Social media
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Supreme Court sides with Biden in social media case
Speed Read The federal government may continue to flag misinformation on social media platforms, the court ruled
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Doctor's orders
Opinion The surgeon general wants a warning label on social media for teens — but why stop there?
By Theunis Bates Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Should social media carry health warnings?
Podcast Plus, French's footballers wade into politics, and the rise of news avoidance
By The Week Staff Published
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The growing dystopian AI influencer economy
In the Spotlight AI-generated digital personas are giving human influencers a run for their money
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Social media could come with a warning label
Talking Points Do Facebook and TikTok need the notifications that come on cigarettes?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Does 'slacktivism' work?
In the Spotlight 'All eyes on Rafah' image is the latest in a series of viral social media causes but their impact is unclear
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The UK's first TikTok election
The Explainer Labour and Conservatives launch on the video-sharing app deemed so valuable by US Democrats in reaching young voters
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Should you ever take financial advice from social media?
The Explainer Not everything you see online is right, or right for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' culture
In the Spotlight 'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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What happens if TikTok is banned?
Today's Big Question Many are fearful that TikTok's demise could decimate the content creator community
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'New arrivals are more than paying for themselves'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Congress starts clock on TikTok ban in foreign aid bill
Speed Read Lawmakers believe that the app poses a national security threat
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Instagram hopes that blurring nudity in messages will make teens safer
The Explainer The option will be turned on by default for users under 18
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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