Social media algorithms driven by AI shape far more than what appears on our screens, including how we think, feel, and ...

For the first time, a jury will hear claims that social media giants like Meta designed social media to addict young users.

Social media has been around for a long time now, and through the years it has transformed the way many people communicate. Millions of people spend more time on social media, having social discussion ...

Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong said they would propose legislation that would enact protections ...

Opportunistic social networks (OSNs) leverage the spontaneous interactions of mobile social nodes to enable data transmission in environments with intermittent connectivity. By utilising the inherent ...

NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affecting the way people speak offline. One of the beautiful and sometimes ...

Meta’s recent decision to end its third-party fact-checking program has reignited fears about misinformation’s growing influence. The move reflects a broader trend among social media giants: stepping ...

Have you ever wondered why certain posts always appear at the top of your Instagram or Facebook feed while others seem to vanish into oblivion? The truth lies in powerful, ever-evolving algorithms ...

You're heartbroken, and you're on Instagram. You type in your ex's name through tears in the search bar. It was a messy breakup; you squint so you can't see whether they archived photos of you two, ...

Social data refers to publicly shared information on social media platforms. Discover how it's used for marketing, its advantages, and the risks associated with data breaches.