RIP social media. What comes next is messy.

Rather, the dynamics that give rise to all those negative outcomes are structurally embedded in the very architecture of ...

Inside the Shady Gig Work Creating Almost Every Viral Clip on the Internet

There’s a pernicious form of viral video that’s reshaping our collective reality, and it’s not even related to artificial ...

How To Give Social Media Fans Ownership While Managing A Community

Building community ownership on social media through audience participation gives followers a clear role in shaping outcomes ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Gov. Healey proposes limiting social media use, deactivating some features for Massachusetts kids

OTHER SIMILAR MEASURES THAT ARE ALREADY MOVING THROUGH THE STATEHOUSE. OUR POLITICAL REPORTER SHARMAN SACCHETTI JOINS US LIVE ON BEACON HILL WITH THIS SHARMAN ERIKA. GOVERNOR HEALEY SAYS PARENTS CAN’T ...
Engadget

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." ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

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

Two court verdicts this week spotlight the risks for teens from using social media — focusing on not just the content but the design of the platforms. On Wednesday a California jury held Google and ...
Psychology Today

How Social Media Really Impacts Teen Mental Health

How harmful is social media for teenagers? This is one of the most debated questions surrounding youth health today, and the answer is complicated and nuanced. A new narrative review published in the ...
CNBC

UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens

The U.K. is rolling out a trial social media ban for hundreds of teenagers. The trial will see restrictions ranging from curfews to time caps on certain popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and ...
TheWrap

Everyone Agrees Social Media Is Bad for Kids, but No One Can Agree on How to Fix It

When Mark Zuckerberg took the stand before a Los Angeles jury two weeks ago and testified about social media and children’s mental health, he addressed a question that has plagued parents and society ...
Time

What to Make of Social Media’s ‘Chinese Era’

Close-up shot of female hand holding a smartphone, photographing Chinese lantern hanging on the street during Chinese New Year. Traditional Chinese culture concepts. Close-up shot of female hand ...