A recent case in the U.K. is reminding us just how powerful social media posts can be in litigation. Chloe Caillet, a DJ and performer, claimed she couldn’t work for six months following an on-street injury. But as the case…
It’s time to get ready for the possibility of a TikTok ban. As of January 13, 2025, the U.S. government enacted a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest from TikTok by January 19, 2025, due to national…
17 October 2023For immediate release: SMI Aware Announces New CEO, Joshua Janow After over a decade of leadership as SMI Aware’s CEO, the company’s founder Chris Randall has appointed his successor Joshua Janow as the new chief executive officer. Josh…
Privatized social media platforms like BeReal and Snapchat have gained major popularity, especially among younger adults. Unlike public platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, these privatized apps offer a different kind of social media experience. While traditional platforms…
A new NLRB ruling on social media misconduct makes it harder for employers to discipline employees for inappropriate behavior during protected concerted activities — even when the misconduct happens online. Under the updated standard, employees who post profane, harassing, or…
Thousands of social media platforms are home to billions of users around the globe. And information online can be elusive. How can you be sure you turned over every social media stone and looked in every corner of the web?…
What is Truth Social? In October 2021, former President Donald Trump announced the launch of his new social media application, Truth Social. People say that the platform provides a new space for “big voices” that mainstream social media companies like…
Ever wonder what that blue checkmark on a person’s social media profile image means? It indicates that the user owns a “verified social media account.” And at Meta, they’re opening up opportunities for social media users on Facebook and Instagram…
Written in collaboration with Stephanie Fikisz and ChatGPT Human intelligence should not be separated from artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern technology, transforming the way businesses operate and people live their lives. AI software…
In late 2021, Facebook, Inc. announced a rebrand as “Meta” and would be shifting its focus to creating the Metaverse. According to Meta, the Metaverse is the “next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet.” Announcements have…