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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This Gen Z-er quit social media and hasn't looked back since
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Four actions to reduce social media risks for your child
By Mitch Prinstein, PhD
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DEI programs at Meta are done, company says
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Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
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Fans aren't happy that NFL Redzone is running ads again
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Bluesky cybersquatting problem addressed in latest update
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Get ready for these scams in 2025
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X's declining user base: Elon Musk's platform projected to lose millions of users in 2025
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Nearly half of U.S. teens say they're online 'almost constantly'
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Why social media algorithms hurt after a breakup
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Social media dos and don'ts after a breakup
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Why is the internet thirsty for the alleged CEO shooting suspect?
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As some on the internet celebrate a CEO's murder, content moderators are at a crossroads
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Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
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Bluesky now displays replies by 'hotness'
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World’s strictest social media law targets users under 16 in Australia
Social network logos display on a smartphone screen and the Australian flag appears on a computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on November 21, 2024. The Australian government proposes a ban on social media for all citizens under 16. Citing the success of recently introduced restrictions on mobile phones in Australian schools, the prime minister announces the ban by declaring that it is doing harm to children and he is calling time on it.

Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter
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One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
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Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform
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Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.
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Bluesky is on the verge of overtaking Threads in all the ways that matter
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LinkedIn is shutting down its 'Audio Events' feature
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