Messenger & AI: Shaping Our Daily Lives – 20 Years of Social Media Insights

Digital communication and generative artificial intelligence increasingly shape daily routines across global networks, yet rising hostility across online platforms continues to test the foundations of digital discourse. According to a Pew Research Center report, a significant share of internet users have experienced various forms of online harassment, with vitriol and polarization escalating steadily over decades … Read more

Social Media Influencers Fuel Alcohol Interest in Young Adults: Study

The pervasive influence of social media on young adults is increasingly coming under scrutiny, with emerging research suggesting a link between exposure to alcohol-related content posted by influencers and a heightened desire to consume alcohol. While the relationship between social media and underage drinking has been a concern for some time, new studies are beginning … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg Trial: Instagram Addiction & Child Deaths

Los Angeles – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced a grueling day of questioning Wednesday in a landmark trial examining whether social media platforms like Instagram are intentionally designed to be addictive to young users. The case, unfolding in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, comes amid growing concerns about the impact of social media … Read more