Here are the top 12 social media trends that are shaping viral internet culture and social media behavior in 2026, from short-form videos to AI-driven content and social commerce. Pixabay, ...

It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms ...

Artificial intelligence is already blurring how we think about what is real, even when we know the truth. A recent study at UC Davis had AI chatbots send messages to people’s phones to remind them to ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

It’s commonly understood that a successful e-commerce strategy requires a paralleled social media strategy. Today’s consumers look to social media for detailed product information, proof of value and ...

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ...

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...