#social-media

Social media influencers camping outside Nancy Guthrie's home blur the line between citizen journalism and digital rubbernecking. What happens when solving crimes becomes content?

Indonesia introduces age-tiered social media restrictions, allowing 13+ for low-risk platforms and 16+ for high-risk ones. How does this compare to Australia's blanket ban?

From Australia's $34M fines to France's parliamentary vote, 10 countries are restricting teen social media access. A global experiment in digital parenting begins.

Gen Z values authenticity above all else, but philosophers Rousseau and Heidegger reveal why this obsession might be missing the point entirely.

OKX launches social trading platform after $25B valuation, blending verified performance data with social media. A game-changer or dangerous gamification?

Middle East missile strikes trigger global doomscrolling epidemic. Neuroscience reveals why we can't stop scrolling through bad news and how to break free.

California Governor Gavin Newsom was falsely accused of racism by conservative figures who amplified a misleadingly edited clip. The incident reveals how the populist right has adopted the tactics it once criticized.

As Infinite Jest turns 30, the 'lit bro' stereotype resurfaces. An examination of how 'bro' became our go-to formula for turning annoyances into social commentary.

Instagram introduces parental alerts for teen suicide and self-harm searches as Meta faces mounting legal pressure over youth mental health impacts.

Instagram's new suicide search alerts for parents raise questions about whether surveillance-based solutions truly protect teens or simply push their struggles underground.

DHS issues subpoenas to identify anonymous social media accounts criticizing ICE. Google, Meta, Reddit comply. Where's the line between national security and free speech?

Governments worldwide are mandating social media age checks, but the technology is easily fooled, creating new privacy risks while failing to protect children effectively.