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The world’s biggest tech companies are facing a legal showdown that could fundamentally change the way that social media is designed. The trial is taking place in the Los Angeles County Superior Court ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A childhood development researcher on Thursday said Indiana’s new social media law aligns with the latest research on the impact of social media on children. Republican Gov. Mike ...

Do you doomscroll? If so, you’re not alone. One 2024 survey found that almost a third of American adults regularly doomscroll—that is, swipe through endless social media feeds—and millennials and Gen ...

Discover 25 Social Media Facts That Will Make You Question Everything you know. Uncover shocking stats on users, psychology, ...

Social media platforms are being put on notice in New York state. On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiated a chapter amendment and signed legislation that will require social media platforms to display ...

The latest endorsement of banning children under 16 from social media? The CEO of social media platform Pinterest. - Matt Cardy/Getty Images Following the Australian government's social media ban for ...

"I think the argument for a ban is an admission of failure that we cannot regulate companies, so we can only restrict children," one expert told CNBC.

ATLANTA, GA — A new feature on the popular social media site "Snapchat" that can pinpoint a users exact location has parents concerned about their children's safety. Snapmap allows users to track down ...

Commentary: The features unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event could make social media even more treacherous, especially for young adults. Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for ...