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The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?

Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers and web search.

Instagram is testing a program that offers its top influencers the ability to interact with their followers over direct messages using a chatbot.

On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing what it’s like to take care of relatives who have reached their final years.

Those who appreciate “something as basic as a stick” are sharing their enthusiasm through a newly popular Instagram account.

Users reported widespread issues with the platforms from around 10 a.m. Eastern to about noon, according to Down Detector, a website that tracks user reports of internet disruptions.

Mothers are running Instagram accounts for underage girls aspiring to stardom. Many encounter a dark underworld dominated by men, including pedophiles.

In this year’s presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the platform tries de-emphasizing “political content.”

Lawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in three states.