The latest trend on social media is ‘bloomscrolling.’ Here’s what to know.

Gavin Guffey was 17 when he was targeted by a ‘sextortionist’ on Instagram. His father Brandon has spent four years fighting for justice, and for social media companies to do more to safeguard young u...

TikTok describes its new Shopping Assistant as a conversational AI agent designed to help users discover and purchase products.

Instant gratification from short video clips makes it hard for people—particularly kids—to understand how the present affects the future, according to a study.

Bluesky says the process will still take 18-24 months, so don't expect your new, shortened 'bsky' handle any time soon.

Desperate for answers, the 23-year-old's mum used social media in an attempt to find him.

The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.

Josie North posts on TikTok about her eczema flare-ups on her skin, which she has had since 2021.

Closing arguments have taken place in a New Mexico trial over Facebook's alleged failure to protect users from a third-party quiz that harvested data from 87 million profiles.

Prince Harry says that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media.

Although microtrends and niche communities have expanded online, most people still want to connect with larger shared experiences, the study found.

The platform’s user responsibility agreement now requires waivers for class action and jury trials, even as the app faces a current court case.

Under the $18 billion settlement terms, the company — which didn’t admit wrongdoing — will be required to make sweeping changes for teenagers on its platforms.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with tennis writer Courtney Nguyen about the controversy surrounding social media influencers' behavior at the U.S. Open.

Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government.

Whether it is viral novels or emerging subgenres, BookTok is influencing people's reading habits.

The platform will add new game day hubs and host more highlights and archival moments designed to lean into year-round storytelling for both fans and brands.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, widely seen as a 2028 presidential hopeful, has until the end of the month to decide which ones to sign into law.

Advocates and parents of social media victims see the trial underway against Meta Platforms as a significant moment in their fight for online child safety.