This Gen Z-er quit social media and hasn't looked back since
Nguyen is particularly invested in helping fellow members of Gen Z to reclaim their lives. She believes they've moved from a phone-based childhood, which prevented them from learning "soft skills" like making eye contact and approaching strangers, to an "infantilizing" phone-based adulthood.
How your social media consumption can influence your eating habits, according to experts
Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say about the connection between the two.
Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
I am well aware of the potential benefits and harms of social media. But I am also a parent of two teenagers. I talk about this research all day, and then I spend each evening engaged in that same tug of war.
The Movement To Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Social media bans for minors have been making the rounds internationally. Now, Congress is looking to follow that lead. In November, Australia imposed a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16 years old.
Top NYPD officials faulted by investigators for ‘demeaning’ social media posts
A new report from an independent police monitor has found that two high-ranking NYPD officials violated department policy by sharing “unprofessional” posts on social media.
A Beginner's Guide: 5 Strategies For Leveraging Social Media
For nonprofit organizations, where marketing and advertising can be cost-prohibitive, social media is a critical (and free) asset that should be leveraged.
Australia’s social media ban shows how extreme the technology debate has become – there’s a better way
The recent decision by the Australian government to introduce a ban on social media for under-16s has been received with both praise and condemnation.
Musk makes joke about Gov. Pritzker's weight on social media, Pritzker fires back
Nothing is more dangerous than getting between JB Pritzker and the buffet table!” Elon Musk wrote from his personal account on the X platform that he owns. X is formerly known as Twitter. Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the message by posting an image of himself purchasing a hot dog at a famous Chicago hot dog stand – the Wieners Circle.
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Beyond Doom-Scrolling: Inspire Mental Health on Social Media
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one that's transforming how we support each other online.
‘Open Source And Ethical’ TikTok, WhatsApp And Instagram Alternatives Could Transform Social Media
As major platforms face mounting scrutiny over content moderation and user privacy, a developer's vision for ethical social media draws support
Trump social media claim of using troops to force water flow is refuted by California
President Trump on Monday night heightened his battle with California over water policy by suggesting U.S. military troops had arrived in the state to turn on pumps and send more water flowing — something state officials quickly denied.
Are we past peak social media?
Social media might never be the same. Is this the new normal, or will things get worse?