing crisis, negative impact of social media on children, and expanding public space. [ more ]

TODAY.com

LA food

Moms are praising Chrissy Teigen for her unedited bikini photos: 'Thank you'

Chrissy Teigen shares unedited photos, promoting body positivity and authenticity.

Teigen emphasizes the unrealistic standards set by celebrities for postpartum bodies and the negative impact of social media on self-esteem. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

London is officially one of the world's most fashionable cities

London ranked as one of the most fashionable cities globally with 50 high fashion brands headquartered there.

Paris topped the list as the most fashionable city in the world with the highest number of Pinterest boards and Instagram hashtags. [ more ]

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London

Met police to return lost sim card of bullied schoolgirl who killed herself

Investigation into Mia Janin's death by Metropolitan police

Mia Janin's father's response to banning phones in schools [ more ]

Irish Independent

Education

Teacher conferences: Social media platforms warned of 20m fines over 'deep fake' images as online abuse reported to Gardai

Online abuse towards teachers and students will not be tolerated by Education Minister Foley.

Concerns raised over lack of teacher supply for primary and special schools. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Education

Oklahoma superintendent and Libs of TikTok celebrate bullying gay principal out of job for drag persona

LGBTQ+ educators face challenges in the educational system.

Social media can have a negative impact when weaponized by ideological groups. [ more ]

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Education

Labour to help schools develop male influencers to combat Tate misogyny

Labour aims to train young male influencers in schools to counter negative impact of individuals like Andrew Tate.

Young male mentors in schools can provide a powerful counterbalance to negativity online and shift discussions on growing up as a young man in modern Britain. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Potions: A Curious Tale almost got buried - until its creator pushed back

Renee Gittins documented game development journey to inspire girls in the industry.

Release timing and discoverability crucial for indie game success. [ more ]

Variety

'Dune: Part Two' TikTok Marketing Helps Power Box Office Success

TikTok content engagement and creator involvement significantly impacted the success of 'Dune: Part Two'.

Prioritizing red carpet content and engaging female audiences contributed to the increased viewership and box office success of 'Dune: Part Two'. [ more ]

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Digital life

Social media is making kids sad and it's bad news for democracy | Van Badham

Social media negatively affects teens' mental health

Unhappiness in young people correlates with social media usage [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

How park row over dog mess led to much loved' man beaten to death by teenage gang

Senseless attack led to tragic death of man over altercation in the park

Teens filmed violent attack instead of intervening, leading to devastating outcome [ more ]

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Parenting

Opinion: The internet is a wasteland, so give kids better places to go

Social media's impact on kids' mental health is bipartisan concern.

Shift from physical to virtual world negatively affects girls' mental health. [ more ]

New York Family

Parenting

Social Media and Kids Safety: Safety Measures Apps

Social media impact on kids' mental health

Importance of parental control on social media apps [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Cars

Connected Realities: Social Media Impact on Exotic Car Transport - Social Media Explorer

Social media platforms are powerful for luxury car transport companies to showcase visually stunning content.

Exotic Car Transport builds brand authority and trust through industry insights and client testimonials on social media. [ more ]

MarTech

Marketing tech

The zero-sum game of social media: When going viral spells disaster | MarTech

The main character effect on X can lead to job loss when going viral.

The rise of algorithmic influence has transformed social media and entertainment industry. [ more ]

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