Alexandra S. Levine is a journalist covering technology's impact on society, mainly writing investigations and features about social media, children's safety online and AI. She joined Forbes in 2022.
She's covered the myriad issues with TikTok and its parent ByteDance affecting
TikTok Is Rejecting Ads About IVF, Egg Freezing And Fertility Services, Founders Say
It wants to advertise its services on TikTok, which women use at higher rates than men.
14 Attorneys General Sue TikTok As Its Future In The U.S. Is On The Line
More than a dozen bipartisan AGs are filing new lawsuits against TikTok. With the potential for a nationwide ban on the app on the horizon, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Influencers Are Telling Teens That Selling Their Eggs Is Easy Money. It’s Not That Simple.
The United States has few rules governing egg and sperm donation, a Wild West being supercharged by influencers peddling it as a cash-cow to millions of young followers.
Is Amazon Angling To Buy TikTok? The Two Companies’ Ties Deepen
Amazon’s turning to TikTok to tap into social, and TikTok’s turning to Amazon to strengthen its e-commerce business. These “frenemies” locking arms may help thwart a ban.
Meet The Startup Helping Schools Ban Cell Phones
Back-to-school looks different this year as districts institute new programs banning smartphones, enabled by lockable pouches from 10-year-old company Yondr.
The Rise Of The IVF Influencers
Creators are drawing big audiences sharing their deeply personal medical journeys through IVF. It’s helping them afford a shot at a family they might not otherwise have.
How A Car Dealer’s Surprisingly Funny Parody Of ‘The Office’ Blew Up On TikTok
Mohawk Chevrolet hired a 23-year-old to up its social media game. Her unconventional, hilarious approach has drawn an international audience and interest from Hollywood.
How Fake Videos Purporting To Be The Trump Shooter Spread On Social Media
Hours after former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally, videos purporting to be posted by the suspected shooter began circulating on top social media platforms.
ByteDance Doubles Down On TikTok Shop, Despite Threat Of A U.S. Ban
TikTok Shop has gained even more traction since the president signed a law that may ban the app. If it goes away, Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein could win big.
Utah Sues TikTok, Alleging TikTok Live Is ‘A Virtual Strip Club’ For Minors
Utah’s governor and attorney general announced a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging youth are pushed to perform sexually suggestive acts for gifts and money on TikTok Live.