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2024’s Major Social Media Updates And Why 2025 Could Change Everything
With TikTok facing a Supreme Court showdown and potential U.S. ban in January 2025, the industry's biggest disruption may lie ahead.
Why social media influencers are going to have a very big 2025
As 2024 rolls into 2025, big changes are potentially afoot in the world of social media. TikTok is potentially weeks away from closure in the United States. X (the app formerly known as Twitter) continues to deviate from the mainstream under its ownership by Elon Musk. And in its place, the sun is shining on Bluesky.
In 2024, using social media felt worse than ever
It’s never been more exhausting to be online than in 2024. While it’s been clear for some time that monetization has shifted social media into a different beast, this year in particular felt like a tipping point.
Future of Social Media Under Trump
Syracuse University Associate Professor of Communications Jennifer Grygiel joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and Sonali Basak to discuss the future of social media under the upcoming administration and the fate of TikTok as it awaits the Supreme Court's decision about its potential ban in the US.
The Role of Social Media in the 2024 Election: Lessons and Looking Ahead
Spread the loveThe 2024 election cycle saw social media platforms play an unprecedented role in shaping political discourse and voter behavior. As the dust settles, analysts are examining the impact of these digital spaces on the election outcome and considering their future influence on American democracy.
Musk’s Immigration Fight With Trump Allies Engulfs Social Media
A heated online debate over immigration policy exposed a growing rift between Donald Trump’s Silicon Valley supporters – ...
The evolution of X: How Musk transformed the social media giant in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media ...
Social media frenzy about GOP congresswoman living in retirement facility: 'Compelling case for term limits'
Following the news that GOP Rep. Kay Granger is living in a retirement facility, conservative and liberal voices took to ...
Tennessee's new laws in 2025 include tenant rights, age verification for social media, adult websites
A number of new Tennessee laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, including three that currently face active challenges in ...
Iran Takes First Steps Toward Easing Its Broad Social Media Bans
Iran said it will start easing some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions by lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google ...
Flight passenger's social media post on 'overhead bin ownership' sparks debate
Social media users are debating where airline passengers should be placing their carry-ons and which overhead bins are ...
Lakers-Warriors Christmas classic excites social media
The Los Angeles Lakers will surely have a Merry Christmas. They defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday ...
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Can minors have social media in Florida? What to know about new law coming Jan. 1
As of Jan. 1, 2025, it will be illegal in Florida for children under 14 to have social media accounts. Children ages 14 ...
Amber Heard supports Blake Lively, slams 'destructive' lies on social media
Amber Heard criticized "horrifying" lies on social media in a statement supporting Blake Lively amid her case against Justin ...
At a Thai zoo, wide-eyed, golden tigresses become social media stars
Rare golden tigresses with cream-coloured coats and wide eyes at a zoo in northern Thailand have become internet sensations, ...
Insta-famous: Report finds the top 10 most influential billionaires on social media
President-elect Trump, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Zuckerberg were the top three in a recent report that analyzed how influential ...