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Social media was supposed to keep us informed. Endless news. Global access. Instant updates. But somewhere along the way, the feed became the filter—deciding not just what we see, but what we believe. A new study from researchers at NYU and Stanford  shows that people are far more likely to click on sensational, low-quality news than credible journalism. The reason ? Algorithms reward engagement, not accuracy. When anger and shock drive clicks, the truth becomes optional. Th

Social media was supposed to bring us together. Global communities. Shared creativity. A space to belong. And it did, until it didn’t. At a recent Dartmouth and United Nations symposium , six former U.S. Surgeons General, Vivek Murthy, Jerome Adams, Antonia Coello Novello, Joycelyn Elders, Richard Carmona, and David Satcher, delivered a unanimous message: Social media isn’t just shaping the minds of young people. It’s shaping their health. A Generation in Distress “When one i

Artificial intelligence was supposed to make learning easier. Faster essays. Smarter tutoring. A tool to level the playing field for students everywhere. And it has, in ways no one could have predicted. A new report from the Center for Democracy & Technology  reveals that 86% of students  have used AI chatbots like ChatGPT in the past school year. Half of them used it for schoolwork. But here’s the surprising part: Almost one in five  say they or a friend has used an AI chatb

For years, social media promised us endless connection. Billions of users. Instant communication. Communities at our fingertips. Yet somehow, people feel lonelier than ever. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is now a national epidemic, one that harms both our mental and physical health. Nearly half of American adults report feeling lonely, and young adults are the most affected. It’s a strange paradox: we’re the most connected generation in history, but also t

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently had a realization that’s becoming harder to ignore: social media doesn’t feel human anymore....

How young is too young for social media? This question has been at the center of debate in North Carolina, where lawmakers are...

Let’s be real, feeling lonely sucks. It’s not just a passing emotion; it seeps into everything, making stress, sadness, and anxiety feel...

Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share, and express ourselves. While it has brought many benefits, it also has a darker...

Jack Dorsey, cofounder of Twitter, recently weighed in on the mass migration of users from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky. His take?...

Meta is taking another step toward automating human interaction , with AI bots set to become a bigger part of Facebook, Instagram, and...

Social media giants are fighting back against a new law designed to protect kids online, and the battle could shape the future of...

Starbucks has long been a go-to spot for people seeking a cozy place to work, meet friends, or simply soak in the buzz of a communal...

Social media is abuzz with talks of Red Note, a Chinese app that’s rapidly gaining traction as a TikTok alternative. Whether you’re a...

The digital age has transformed how we share and consume information, but it has also brought significant challenges. Xavier Becerra, the...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, loneliness has quietly become an epidemic. Washington, D.C., now bears the title of America’s...

Hello everyone, and welcome to 2025! We hope you had a joyful holiday season and are as excited as we are to kick off this new year with...

The holiday season is a magical time. It’s when we reconnect with family members, reminisce with loved ones, and create cherished...

Seoul is stepping up to tackle a growing epidemic that’s been quietly reshaping modern society: loneliness. With its $322 million...

We all know that loneliness can feel pretty heavy during the day, but did you know it can also sneak into your dreams? According to some...

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