Alexandra S. Levine is an investigative journalist covering technology and society, often writing 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 everything from teen
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.
TikTok Mishandled The Data Of Hundreds Of Top American Advertisers
Sensitive business information from major advertisers like Amazon, Disney and the New York Times was widely available to ByteDance staff across the U.S. and China.
AI Is Creating An Influx Of Child Sex Abuse Images, Data Shows
NCMEC is getting an increasing number of reports about AI-generated CSAM. Leaders in the space, like OpenAI, are beginning to intervene.
How TikTok’s Unwritten Rules About Israel-Gaza Ads Sparked Internal Outrage
After October 7, TikTok rejected ads about the Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas. But after months of external pressure and internal turmoil, the company changed course.
Congress Is Flooded With Calls After TikTok Asks Users For Support Against Ban
Capitol Hill is being flooded with calls from TikTok users pushing back against a new bill targeting the wildly popular app.
TikTok Targeted In New National Security Bill On Adversary Owned Apps
Bipartisan House leaders are taking a fresh swing at ByteDance's crown jewel and other social media apps owned by entities in China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
TikTokers Are Stealing Doctors And Nurses’ Photos To Peddle Pills And Powders
Healthcare workers’ selfies are being misused to sell lucrative—but unproven—medical treatments to the app’s enormous global audience.
Is Your Tinder Date Actually An AI Chat Bot? Maybe.
With AI now ubiquitous across the world’s top dating apps, some think we’re headed for the Twilight Zone. Others feel more hopeful than ever that love is within reach.
Did You Use ChatGPT On Your School Applications? These Words May Tip Off Admissions
Students who’ve turned to ChatGPT for help writing their school applications are turning back to people to make that work sound more human—and schools just can’t keep up.