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Alternative social media sites provide a community for a growing number of Americans who use these platforms to connect with others and stay informed on current events, but the fringe content that flows on these sites could be contributing to our polarized political environment.
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A lack of education and basic critical thinking skills are to blame for the rise in conspiracy theories in American society today, according to a recent survey.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Kim Kardashian for promoting an EthereumMax crypto asset security on her Instagram account without disclosing that she received a $250K payment for the plug.
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A new study that claims to provide “the most comprehensive causal evidence to date on the effects of social media on mental health” suggests that the birth of Facebook coincided with an increase of anxiety and depression among adolescents and young adults.
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Most U.S. teens value a welcoming, safe environment online as opposed to one where people can speak their minds freely, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Six years ago TikTok launched, thus forever changing the lucrative and fast-paced game of social media marketing.
TikTok has quickly become one of the top online destinations for U.S. teens, while Facebook use among this prized demographic in recent years continues to hit new lows.
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Most Americans agree that we’re not headed toward a good place. In fact, that seems to be the only thing we agree on.
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There are several ways companies can combat negative social media comments from bad actors.
Americans disagree on what role “cancel culture” plays in our public discourse, but an increasing number of Democrats now side with Republicans in the belief that calling others out on social media is ineffective at holding people accountable and is more likely to punish people who don’t deserve it.
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Social media users often refrain from calling out misinformation and conspiracy theories they encounter online because they want to avoid conflict, according to a recent U.K.-based study.
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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings are the best times for engaging with people on social media platforms, according to findings by Sprout Social.
Americans largely believe the tech industry has had a positive impact on their lives, but they also distrust social media companies, according to a recent Ipsos report.
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Many executives in the last year have become more active on social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn. But too often, the content these leaders post lacks inspiration and authenticity.
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Why the social media landscape could look very different in the coming year.
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A breakdown of some of the content and feature changes social media platforms will be rolling out in the not-to-distant future.
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The U.S. government acted against Big Tobacco and forced automakers to install seat belts, yet it allows Facebook to set its own rules without any degree of oversight, whistleblower Frances Haugen told congress today. Facebook’s products “harm children, stoke division and weaken our democracy,” she said.
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The percentage of Americans who get their news from social media networks has gone down since last year, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
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