Doomscrolling is when you spend a lot of time on social media watching videos in a non stop loop. The bad habit can bring on negative mental health problems.

The Federal Trade Commission issued a study that showed how social media companies are failing to protect teenagers from targeted advertising and online dangers.

If you’ve been scrolling on Instagram, you’ve probably seen a post with text claiming the user must repost a statement or Meta can steal their personal data.

A new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that major social media and video streaming services are collecting and monetizing vast amounts of user data, often without adequate protections, especially for children and teens.

A federal district court judge on Aug. 30 temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed to prevent Texas children from accessing certain content online through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.

Search & Support San Antonio is working with an artificial intelligence engineer to create these videos. Two have been posted so far.

AARP has a program aimed at helping older adults get more comfortable with social media and navigating the internet.

La tendencia puede ser un momento de empoderamiento y aprendizaje para las jóvenes, según una dermatóloga local.

Dermatologist Elizabeth Hughes warns parents to read the ingredients on beauty products tweens are purchasing.

British social media influencers Josh and Jace stopped by the KSAT studios on their journey through Texas.

The bill amends the state’s Child Labor law to include children who are featured on their parents’ or caregivers’ social media.

Snapchat, a social media platform, is rolling out new safety features to protect teens online.

It’s a scenario directed toward women and it asks which would you rather encounter if you were alone in the woods — a man or a bear?

After nationwide warnings, lawsuits against social media companies, and medical evidence about social media's negative affect on youth, Bexar County and the state of Texas are taking action. The new CHAAT program teaches kids and parents about what's really happening and what to do about it.

Facebook, Instagram and Threads were down for many users Tuesday morning.

Maurine Molak lost her son, David, to suicide in 2016. Last week, she joined other parents who lost loved ones to online abuse on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers questions social media executives.

While a student at Harvard in 2003, Mark Zuckerberg developed what was then known as Facemash, an online platform intended to judge the attractiveness of students at the university.

Here’s a countdown of the 10 most popular stories from our page this year.

Some experts in medicine and education are using the term “TikTok brain” to describe a situation where children consume so much 15-second entertainment that they cannot focus on long-form communication.

Be careful what you share on social media. Scammers bait people with emotional, fake pleas to share posts about missing children or injured pets, the Better Business Bureau warns.

Many teens spend hours a day on social media. But with teenage depression on the rise, public health officials say there may be a connection between social media use and teen mental health. There are some ways parents can help their teens limit their consumption.

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to limit harmful content minors see online and works to promote transparency from tech companies.

Ever since Elon Must bought Twitter, millions of users have complained about.

If you’re a regular Twitter user, you may have noticed some major changes to the platform on Saturday.

Is there someone you follow on social media because they produce content about your hometown?

Calling all content creators! We want to meet you!

I’m very much aware that I have no control over the decisions social media apps and organizations make, but it would have been nice to know that a strange little AI bot was going to show up as a Snapchat friend.

If you have a verified blue check mark on your Twitter account, you might lose it tomorrow.

What started as a casual Sunday stroll through a Target store quickly turned into a terrifying health scare for a California woman after a social media prank went wrong, according to Tustin police.

Netflix is rolling out a plan to halt password sharing by the spring.

Romanian authorities have seized four more luxury vehicles for a total of 15 that have been seized in the investigation into Andrew Tate.

Romanian authorities say that divisive social media personality Andrew Tate has been arrested on charges of human trafficking and rape.

You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the past week and wondered where they’re coming from.

Now there’s a new group of influencers taking social media by storm. Grandfluencers are changing the face of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Many San Antonians aren’t happy that Drake failed to show San Antonio some love in one of his new songs, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

San Antonio police say they are aware of a social media challenge that targets certain vehicle makes and models -- specifically Kias and Hyundais.

TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps going. But while watching the videos is free, users are also giving up some privacy by providing information. There are some simple tweaks to make in settings to protect some privacy.

For years now, we’ve heard the debates about social media and teens, from photo-sharing sites that helped kids feel connected during the pandemic to posts that made kids feel bullied or body shamed.

If you’ve been scouring social media this week, you may have noticed “Little Miss” memes taking over the feeds.

If you haven’t subscribed to our channel yet, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect every day.

TikTok has announced a new user viewing preference that will filter out content with “overtly mature themes” for teenagers between 13 to 17 years old.

The social media app Yubo, which the Uvalde gunman used to send chilling messages before the massacre, will add safety features in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting.

You have to meet Jonathan and Ben Carlin, if you’re not familiar with them already.

There were clues on social media that indicated Uvalde school shooter, Salvador Ramos, 18, was planning something sinister.

Certain filters on Instagram are no longer available in Texas thanks to a lawsuit about facial recognition, according to media reports.

Desperate to find formula to feed their babies, parents are turning to social media and finding both generosity and greed.

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

Politicians took to social media to show support for Ukrainians

Scams initiated on social media surged last year, ripping people off for $770 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

A Dallas father is celebrating the start of the new year with peace of mind knowing his adult son, who he has been trying to find for three years, is alive and in good care.

ORLANDO, FLA. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Social media has connected the world, but some say it may be doing more harm than good, especially for kids.

This year, KSAT’s Facebook followers shared thousands of stories. Of course, many of them were focused on the winter storm and the coronavirus pandemic, but it turns out y’all really love cute animals and Betty White!

Samantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.

Babies, dogs, vacations, workouts, cars, cooking… you name it, people share it online. But how much is too much?

A 13-year-old pug in New York City is going viral for predicting what kind of day you’re going to have, simply by his mood and the way he gets out of bed every morning.

Before you rant and complain on a company's social media page, Consumer Reports says there is a best way to do it to get results.

Social media has become a big part of everyday life. Whether it’s sharing updates on Facebook, snapping a pic for Instagram, or learning the latest TikTok trend, social media keeps you connected with all the happenings.

Misinformation has spread as fast as the coronavirus and can be as dangerous. Here’s how to fight it.

The hashtags #FrozenHoney and #FrozenHoneyChallenge have led TikTok users to their kitchens for some sweet creations made from a few ingredients, but the latest trend has some experiencing an unpleasant side effect.

Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are now in day three of nationwide flight cancellations, which started Monday.

News broke Tuesday afternoon that beloved San Antonian Patty Mills is leaving the Spurs and signing with the Brooklyn Nets.

Lollapalooza wrapped up its 2021 four-day festival on Sunday, and users across social media showed their disappointment at the event happening at all.

Dilley police said they are raising awareness about protecting children from predators online after a 15-year-old girl was lured to Florida by a 38-year-old man.

Have you ever tried using the ridges like this?

Saldivar is serving a life sentence, but could she be released early?

The Centers for Disease Control wants to make sure it has your attention.

A deceased man's social media posts used by scammers were curated around inviting followers for a chance to earn extra cash.

Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google could be forced to make sweeping changes to their businesses under a series of new bills.

The bee drama that's been unfolding over TikTok has come to an end.

Instances of people streaming chases or other criminal activities have seemingly exploded across social media in recent years. Here's what experts say is behind it.

The Bexar County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that a man was sentenced to prison for soliciting a minor through social media.

As we slowly emerge out of the coronavirus pandemic, it may be time to ask the question: “Am I in charge of my social media, or is it in charge of me?”

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Social media in the digital age has given a voice and a platform for awe-inspiring things, now though that same platform is being used to target migrants trying to come into the United States.

Yes, you heard that correctly – Snapchat is making a few people millionaires. The spotlight feature on Snapchat is a dedicated tab in the app for promoting short viral videos from the Snapchat community, much like TikTok. Meanwhile, the Snapchat app overall grew to 265 million global daily active users in its fourth quarter of 2020, from 249 million in its third quarter. AdSo far, Snapchat has given out more than $110 million overall across the markets where spotlight is live. Snapchat said “several” users have become millionaires through the spotlight club since November 2020.

SAN ANTONIO – Brief 15- to 60-second videos serve as a window into people’s lives on TikTok. However, one San Antonio woman is using her account to show users that it’s possible to live a healthy life with HIV. More than 28,000 people follow Janeli Saucedo Castrejana on TikTok for new content related to HIV. “We started dating, and he told me upfront that he was HIV positive,” Saucedo Castrejana said. I feel like there’s power in sharing experiences.”On her TikTok account, Saucedo Castrejana shares important information and makes it relatable.

|| Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribuneA fight has broken out among Texas Republicans over Gab, the embattled social network favored by the far right. That sparked fierce criticism from the company — and new questions from fellow some Republicans about Abbott's own commitment to fighting perceived censorship by social media giants. AdGab promotes itself as a "free speech" alternative to social media behemoths like Facebook and Twitter. Earlier this year, Gab was among the alternative social media sites where Trump loyalists plotted the storming of the Capitol. "TexasGOP has no plan to deplatform from any of our social media accounts," the tweet said.

Gregg Abbott and state Sen. Bryan Hughes announce a Republican-sponsored Senate Bill 12, which would prevent social media sites like Facebook and Twitter from “canceling” the views of Texans. Greg Abbott is taking on the censorship of “conservative speech.”The governor is slated to hold a news conference at noon on Friday to discuss the Republican-sponsored Senate Bill 12, which would prevent social media sites like Facebook and Twitter from “canceling” the views of Texans. The news conference, which will take place in Tyler with Sen. Bryan Hughes, will be livestreamed in this article. Hughes is among the sponsors of the bill, along with Sen. Donna Campbell who lives in New Braunfels. Abbott’s office said the legislature would “help prohibit social media companies from censoring Texans based on the viewpoints they express.”GOP leaders in Texas targeted social media giants like Facebook and Twitter during the pre- and post-election period and in the aftermath of the deadly U.S. Capitol siege.

Twitter has been exploring subscription options in recent months, in an attempt to make money from its users and diversify beyond its core advertising business. The social media company teased the “Super Follows” feature during its Analyst Day presentation. If implemented, users would have the ability to pay creators for additional content within their Twitter feeds, including exclusive announcements and newsletters. The concept of users paying for exclusive content from creators has become increasingly popular with the rise of platforms such as OnlyFans and Substack. AdAccording to statistics data base statista.com, Twitter has 330 million active users.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Manipulating videos to persuade an audience is nothing new, however, technology is making it harder and harder to tell what’s real and what’s not. As of 2020, there are 100 million deep fake videos online. The term deep fake comes from deep-learning artificial intelligence which is what gives these videos their uncanny realism. So, when debating real news versus fake news, always ask questions. Kids may actually be the savviest of us all as they spend more time on social media using editing tools like Snapchat filters and Facetune to create their own synthetic media, making them personally aware they can’t trust everything they see online.

SAN ANTONIO – Love yourself? You’re going to want to check out The Selfie Box, a new interactive selfie museum on the South Side. “We both noticed on social media that these types of museums are in other cities around the states, but it’s a fairly new concept in the U.S. altogether,” Ramos told KSAT. Ad“The experience we offer is like no other,” Ramos told KSAT. “People who come to visit us today will have a different experience from several months of returning,” Ramos told KSAT.

In this episode of KSAT Explains, we took a closer look at a phenomenon underway across the United States, the recent surge of conspiracy theories and extremism and how to battle disinformation online.

TikTok has become big competition for Instagram. AdBuilding a clone is easy; creating a vibrant community is not, even for the social media giant. With Reels, Instagram has tried to replicate much of what makes TikTok popular, including editing effects and the ability to add music or a background sound. Instagram reels largely remains a home for TikToks’ greatest hits, with many people reposting popular Tiktok videos with the platform’s trademark watermark to reels. It’s common to scroll through reels videos and see one TikTok video after another.

The oversight board, which has been called Facebook’s version of a Supreme Court, announced that it overturned Facebook’s decisions in four out of the five cases before it. The board is intended to create a new way for users to appeal content decisions on both Facebook and Instagram, given previous criticism over how the company handles hate speech, violent extremism and graphic materials. The 20-person board includes a former prime minister, a Nobel peace prize laureate and the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian. The first cases touched on issues of hate speech, nudity and COVID-19 misinformation. The first series of decisions come ahead of the most closely watched case yet for the board: Whether former president Donald Trump gets to stay on Facebook.

The dating app Bumble has been known for setting its own standards for how people should behave on the internet. Bumble updated its terms and conditions to explicitly list “physical appearance” among other discriminatory language it does not tolerate. The updated policy comes as Bumble looks to make its debut on Wall Street. According to the filing, the Bumble dating empire counted 42.1 million monthly active users as of the end of September 2020. Bumble said it uses automated safeguards to detect comments and images it prohibits, and that it will also rely on people reporting individuals for body shaming.

Just make sure not to share an image of your vaccination card on social media, the Better Business Bureau says. Up your security settings on social media: Be sure to check your privacy and security settings on your social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Be wary of what you post, even if it’s trending: Sharing your vaccine photo is one of the latest trends on social media. For more information from the BBB on how to safely share your COVID-19 vaccine news on social media, click here. AdRELATED: Social media is a breeding ground for scams during COVID-19 crisis, FTC says

KSAT surpassed the milestone of 100,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel this month. In addition to thanking our loyal viewers, we wanted to showcase some of the local journalism available for free on our YouTube channel for others who may not have discovered KSAT on YouTube. Hit the red subscribe button on our channel, or at the bottom of a video, and sign up for notifications to stay up on the latest news and relevant information to our community. Find all types of video content, including:Get a sample of some of the content we have to offer below:Primetime specialsNewscastsKSAT ExplainsTexas EatsAdTrust IndexKSAT KidsYour Weather AuthorityInterviews with local leadersLocal sportsSA LiveGet all this and more for free on KSAT’s YouTube channel.

But, don’t panic, as there is a way to fix it with just the flip of a switch. Why does “Off-Facebook Activity” exist? However, by disengaging the “Off-Facebook Activity” feature, the ads on the platform will be less personal to the user, according to the social media network. Click Your Facebook Information at the left column. Click Off-Facebook Activity to review.

(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)If you were logged out of your Facebook account overnight, the social media network says you’re not alone. Many Facebook users reported being automatically logged out of their accounts on Friday night and having to re-login for access. We’re looking into reports of people being logged out and having to log in again to access their Facebook accounts. Posted by Facebook App on Saturday, January 23, 2021All should be up and running as normal now for Facebook users. RELATED: Margarita deliveries and murder hornets: The top 20 stories shared on KSAT’s Facebook page this year

FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, file photo, SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer media award, in Berlin. In a tweet Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, Musk said he once considered selling the electric car maker to Apple, but the iPhone makers CEO Tim Cook blew off the meeting. (Hannibal Hanschke/Pool Photo via AP, File)Tesla is hiring and you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get this gig. The company is also hiring “energy customer support specialists” to address social media escalations directed at the Company’s CEO, Elon Musk. According to the job posting on Tesla’s website, the specialists will handle various customer issues while delivering “world-class customer service.”“The role of a specialist is to resolve or escalate complaints through appropriate channels and address social media escalations directed at the CEO with critical thinking,” the job posting states.

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey took to his own platform to discuss the company’s decision-making processes for banning President Donald Trump on Wednesday. In a thread of 13 Tweets, Dorsey explained his rationale for banning trump and speculated why others in the technology and social media industry followed suit. “I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter, or how we got here,” Dorsey wrote in the thread. — jack (@jack) January 14, 2021Dorsey wrote that he believed the decision to ban Trump from the platform was best for the company and the world.

But have you ever found yourself looking at posts for hours and hours, knowing it makes you upset? Here are some tips on how to stop your social media spirals. This year, more than three billion people will log on to social media. In total, it’s estimated the average adult will spend six years and eight months of their life on social media. To create an app jail, put all the social media apps you spend the most time on in one folder.

Big Red-flavored beer is coming soon to San Antonio, thanks to one local breweryThe brewery says it's the most "quintessentially Texas beer San Antonio didn't know they had." Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Saturday, June 27, 20202. Texas Zombie Safari lets you shoot zombies with paintballs from response vehiclesIt's an interactive zombie hunt and it's only open in Texas in October. Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Tuesday, April 28, 202019. Posted by KSAT 12 & KSAT.com on Sunday, September 20, 202020.

If you are able to talk, teach or just entertain, there is a way to use the internet to make money. People all over the world have cashed in big checks thanks to views on their YouTube pages. Forbes just released the list of some of the highest paid YouTubers of 2020, so we decided to breakdown exactly how much they made from their page and what they do to make it. He racked up $24 million and was dubbed by Forbes as YouTube’s biggest new star. Forbes writes Kaji’s videos are a mix of DIY science experiments, family story time and reviews of new toys.

ST. LOUIS – It’s a dog-owner and beer drinker’s dream: a starring role on a can of Bud. Budweiser announced Wednesday that they are teaming up with We Rate Dogs, an online social media account that rates dogs, to put some lucky pups on real cans of Budweiser. 🐶🍺 https://t.co/mhzzngvfbj — Budweiser (@budweiserusa) December 16, 2020How to enterRespond to the thread online with a picture of your dog, or pictures -- there’s no limit on how many times you can enter! The company said a few lucky owners will get their pup’s image on a can sent directly to them. pic.twitter.com/RKo4tLkLcF — Budweiser (@budweiserusa) December 16, 2020Related:Sit, stay, crack open a cold one?

For some folks, that means dealing with calls from debt collectors. Starting late next year, collectors will also be allowed to contact consumers by email, text message, and even through social media. Debt collectors are notorious for hounding consumers over debts that have already been paid off or were never owed in the first place. For example, CR says that if a debt collector contacts you, request verification of the debt. It’s not entirely clear how collection agencies will use social media to reach consumers.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Seventy-two percent of Americans use social media, and in January of 2019, there was an average of 500 million posts onto Instagram stories a day. It’s clear that we love to share what is going on in our lives, but should certain things be kept secret? People post on social media to stay connected, but could certain posts hurt us in the long run? You can turn off your iPhone’s geolocation by going to Location Services, then Camera, and choose the option Never. To receive a free weekly email on Smart Living from Ivanhoe, sign up at: http://www.ivanhoe.com/ftkRELATED: If you’re ‘doomscrolling’ social media, here’s how to take control

SAN ANTONIO – From politics to the pandemic to civil unrest, it can be hard to avoid “doomscrolling” through your social media. But social media doesn’t have to be that way. “You actually have some control over what kinds of posts you see on social media,” said Consumer Reports Tech Editor Thomas Germain. Another way to avoid social posts that may get your blood boiling is to sort your feed chronologically instead of how the algorithm thinks it’s most likely to get your attention. Consumer Reports offers instructions for customizing your social media accounts on its website.