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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill requiring mental health warning labels for minors on social media platforms advanced in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, signaling potential new federal oversight of …
Senate Panel Advances Bill Targeting Social Media Risks for Kids Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of 35 state and territorial attorneys general is pressing Meta to rein in what they describe as a surge of deceptive, AI-generated weight-loss advertising …
AI Weight-Loss Ads Spark Nationwide Crackdown Call on Meta Enforcement Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new study from Universal Ads shows that pairing streaming television advertising with social media campaigns sharply increases brand recall, perception, and purchase intent — especially for …
Streaming TV Plus Social Ads Deliver Dramatic Boost for Emerging Brands, Study Finds Read More
UPPER DUBLIN, PA — The Upper Dublin Education Foundation has launched Tech Trek: Navigating the Digital Highway, an online resource designed to help families make informed decisions about technology use, …
Upper Dublin Education Foundation Launches ‘Tech Trek’ to Guide Families Through the Digital Age Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about a surge in fraudulent tax schemes spreading across social media, many of which encourage individuals to falsely claim credits …
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Rising Social Media Tax Credit Scams Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office has announced the return of its interactive educational seminar, “Think Before You Post,” set for Friday, May 30, from 6:00 to …
Protect Your Future Online! Chester County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Think Before You Post” Seminar Read More
MANHEIM, PA — Short Flixx, the emerging platform rivaling TikTok, has unveiled two major enhancements designed to improve user engagement and creativity while reinforcing its safe community standards.
Short Flixx Expands with New Features and Commitment to Safety Read More MANHEIM, PA — Short Flixx, a U.S.-based social media app aimed at creative video enthusiasts, is making waves as a safe and engaging alternative to TikTok. Focused on fostering a supportive …
Short Flixx Launches as a Safe and Creative Alternative to TikTok Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry to examine how technology platforms may restrict or degrade users’ access to services based on their speech …
Is Big Tech Silencing You? FTC Launches Urgent Probe Into Censorship and Consumer Rights Read More