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.

Social Media

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Reddit CEO hints that subreddit paywalls are on the way
the reddit app on the screen of a smartphone

Celibacy is all the rage online. Here's why.
woman on bed with glass of wine and book, lots of male suitors at her feet


Elon Musk's X is suing advertisers over ad boycott
X logo on mobile device


Contestants of MrBeast's Amazon show allege unsafe conditions during filming
Mr. Beast is seen in attendance during a match between Inter Miami and CF Montréal at DRV PNK Stadium

Beware of AI tools being advertised on Facebook. They could be malware in disguise.
Facebook logo

Elon Musk's X is the 'home of social media piracy,' sports leagues say
X logo on mobile device

Iconic moments from the 2024 Olympics: Our running list
Four images of Olympic athletes (Taishi Onodera, Daniel Wiffen, Simone Biles, and Sammy Sullivan) celebrating wins.

[Update: Meta responds] Scammers are using Meta's copyright takedown tool against influencers
Facebook and Instagram app logos




Lady Gaga just performed at the Olympics opening ceremony
Lady Gaga and dancers stand on golden steps that read "Enchanté".

The water pistol emoji is now a gun emoji on Elon Musk's X
Water gun on a white background

Has social media made sightseeing deeply uncool?
Illustration of two tourists with their backs to us, facing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rome's Coliseum, and The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Elon Musk's X adds pro-Trump icons for Trump hashtags
Elon Musk and Donald Trump on X


Elon Musk endorses Trump as conspiracy theories of shooting run amok on X
Elon Musk account on Twitter X is displayed on a smartphone

FTC bans 'ask me anything' app for teen use
The NGL: ask me anything app logo in an app store.

X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
X logo behind user on smartphone

Elon Musk's X: Flawed Grok AI chatbot to become more deeply integrated
X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile

Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot
Elon Musk and X logo

Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show 
X logo


U.S. Surgeon General: Social media needs a warning label
A composite image of a woman appearing to lean into a phone.
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