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Inspired by a Margaret Cho DVD, Atsuko Okatsuka chased stand-up for years, but it was the 2020 TikTok dance videos she made with her grandma that catapulted her into the spotlight.

The social media platform TikTok recently banned a hashtag called #SkinnyTok after European regulators warned it was promoting extreme weight loss. But eliminating this kind of content is not easy.

Keeping young kids entertained all summer can be a challenge, but the popular Instagram account Kids Day Out Long Island, run by local mom-turned-creator Lauren, offers plenty of inspiration. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with her about the best family-friendly fun on Long Island.

Two Connecticut lawmakers want stronger government regulation of social media platforms. It’s in response to reports that Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram are engaging in sexually explicit conversations with children.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Governor Ned Lamont hosted a discussion with students at Wethersfield High School. Lamont said he’s interested in stronger policies to protect students’ mental health around phone use.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong calls on social media companies to limit algorithms and notifications for children who use their platforms.

The 119th Congress is underway, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said one of his priorities is passing legislation to protect kids on social media.

TikTok will be shut down in the U.S. this month unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. Here's how creators are preparing.

Landmark policy and legislation moved forward to regulate and monitor social platforms in the past year.

Between new state legislation and new school policies, Connecticut has tried to protect children from what critics say are the potential harms of excessive screen time and social media use.