The internet has been transformed by social media, and the many platforms are now critical to how we communicate online. The ...

Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.

OTTAWA — In June, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, which would force social media platforms to block access for ...

Today, trust in popular platforms is diminishing, organic reach is haphazard and hard to predict, and user behavior is growing more difficult to discern than ever before. At the same time, a steady ...

Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research. Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make ...

The disadvantages of social media platforms for news publishers and audiences have grown overwhelmingly obvious. These circumstances, where journalists are both souring on social media platforms while ...

Against rising adult concern about child sexual abuse content and children’s mental health, recent calls to follow Australia and ban under-16s from accessing social media in the UK are understandable.

Social payment refers to the electronic transfer of money between individuals or businesses facilitated through social media platforms or dedicated apps. A social payment is an exchange of money ...