Dubious videos about the glory of bygone eras are creating nostalgia for those too young to fact check them.
Category: Social Media
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Whistle-Blower Sues Meta Over Claims of WhatsApp Security Flaws
In a lawsuit filed Monday, the former head of security for the messaging app accused the social media company of putting billions of users at risk.
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Russia Steps Up Disinformation Efforts as Trump Abandons Resistance
The Kremlin has begun a campaign to sway the parliamentary election in Moldova in what could become a new model of election interference online.
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My Employer Changed Hate Speech Policy That Protected Trans People. What Can I Do?
Plus, a passing of the Work Friend baton.
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Jean Twenge Is Still Warning Parents About Teens and Screen Time. Is Anyone Listening?
The researcher and author Jean Twenge has a prescription for the harmful effects of screen time on children. If only parents would listen.
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What Is the Great Lock In TikTok Challenge?
A social media challenge is asking participants to tackle their goals now, rather than wait for the new year.
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Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Package
Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.
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The Doctors Are Real, but the Sales Pitches Are Frauds
Scammers are using A.I. tools to make it look as if medical professionals are promoting dubious health care products.
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You’ve Got It All Wrong About Doja Cat
The singer, rapper and provocateur pushes herself to the max. On her new LP, “Vie,” that means leaning into her pop roots and “doing what I know I know how to do.”
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Is Becca Bloom’s Wedding the Most Luxurious Influencer Wedding Yet?
With her viral lead-up videos, the RichTok star Becca Bloom turned her Lake Como wedding into a must-see event for millions.
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AI Influencers Like Lil’ Miquela and Mia Zelu Are Redefining Fame
Influencers like Lil’ Miquela and Mia Zelu have millions of followers and generate serious income, despite being created with artificial intelligence.
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David Byrne Says on Instagram That He Will Marry Mala Gaonkar ‘This Week’
The former Talking Heads frontman, who only recently revealed his engagement to Mala Gaonkar, delivered the news along with a playlist he created for his wedding dinner.