It is a tool shaped by its design, how teens use it, and the context of their experiences. In other words, social media's impact is shaped by its affordances—how platforms are designed and what ...

The Case Against Social Media is a new documentary that exposes the real-life consequences of the algorithms of Big Tech ...

Kyle Chayka Chayka writes about technology and internet culture.

As awareness of the pitfalls of being constantly connected grows, a small number of tech professionals are working to introduce ethical principles into social media design. But what does an ...

Along with developing the “buddy bot” and writing a paper on social media’s effects on youth, the students plan to design a subsequent app with which the AI could pair. Outlining what it ...

It’s the type of design that has to be seen to be believed ... and been the inspiration for no shortage of jokes on social media. Here’s a sampling of the reaction to the Big 12 tournament ...

It’s also important to incorporate teens’ perspectives to pinpoint what policies and design choices should be made to protect young people using social media. My colleagues and I analyzed over ...