Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say about the connection between the two.
But because of its style, size, and configuration, Nguyen can't easily or enjoyably spend the day using social media apps, if she ever downloaded any. That's because after years of trying to curtail her use,
I am well aware of the potential benefits and harms of social media. But I am also a parent of two teenagers. I talk about this research all day, and then I spend each evening engaged in that same tug of war.
Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead. In November, Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16 years old.
For nonprofit organizations, where marketing and advertising can be cost-prohibitive, social media is a critical (and free) asset that should be leveraged.
The recent decision by the Australian government to introduce a ban on social media for under-16s has been received with both praise and condemnation.
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one that's transforming how we support each other online.
Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group announced Wednesday it plans to expand into financial services and potentially buy bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
A flight attendant took to Reddit to ask flyers about their "flight attendant pet peeves" — sparking other social media users to share their biggest grievances when traveling.
Social media's danger to youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times eclipsing focus on bigger threats - provider shortages and funding cuts to programs.
For Bitcoin accounts and those with dissident views, the takedown of accounts remind many that giant tech companies control much of what happens on the Internet.
Meta overhauled its approach to US moderation on Tuesday, ditching fact-checking, announcing a plan to move its trust and safety teams, and perhaps most impactfully, updating its Hateful Conduct policy. As reported by Wired, a lot of text has been updated, added, or removed, but here are some of the changes that jumped out at us.