Mark Zuckerberg says Threads social media app has 175m users
The app launched a year ago to rival Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter.
Q&A: How has the General Election campaign unfolded on social media?
Here is a look at what has been happening on social media throughout the General Election campaign.
‘Bot-like’ X accounts having ‘oversized influence’ on General Election – study
A new investigation looked at 10 accounts that have shared more than 60,000 posts on the social media site in the last few weeks.
X verified badges begin appearing on ‘influential’ accounts
In the latest change to the site’s verification system, ‘influential’ accounts who do not pay for verification have been given a verified badge.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by X against researchers over hate speech on platform
The centre is not the only group that has pointed to the rise of hateful material on X since Mr Musk’s purchase in October 2022.
MSP complains to Police Scotland over recording of ‘hate incident’
A non-crime hate incident was recorded against Tory Murdo Fraser over a post he made on X in 2023.
From Snapchat and Facebook to Instagram and TikTok, we need to talk more about keeping children safe online - The Irish News view
Smartphones’ ubiquity means that bullies and predators can target children in their own homes, where they should be safe
Social media has shown me that at least one unionist politician has a sense of humour - Jake O’Kane
At its worst, the internet is a cesspit; at its best it informs, educates, entertains - and connects in surprising ways
Tory minister defends middle finger social media jibe at Labour
Tory MPs joined criticism of a post attacking Labour with an image of a BBC News presenter giving the middle finger live on air.
Musk swears at firms ‘trying to blackmail with money’ and says ‘don’t advertise’
The billionaire owner of X, formerly Twitter, was giving an on-stage interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit.