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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How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help
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Meta-funded program teaches tweens about online exploitation
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Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on Meta's submission to Trump
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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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Can apps stop you doomscrolling? Yes, but not how you think.
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Are we sharing too much too soon while dating online?
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What is RedNote? The Chinese app, aka Xiaohongshu, TikTokkers are flocking to
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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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Trump tells SCOTUS that only he can save TikTok from ban
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Elon Musk's X raises Premium+ subscription to $22 per month
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Social media companies might use facial recognition to ban underage users under UK plan
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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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