Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board

The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.

What to know before using AI to turn yourself into a Barbie doll or action figure

Turning yourself into a Barbie or action figure with AI has taken over social media – but experts say you should think twice before hitting "generate." 

Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over

Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.

Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds

Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.

Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector

Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.

New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when

Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.

Oral arguments Friday in lawsuit challenging Florida's strict social media ban

Attorneys are giving oral arguments on Friday in a challenge to Florida's new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw caught on hot mic allegedly threatening to 'kill' Tucker Carlson

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.

Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says

Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.

Nearly 50 Florida sex offenders arrested after being caught with unreported online dating accounts: FDLE

If you’re looking for love on the dating apps this Valentine’s Day, you may want to double-check who you’ve been communicating with in Florida after investigators say nearly 50 sex offenders were arrested for having unreported online dating accounts. 

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories

A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction. 

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

U.S. Supreme Court considers the future of TikTok

The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.

Tampa organizations tracking new human trafficking trends

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.