Can a social app fix the ‘terrible devastation’ of social media? |

In Brief Posted: 1:39 PM ps · January 4, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for their social…

DoorDash says it banned driver who seemingly faked a delivery using AI |

In Brief Posted: 1:14 PM PST · January 4, 2026 DoorDash seems to have confirmed a viral story about a driver using an AI-generated photo…

French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes |

8:50 AM PST · January 4, 2026 Over the past few days, France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes…

NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media |

7:51 AM PST · December 27, 2025 New York governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill this week that will require social media platforms to show…

Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X |

In Brief Posted: 12:13 PM PST · December 27, 2025 A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed,…

FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart |

In Brief Posted: 12:39 PM PST · December 27, 2025 Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract…

OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness |

7:08 AM PST · December 28, 2025 OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from…

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address |

In Brief Posted: 1:29 PM PST · December 28, 2025 Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address: You may…

Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok |

In Brief Posted: 1:52 PM PST · December 28, 2025 Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian…

Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel |

In Brief Posted: 2:00 PM PST · December 20, 2025 Law firms representing Google and Apple have warned that employees who need a visa stamp…