Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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Immigrants' social media accounts will be monitored for 'antisemitic activity,' DHS says
Protesters hold signs that read "release Mahmoud khalil" while standing in front of the White House fence.

Instagram working with schools to take action against bullying, gossip accounts
Examples of Instagram's school bullying report program.


Update: Bluesky's Zuckerberg-trolling 'world without Caesars' shirt is back in stock
side by side images of mark zuckerberg and jay graber in matching black shirts with latin phrases on them

Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'
Jay Graber at the Keynote "The Future of Social with Jay Graber, Bluesky CEO" during SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Austin Convention Center

New NC bill would ban minors from social media
teenage girl with red nail polish holding iphone with pink case

U.S. immigration services wants to review potential citizens' social media
A cell phone displaying the US citizenship and immigration services logo rests on a keyboard.

John Cena finally turns heel and the internet reacts
The Rock and John Cena stand over Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber

Recession indicators are everywhere online — even if we’re not actually in one
Human hand holding growing charts. Control of inflation concept.

Are you shadowbanned? The FTC wants to hear from you.
The seal of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC, US

Elon Musk's X looks to raise exactly what Musk paid for it
Elon Musk and X logo





How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help
A teen girl looks at her phone.

Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation
A father talks to his son.

Duolingo 'kills' its owl mascot Duo
the duolingo app being pressed on a phone

Travis Kelce Super Bowl outfit: The internet verdict is swift
Travis Kelce wearing sunglasses and an orange suit.

Kendrick Lamar halftime show surprise: Internet predictions from Drake to Taylor Swift
Rapper Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022

DOGE staffer resigns after racist posts uncovered. Elon Musk might bring him back.
Elon Musk

Trump wants a TikTok deal, but China still might let it die
Donald Trump and TikTok logo

Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on Meta's submission to Trump
Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump on Facebook

This Gen Z-er quit social media and hasn't looked back since
A woman relaxes and reads.

Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
By Mitch Prinstein, PhD
A child looks at online content while in bed.

Can apps stop you doomscrolling? Yes, but not how you think.
A worried man looking at his smartphone, in cartoon form.
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