How to make your social media marketing better

Keep it platform focused Rhea Freeman, PR adviser, social media and brand expert at agency Rhea Freeman PR : “When it comes to social media ... Read More

‘Cesspool of AI crap’ or slam-dunk success: LinkedIn’s AI-powered Collaborative Articles offer a sobering peek at the future of content

The Microsoft-owned social network used AI to help launch a hub with career advice on thousands of topics, from Hotel Management to Marketing. Some experts say the result is an absurd AI feedback loop ... Read More

Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’

Instagram’s recent decision to move the platform away from political content has sparked concerns among content creators and advocacy groups over which issues will be included. The social media ... Read More

Study finds relationship between screen time, weight and social media bullying

The more time a child spends on social media platforms, the more likely they’ll be bullied about their weight. It was especially pronounced on two social media platforms. Read More

Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion

The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it. Read More

5 Ways Runners Can Ditch Self-Comparison on Social Media

The study also found that while people are more likely to turn to social media when they are lonely, time spent on those platforms only increased their sense of loneliness. More Than a Body: Your Body ... Read More

AirChat, the buzzy new social app, could be great — or, it could succumb to the same fate as Clubhouse

another social media platform exploded into the fray: AirChat. The app is like a combination of Twitter and Clubhouse. Instead of typing a post, you speak it. The app quickly transcribes what you say, ... Read More

Zuckerberg isn't on the hook for kids' Instagram addiction, a judge just ruled

A US district judge ruled on Monday that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable for social media addiction. Read More

A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It's finally changing

At issue is a once widely used test that overestimated how well their kidneys functioned, making them look healthier than they really were. Read More

A narco revolt takes a once-peaceful nation to the brink

Ecuador’s young president declared war on the country’s powerful drug gangs after they sparked a wave of violence, including killings, kidnapping and car bombs. Read More

Multiverse, the apprenticeship unicorn, acquires Searchlight to put a focus on AI

Multiverse had a great business, but they’re looking to expand into an all-in-one workforce development platform.” Kerry will become director of product at Multiverse, while Anna will become head of ... Read More

Bates, top US contender, looks to make way through Boston

American Emma Bates is hoping to improve on last year's fifth-place finish when she lines up for the Boston Marathon on Monday. She'll also be looking out for potholes. Read More