Research suggests that the political toxicity many users encounter on social media is a design choice that can be reversed ...

How social media apps are designed has a lot to do with whether teens have good or bad experiences. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images Social media is a complex environment that presents both ...

Ever find yourself losing track of time while you’re on your phone? Well, that’s not by accident. Our favorite apps are intentionally designed to keep us on them as long as possible so tech companies ...

Worldwide age limits and a mounting lawsuit against Meta are forcing the U.S. to confront whether its current rules still ...

Today, social media users want serendipitous shopping experiences — where new brands and ideas pop up on their feeds like wizened wizards in an RPG. In this world, your social media profile is your ...

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they continue to target ...

Lisa Schirch receives funding from the Ford Foundation. I know the founder of Pol.is and Remesh platforms, mentioned in this article, as well as Maria Ressa of Rappler Communities. I will not benefit ...

Social media advertising has evolved into one of the most dependable and cost-effective ways to promote a business, build ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was ...