People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to ...

In an era dominated by social media, misinformation has become an all too familiar foe, infiltrating our feeds and sowing seeds of doubt and confusion. With more than half of social media users across ...

Social media algorithms determine what billions of users see daily, yet most creators barely scratch the surface of how they operate. Platforms prioritize content ranking using engagement metrics, ...

Social media algorithms driven by AI shape far more than what appears on our screens, including how we think, feel, and ...

Have you ever wondered why certain posts always appear at the top of your Instagram or Facebook feed while others seem to vanish into oblivion? The truth lies in powerful, ever-evolving algorithms ...

Social media companies know the power of reinforcement and do their best to deliver this to you to keep you hooked. However, there are things you can do to counter-control these attempts to keep you ...

In Olympia, Aaron Ping turns grief into activism, supporting legislative efforts to safeguard minors from addictive social media features after son's tragic death.