Researchers put 500 chatbots together in a Twitter-like environment and the results were a lot calmer than real-life social media.

A leading social platform takes a gentler (and admirable, though dangerous) approach to moderating its users.

Chaotic as X may be, it’s still the only viable platform for what’s happening right now — unless Threads cares to join it.

Brands can face consequences for dangerous marketing stunts. Paqui’s One Chip Challenge is just the latest.

Another gross CEO moment shows off the increasing gulf between classes.

Some senior staff at YouTube worry that, in chasing TikTok, Shorts is crushing the platform’s long-form content.

Some say the fediverse is the future of social media. But it also feels like the good ol’ days.

Roar Social wants to turn social media into an impactful engine for good causes — and a fun one at that.

TikTokers turned McDonald’s Grimace Shake into horror. It was engagement gold.

Imgur’s impending content purge proves the impermanence of the internet.

Chart-topping social apps like BeReal don’t always have a long shelf life.

A French bill may require influencers to disclose payments, photo editing, and filters.

When did LinkedIn turn from a professional networking site to absolute cringe?

My AI will “write a haiku about cheese” for your friend.

Virtual influencers are on the rise. Are these characters the next Marvel or Disney?

Meta’s confusing nudity policies often wrongfully delete posts from women, trans, and nonbinary users.

The app will consider letting Oracle and others police its algorithm.

Social media is teeming with bots and scammers, and LinkedIn is no exception.

As the economy falters, influencers may lose clients and connections with their audiences.

Tinder’s annual dating survey revealed an interest in political engagement and “situationships.”

TikTok users created a sprawling RPG involving a cat and gold coins.

In the last year, Meta has cracked down on spammy posts.

Plus: The Wii U’s anniversary, and a railroad strike.

But is the move a business need or a reputational one?

The decentralized social platform is growing like crazy in the wake of Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

TikTok is huge now, and music labels want a bigger piece of the pie.

Plus: Funeral homes and AI surveillance art.

How many people get news on social media, and what’s it look like?

Five hundred hours of content are added to YouTube every minute.