Meta to Hide Content from Teens about Self-Harm, Eating Disorders
Instagram and Facebook's parent companies announced this week that they will begin hiding content about suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders on teens' accounts, and will also begin placing teens in their “most restrictive content moderation settings.” Announced. “Restricting teens from seeing certain types of content on Facebook and Instagram, even if it's from friends or […]
Meta confronted by Walmart, Match Group over placing ads next to illicit sex content: lawsuit
According to an amended lawsuit filed Tuesday, Meta Inc. was forced to close its doors after learning that Instagram and Facebook were running ads next to content that sexualized underage users. It reportedly faced the wrath of two prominent advertisers, Walmart and Tinder's parent company Match Group. In one exchange in early November, Match Group […]
X signs Don Lemon, Tulsi Gabbard, and more to content deals
Elon Musk's Platform In a blog post, X said it sees itself as a “video-first platform.” Reuters They say users watch videos in 80% of their sessions. With the announcement of at least three new shows, the platform is definitely moving in that direction. First, X announced a partnership with politician Tulsi Gabbard for a […]
Facebook, Instagram limiting more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts
Meta Platforms said on Tuesday that it is targeting teenagers on Instagram and Facebook as regulators around the world put pressure on social media giants to protect children from harmful content on their apps. It has announced plans to hide even more content from young people. Mehta said all teens will be placed on the […]
Peloton partners with TikTok to put workout content on platform
Struggling fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies announced Thursday. The partnership comes as Peloton pivots away from hardware and transforms into a software-focused company that relies on exclusive content to drive subscriber growth. Peloton stock rose 7% on the news. […]
Backlash Arises against LGBT Content in Netflix’s ‘CoComelon Lane’ for Kids
A popular Netflix series aimed at preschoolers has sparked a backlash among some families over its inclusion of LGBT characters and content. Cocomelon Laneis rated TV-Y and follows the lives of young children and their families as they learn about the world around them. In the episode called “Just Be Me” (Episode 8), a little […]