Social media is often criticized for fueling misinformation and violence, but it could actually play a role in preventing ...

TikTok recently pulled a tool that allowed researchers and others to study the popularity of hashtags on its app. The change, first reported by The New York Times, came shortly after researchers ...

The removal of TikTok's Creative Center tool, which provided data on hashtag popularity, has stirred controversy following the publication of a critical report by researchers. Accessible to ...