Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Trading Keggers for ‘Wellness Darties’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new crop of college students is finding balance at daytime parties with yoga, saunas and cold plunges.
Why Are Some Gen Z College Students Leaving Campus After 2 Weeks?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Dozens of videos on social media feature freshmen moving out early in the first semester.
How Madison Humphrey Makes Her Elaborate Wedding Parodies

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Madison Humphrey, a TikTok creator known for her elaborate parody videos, is ready to take over a McDonald’s or find Jet Skis at a moment’s notice.
The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

The New York Times – Movies:
An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
The Slipperiness of ‘Chic’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Plus: Rachel Cusk speaks on “Life of M,” and a Supreme veteran says goodbye.
AI Slop Is Everywhere. Spotify, LinkedIn and Others Have Had Enough.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Spotify, LinkedIn and others are trying to dig out of a digital sewage heap full of low-quality content made with artificial intelligence.
Diya Joukani, India’s ‘It’ Girl, Really Is That Cool

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Diya Joukani’s popular videos on social media documenting her daily life in Mumbai have earned her a reputation as “the cool girl from India.” She has parlayed it into her brand.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

The New York Times – Business:
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.