Citing privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.
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FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data
Citing major privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.
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States’ Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet
New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services.
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The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social
Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller social networks.
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In Some Viral Cat Videos, the Cats Are the Stars and Filmmakers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:With the help of cameras that attach to collars, a niche style of cat content shows the world from a feline perspective.
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Meta, Facebook’s Parent, to Lay Off Another 10,000 Workers
The New York Times – Business:It would be the tech company’s second round of cuts since November. Mark Zuckerberg, its chief executive, has declared 2023 the “year of efficiency.”
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How Some Gen Z Instagram Users Post to Facebook: Unwittingly
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Teenagers and young adults are flummoxed. The reason it keeps happening involves an online prompt and product design.
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Demystifying the Trillion Dollar Debate Over Share Buybacks
The New York Times – Business:The White House is at odds with business leaders over share repurchase programs. DealBook digs into the numbers to see who’s gaining from the practice.
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‘Dilbert’ Is Canceled but Cubicle Comedians Thrive, on TikTok
The New York Times – Business:They weren’t fans of the comic strip, which was recently dropped from hundreds of newspapers, but their work builds on the office grind as comic premise.
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Eileen Kelly, Host of the Podcast “Going Mental,” Isn’t the Typical Wellness Influencer
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Known first as a provocative Instagram influencer and sex blogger, Eileen Kelly is now equally frank about her mental health struggles.
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They Went Viral and Made Money. Now They Owe Taxes.
The New York Times – Business:Many content creators who earned money for the first time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are figuring out what a 1099 form is and what they can write off.
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Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
The New York Times – Business:Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram.