The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.
Category: Social Media
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One Way Gen Z Finds Stress Relief? Overspending on Treats.
Any excuse is good enough for young adults to treat themselves, whether it’s failing an exam, getting a “job well done” from a boss or simply washing the dishes.
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Taylor Swift and Drake Promote Albums on Podcasts in Media Landscape Shift
The two megastars recently sat for hourslong video conversations on streaming platforms, reflecting a shift in how the ultrafamous cultivate both casual and die-hard fans.
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How Do You Spot a ‘Performative’ Male? Look for a Tote Bag.
As a new archetype gains traction, contests in Seattle and New York have found some men embracing the label — and signifiers like books, records and Labubus.
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There’s Money to Be Made in ‘MAHA.’ Food Companies Want In.
Processed-food giants and produce growers are tweaking products and ads to reach the Make America Healthy Again movement. But the strategy carries risks.
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What Does It Mean When Gen Alpha Says Chopped?
As younger generations continue to adopt new slang, a familiar word has become a meanspirited adjective.
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A Hollywood Start-Up Targets the Micro Drama Craze
A new app will focus on super-short TV shows shot for phones, a bit like Quibi, an earlier app aimed at quick content.
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Strawberry Picking Is Thankless Work. That’s What Makes It Worth Watching.
On TikTok Live, workers stream video of themselves doing manual labor, providing glimpses of the human effort that powers our world.
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Nuclear Power Needs Influencers?
Isabelle Boemeke is a Brazilian model with a cause that’s raising eyebrows.
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Q&A: How Role Model Gets Celebrities Like Kate Hudson to Play Sally
A group of big-name stars have joined the singer-songwriter Role Model as he performs “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” while on tour. It all started with a rumor.
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He Announced His Intention to Die. The Dinner Invitations Rolled In.
On Instagram, the artist Joseph Awuah-Darko asked the world to invite him to dinner before he ended his life. More than 150 meals later, he is still going.