Category: Social Media

He Was a Top Lawn Care Influencer on YouTube. Then Everything Went Haywire.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Many people think Greg Chism is a freak — or worse. He says he was just following the incentives of the platform.
India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Are Fighting Back

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Inside India’s viral political movement.
40,000 Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Are Stolen in California

The New York Times – Business:
The company responded to the theft by setting a deadline for the return of the product. “P.S., this is real and we are deadly serious,” it said on social media.
Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.
As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.
“Anxious Generation” Author Jonathan Haidt on the Meta Settlement

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In “The Anxious Generation,” he laid out the evils of social media for kids. The landmark Meta settlement seems to agree.
Did Meta’s Big Settlement Actually Help It?

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant’s landmark deal with states over teen use of social media may cost the company less than expected. It may hurt rivals more.
After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

The New York Times – Business:
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
The Weather Influencers Who Focus on Vibes and Clothes Instead of Radar

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new crop of social media creators offer their followers a “vibes check” or helpful reminders to not get their hair blown out because rain is in the forecast.
Twitter Broke the Left. X Will Break the Right.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democrats paid a price for forming their politics on Twitter; the right will pay a price for forming theirs on X.
Someone Was Impersonating Collien Fernandes Online. She Says It Was Her Husband.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The German actress Collien Fernandes set out to discover who was pretending to be her online and sending men sexually explicit material. Her answer ignited a feminist movement.