Chicago police this past weekend issued another warning to be careful when buying items from social media after at least three setup robberies in the Greater Grand Crossing community in the past few w...

The platform is updating its recommendation systems to prioritize creator-made videos, which will also reduce the reach of aggregator accounts.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed that a December military execution be livestreamed, and many platforms haven’t yet weighed in.

Security researchers found that the artificial intelligence-powered app extracted information on users’ personal contacts, per reporting from Wired.

Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family

A focus on how we engage with social media—not just how long we spend on it—is key to analyzing the impact on mental health, a new study warns.

Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.

CEO Neal Mohan told CNN this week that YouTube has invested heavily in safety measures for young users and will continue to do so.

As a journalist, I’m endlessly curious about people – or I was until short-form video made real-life interactions feel like a drag, says freelance editor and writer Hannah Ewens

From "endless scroll" to beating loneliness, experts and users discuss how boomers use social media.

More countries are exploring bans and restrictions, but a truly effective proposal has yet to reveal itself.

The app will showcase journalist Fernando Hurtado, musician Jasmine Wesley and comedian Eric Sedeño as part of a larger community celebration.

Today, the European Union’s (EU) Special Panel on Child Safety Online issued a report recommending that further action be taken to tackle the harmful design of social media platforms. Responding to th...

When a user is tagged in a post, they will now be able to display that post on their grid in-stream, facilitating collaborations.

Spending more time on social media is making Canadian teenagers—especially girls—feel anxious, depressed and disconnected, according to a study co-led by University of Alberta researchers.

Meta is making major changes to Facebook and Instagram after a landmark settlement. Digital safety expert Liz Repking explains what parents need to know.

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a social media threat against Glenview Middle School.

A move by Australia’s government to switch feeds to chronological defaults may prove to be a trial balloon for other markets to gauge impact and effectiveness.

Children who use social media have weaker reading skills and struggle with their vocabulary, according to a new UGA study.

BERWICK - A childhood book staple, Cat in the Hat, is now being used as part of a disturbing viral social media trend, where AI images are created of Dr. Seuss' character, and the post makes harmful t...

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that adolescents may be especially influenced by food-related content.