TikTok hackers target Paris Hilton, CNN and other high-profile users
Social video app taking steps to tackle cyber-attack on well-known brands and celebrities
Elon Musk does not grasp EU fears about disinformation on X, official says
EU commissioner Vera Jourová says tech firms must hire staff versed in legal and historical context of free speech in Europe
‘Africa has zero PR in the west’: the Nigerian influencer using sarcasm on the clueless
Charity Ekezie has made it her mission to educate naive westerners about her continent on social media, and have some fun along the way
Tories pursuing ‘ostrich strategy’ on Facebook campaign ads
Party is focusing on 80 seats it came closest to losing in last election and 20 seats it came closest to winning
Labour is already dominating the online general election campaign
Starmer’s party was quicker out of the digital gate, with slicker, more engaging content than the Tory offering, writes Matthew McGregor
Hundreds of millions wiped from Trump fortune in wake of conviction
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock finishes day down 5.3% on Wall Street, as ex-president’s stake falls from $6bn to $5.6bn
The Huberman question: should lifestyle influencers follow their own advice?
Ancient philosophers became an ‘object of ridicule’ if their lifestyle differed from their outlook. Today, content creators don’t always practice what they preach
Black Americans disproportionately encounter lies online, survey finds
Most Americans concerned about online misinformation as election nears, according to poll by watchdog group Free Press
‘All eyes on Rafah’: how AI-generated image swept across social media
Celebrity posts of graphic following IDF strike help make it among most-shared content of Israel-Gaza war
Best podcasts of the week: What does it take to win? Man City’s Kyle Walker knows the answer
The England defender shares his life story, lessons and secrets to success in a new BBC series. Plus: five of the best tech podcasts
Vivek Ramaswamy uses Buzzfeed stake to demand staff cuts, conservative hires
CEO Jonah Peretti pushed back on rightwing Trumpist, saying he had ‘fundamental misunderstandings’ about the business
A social media ban won’t keep my teenagers safe – it just takes away the place they love
Even with a ban, gen alpha will find a way to connect with people online. It’s up to the platforms – and grownups – to ensure a safer internet
Vivek Ramaswamy acquires 7.7% activist stake in BuzzFeed
The former Republican presidential candidate invested in the media company intending to ‘shift its strategy’
Best podcasts of the week: The stars of Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding? return with a gripping new mystery
Why did a mini corduroy suit appear in a woman’s home? Helen McLaughlin, Karen Whitehouse and Lauren Kilby dive down a new rabbit hole. Plus: five of the best podcasts about songs
Call for stricter rules to stop UK MPs repeating conspiracy theories
Demos report come after two ministers publicised unverified claims about low-traffic neighbourhood schemes