Policymakers are focusing on restricting teens’ access to social media, but this approach risks cutting them off from its benefits. Making the platforms safer offers an alternative path.

“So we’re going to feed you content that’s shocking, that draws your attention and makes it impossible to ignore.” This type of algorithm gives users less control over their social media ...

As awareness of the pitfalls of being constantly connected grows, a small number of tech professionals are working to introduce ethical principles into social media design. But what does an ...

If I read an article I like I’ll try to find a newsletter link or RSS feed so I can keep up with the author. The same goes on social media: I try to follow people whose work I want to see more of.

Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more ... that have taken over its main feed. The new tab is rolling out in the US and ...

Along with developing the “buddy bot” and writing a paper on social media’s effects on youth, the students plan to design a subsequent app with which the AI could pair. Outlining what it ...