Americans lost over $16B to scams in 2024 as social media–driven fraud surges. Explore FTC and FBI findings, Meta’s role, and ...

For two decades now, social media companies have been virtually untouchable, profitably floating above accusations that they normalize propaganda, addict children and degrade our character. Legally ...

Two years ago, the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book about the dangers of social-media became a best-seller—and the subject of some critical eye-rolling. Now, for many, it’s become essential.

One-fifth of Australian teenagers ​under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, ‌industry data showed, raising questions about the ...

After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury has heard closing arguments before heading to the deliberation r ...

Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has ...

Age limits inspired by Australia law won’t hamper role adults play in raising children.

Social media influencers (SMIs) can perpetuate the flow of misinformation online because of the unique relationship they have with their followers, research led by Cardiff Business School finds. For ...

Children and adolescents vulnerable to addictive design of infinite scrolling and attention-driven algorithms, mental health professional says - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Social media has become part of everyday life for billions of people, but the growing amount of time young users spend online ...

Teenagers who use social media more frequently may show slightly higher empathy, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers at Georgia State University. The study, a systematic review published ...

YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, aka UK07 Rider, livestreamed an emotional drive before crashing on Delhi–Meerut Expressway. Expert ...