Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly ...
Pew Research Center

Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate

Younger Americans are more likely to use social media at least sometimes for health information than their older peers.

Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

Could the social media ruling follow the path of the landmark cases against big tobacco a few decades ago? — Alicia P.Q.

What should safer social media for teens look like?

In the wake of two verdicts against social media companies, researchers discuss what a safer social media for kids and teens could be. Are we anywhere near there yet?

Higher social media use linked to lower support for democracy, poll shows

The more people use social media, the less likely they are to believe democracy is the best form of government, the survey of ...

Trump with no guard rails: ‘Civilization will die’ post shows his growing power over social media

"In his first term, I think people would have been a lot more worked up about whether or not a post like this should or ...

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard has been one of the biggest boosters of decentralized social media. Now, the company, which is known for its social news reading app, is rolling out its latest experiment, "social websites." ...