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White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

The @WhiteHouse account has already garnered more than 80,000 followers since launching on Tuesday with a short video montage of the President captioned ” America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”.

Africanews

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Study: More frequent social media use linked to depression

Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell joined the show to shed more light on a new study showing adults who use social media more often are at higher risk of depression.

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TikTok faces lawsuits over mental health risks

Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.

CBS America

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TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video

Last fall, the attorney general of North Carolina, joined by 12 other states, sued TikTok, alleging that the social media platform was designed to be addictive, particularly for minors, and that users and their parents were deceived abou...

CBS America

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Will travelling outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits?

A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent.

Euronews

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Navigating the social minefield of middle school

Clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of "The Crucial Years," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how parents can help children navigate puberty, peer pressure and social media during the middle school years.

CBS America

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White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

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No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration

The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.

Euronews

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Fake investigations claim famous women were born male

Public female figures, like former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have been accused of being assigned male at birth. Researchers say these fake theories are fueled by "transvestigat...

Euronews

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AI accounts impersonating doctors on social media

A new type of video featuring "doctor deepfakes" are going around on social media. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark reports.

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AI accounts impersonating doctors on social media

Artificial intelligence accounts that impersonate medical professionals on social media are on the rise. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark joins to discuss.

CBS News

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Man busted on plane for vaping defends himself

Peter Nguyen has since issued an apology after the viral confrontation mid-air.

Fox News

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Instagram's new location-sharing feature

Instagram's new "Instagram Maps" lets users share their location with followers, but critics warn it could put safety and privacy at risk. MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady reports on the concerns and how to protect your information.

CBS News

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Tinned fish finds a new audience

Tinned fish like sardines, mackerel, cod and more are making a comeback thanks to social media. CBS Saturday Morning heads to Porto, Portugal, to discover how the utilitarian fare became a culinary sensation.

CBS News

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UK begins enforcing age verifications for online safety

The United Kingdom has begun enforcing the age verification aspect of its 2023 Online Safety Act, requiring all platforms to ensure that young users do not have access to harmful content online. Katie Collins, a senior European correspon...

CBS News

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Car theft victim finds vehicle on social media

A North Texas woman's stolen car was found on social media, where it was being used by thieves in a crime spree across multiple communities.

Fox News

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Fake probes claim famous women like Brigitte Macron were born male

Public female figures, such as former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have also been accused of being assigned male at birth. Researchers say these fake theories are fueled by "trans...

Euronews

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Instagram users blame Meta’s AI moderators for wrongful suspensions

Multiple Instagram users who’ve had their accounts wrongly suspended are blaming Meta’s increasing use of artificial intelligence. Meta says it uses both humans and technology to monitor user profiles, but tech analysts say AI is the mor...

CBC News

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German officials worry 'trusted flaggers' may curb free speech online

Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers".

Euronews

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No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

EuroVerify investigates the suspiciously low figure, which has most notably been shared by members of France's far-right National Rally party.

Euronews

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Underwater robot live stream draws over a million viewers per day

A robot is navigating the cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated.

France 24

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Meet the "grandfluencers"

After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch with Babs, both p...

CBS News

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Mali charges ex-prime minister over social media post

Moussa Mara was charged with undermining the state and spreading false information shortly after questioning by a cybercrimes unit of the police.

Africanews

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The EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms,...

Euronews

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Australia expands teen social media ban to YouTube

Australia said on Wednesday (July 30) it will add YouTube to sites covered by its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the Alphabet-owned video-sharing site and potentially setting up a l...

Reuters

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Photo of young Merkel is real, future 'world leaders' with her aren't

A viral picture falsely purports to show former German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a teenager, alongside other world leaders including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Euronews

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Gen Z getting into investing earlier with social media advice

Gen Z is proving to be more financially engaged than the previous generations and diving into investing earlier through RRSPs and TFSAs, according to Statistics Canada and a TD Bank survey, often thanks to finance becoming more digestibl...

CBC News

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Tea app takes messaging system offline after second security issue

Tea, a dating discussion app that recently suffered a high-profile cybersecurity breach, announced late Monday that some direct messages were also accessed in the incident.

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Pope Leo reminds digital influencers of need to remain human online

Pope Leo XIV received a rock star's welcome at the Vatican's festival of Catholic influencers on Tuesday and thanked them for using their digital platform to promote Catholicism. But he told them to ensure that online culture remains human.

Africanews

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French president Macron and wife sue U.S. influencer for defamation

Candace Owens, a right-wing commentator and influencer from the United States, has been spreading theories online that Brigitte Macron is a man. The French presidential couple has now taken her to court for defamation.

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