A TikTok user’s esoteric comment created a confusing viral moment.
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Her Drawings Poke Fun at Online Attention Seekers
Daniya Stambekova has won fans by finding the Beavis or Butt-Head within the most attractive influencers.
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The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate Social Media and A.I.
New technologies are complicating efforts to teach the scrolling generation to think critically and defensively online.
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How the Salvation Arm’s Angel Tree Became a Holiday TikTok Drama
Is it genuine — or just plain gauche — to post about gift hauls for children in need?
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TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app reached agreements with the software giant Oracle and two investment firms, Silver Lake and MGX, as part of a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States.
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The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
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The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. The video went viral. Soon she was drowning in the vitriol of strangers.
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Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
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These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
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A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready.
Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.
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Faux Jewels and Slimming Belts: Why Shopping on TikTok Is a Lot Like QVC
The popular app’s online marketplace is growing rapidly in the United States, driven by TikTok’s popularity and influencer advertisements that look a lot like TV infomercials.
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Why Is TikTok Debating the ‘New American Dream’?
An online debate began when a European man lampooned the concept of American culture. Then a lot of Americans began agreeing with him.