Stanford expert testifies Meta's social media features are addictive like a "drug," especially for youth, in New Mexico lawsuit against the tech giant.

Discover how social networking services connect users globally, explore their advantages, and understand the risks involved, ...

A whopping 86% of Americans want Meta and Google held accountable for their role in a social media addiction crisis that has ...

Big tech companies argue their platforms are communication tools not traps, and that addiction is a mischaracterisation of high engagement.

How social media apps are designed has a lot to do with whether teens have good or bad experiences. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images Social media is a complex environment that presents both ...

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ...

Instagram is one of Australia's most popular social media platforms. Almost two in three Aussies have an account.

Adam Mosseri, who leads the Meta-owned app, testified that the company was careful to test features used by young people before releasing them.

Vulnerability to online crime is another significant issue that can impact older social media users, since they are more exposed to scams tailored for them, including prizes, lottery and investment ...