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
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.
TikTok’s Sister App CapCut Is Used By Millions In The U.S. It May Soon Be Banned.
ByteDance’s video editor CapCut is almost as popular among Americans as TikTok—but gets a fraction of the scrutiny. It, too, may be collateral damage in a nationwide ban.
‘I Want That Sweet Baby’: AI-Generated Kids Draw Predators On TikTok And Instagram
Images of AI children on TikTok and Instagram are becoming magnets for many with a sexual interest in minors. But content of fake people falls into a troubling gray area.
TikTok Fights Back. Here’s What You Need To Know About Its Suit Against The U.S. Government
TikTok is waging a legal war against the U.S. government over a new law that could ban it nationwide by January 2025. Here’s everything you need to know.
Lawyers Are Already Recruiting TikTok Creators For Lawsuits Fighting Biden’s Ban
Top First Amendment lawyers have begun quietly contacting creators and small businesses to join potential lawsuits aimed at thwarting a U.S. ban on TikTok.
TikTok’s Ban Bill Nightmare Is Just Beginning
The White House says it wants a divestment of TikTok, not a ban, but the challenges of unbundling it from its China-based parent ByteDance could make one inevitable.