American teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life

A new study flips the typical approach in research about youth and social media by first listening to teens about the pressures they face.

Nikki Livingston - Indiana U. • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~7 min

Social media policies are no match for AI bots

Social media platforms aren’t doing enough to stop harmful artificial intelligence bots, according to researchers.

Brandi Wampler-Notre Dame • futurity
Oct. 15, 2024 ~5 min


You’re more likely to click on social media posts you disagree with

People on social media are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than content that aligns with their own beliefs.

Roger Dunaway-Tulane • futurity
Oct. 14, 2024 ~4 min

Teens get bored of Instagram ‘content soup’

While there's concern about teens using social media, new research finds that teens using Instagram mostly feel bored.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~8 min

TikTok might not be the best place for good health info

Can you find reliable health information in TikTok videos? A new study advises caution.

U. Chicago • futurity
July 2, 2024 ~9 min

TikTok vasectomy videos spread bad info

An analysis of videos on TikTok about vasectomy found low medical accuracy, with an average score of 0.19 out of 5.

Stephanie Lopez-Duke • futurity
June 20, 2024 ~4 min

AI may fill gap for young people seeking peer advice

Young people often use social media to seek support from their friends but don't always get helpful answers. AI technology could help.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
May 22, 2024 ~4 min

AI and social media can track depression and anxiety

"This study provides a new tool to describe and understand public mental health in a way that was unimaginable just five years ago."

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
May 9, 2024 ~7 min


Social media may affect desire for cosmetic procedures

The more time you spend on image-led social media, the more likely you are to want to alter your appearance, researchers find.

Boston University • futurity
May 8, 2024 ~9 min

How TikTok’s algorithm personalizes what you see

An expert explains how TikTok recommends videos, the impact that has on users, and how to possibly mitigate unwanted effects.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
April 25, 2024 ~10 min

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