Social Media News Social Media Platforms Engaged In ‘vast Surveillance’ And Failed To Protect Young People, Ftc Finds

Journalists are souring on social media platforms, an analysis of 11 years of Nieman Lab predictions suggests

While these predictions suggest that the journalistic community’s enthusiasm for social media platforms has waned over time, there has been no such change in the perceptions of the people actually ... Read More

International study shows impact of social media on young people

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, ... Read More

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages—raw ... Read More

A New Generation Demands Better: Groundbreaking Research Uncovers 150+ Ethical Alternatives to Mainstream Social Media

Gen Z researcher maps 150+ ethical, human-centered alternatives to Big Tech platforms—proving the future of social media is already here. This report proves what young people have been saying for ... Read More

People trust podcasts more than social media. But is the trust warranted?

There’s been a striking decline in public confidence in social media platforms, according to the 2025 Ethics Index published by the Governance Institute of Australia. One in four Australians now rate ... Read More