Social technologies present a unique paradox—they can be connectors and disruptors. They can simultaneously offer lifelines ...

San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young ...

On February 4, 2025, the Minnesota Attorney General published the second volume of a report outlining the negative effects ...

Parents rely on online info about screen time, but a new study shows how media coverage amplifies some research while leaving ...

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, has shared his worries about the effect of social media on children. Schmidt also claimed he was worried about AI ...

San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young people, joining a growing nationwide chorus of calls to restrict it.

New research indicates young people’s plummeting mental health isn’t just correlated with social media use – it’s caused by it.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction says bullying is harmful and requires intervention. It usually has a pattern of repeated aggressive behavior. It’s important to recognize what it is ...

A bipartisan Senate bill to ban social media access for kids younger than 13 is facing pushback from digital rights and tech ...

Snapchat filters were all the rage in the 2010s. For many users on the app, using filters became second nature to shift one's appearance. Marisa pointed out this regrettable trend in a slide show of ...