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Countries are barring teens from social media—could the U.S. be next? One expert thinks it's 'inevitable'

Australia recently became the first country to outlaw anyone under 16 from having a social media profile. Spain, France and ...

Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Social media should be banned for under-16s

The singer tells BBC Breakfast that she thinks trolling and online bullying is getting worse.

14 viral Winter Olympics 2026 moments that took over social media

Social media now shapes how the Olympics are remembered. Fans no longer wait for highlight reels on TV. They watch history ...

A ‘bellwether’ social media addiction trial is underway. It could set off a chain reaction

Big Tech may be on the verge of its Big Tobacco moment ...

LinkedIn shares top skills on the rise in marketing for 2026

<p>Social media branding, community engagement and performance analysis were all key trends highlighted in the platform&rsquo;s annual list.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

LinkedIn ID verification partner Persona under fire for security concerns

<p>A researcher from The Local Stack reported potential data collection questions, leading companies including Discord to re-evaluate the system.</p>

U.S. Department of War signs deal with xAI

<p>The partnership will allow defense applications and military systems to work with Grok&rsquo;s models, per an Axios report.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Meta signs long-term supply deal with AMD for AI hardware

<p>The partnership builds on the companies&rsquo; existing collaboration and will help expand Meta&rsquo;s compute power.</p>

Kantar Media Rebrands as Fifty5Blue Post-PE Carve-Out

Now independent from Kantar Group, the company is evolving its approach to media measurement in the AI era

TikTok expands its MLB partnership agreement

<p>The multi-year deal builds on an existing agreement with the league and will offer exclusive in-app content, including highlights and insights.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Pinterest publishes inaugural Parenting Trend Report

<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/q3oXh2Bnkok29C-NQfYjjrzo6uS97zJiVgdwgFASLf0/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9waW50ZXJlc3RfcGFyZW50aW5nX3JlcG9ydC5wbmc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>The research highlighted seven key trends and showcased how parents are using Pins to plan vacations and create at-home activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

How CBS Survived and Thrived With a 50-State Scavenger Hunt for Survivor 50

The celebration for Survivor's 50th season transformed the US into a real-world game.

Intelligent Beauty: How Ulta Beauty Uses AI Personalization to Power Loyalty and Relevance at Scale

Plus, why wellness has become inseparable from beauty.

Your Account On Facebook — And Websites That Use Facebook Login — Could Be Compromised. Here’s What We Know.

Facebook still has no idea who the attackers are.

25 Things That — For Better Or Worse — Haven’t Been The Same Since The Pandemic

"People convinced themselves that a Facebook meme was a more trustworthy source than a scientific journal."

The 28 Most Horrifying And Hilarious Things Ever Sold On Facebook

Facebook Marketplace is a whole other world.

Oklahoma Republicans Apologize For Comparing Poor People To Animals

"Thus ends today's lesson in irony."

This Kid Got Paid $2,000 From Facebook For Making Mango Ice Cream And Is My New Hero

Just in case you needed some inspiration to get shit done.

DoorDash&#8217;s Toby Espinosa on Commerce Media That Connects National Dollars to Local Demand

Plus, how the delivery service built one of the fastest-growing media networks.

Shobha Sairam Joins McCann New York To Bolster Its Strategy Chops

McCann has named former 22squared EVP and CSO Shobha Sairam as chief strategy officer of its New York office.