Discussions about what the future of social media might look like have become increasingly common over the last year. Elon Musk’s acquisition — and gutting — of Twitter, a slew of new social ...

Mozilla has also started its own Mastodon instance, calling it a “long-term investment” in the future of social media. The BBC recently announced the start of a six-month experiment with Mastodon.

It’s the most used social media platform for short-form videos, with over 40% of U.S. users preferring it vs. others. Android users spend an average of 34 hours a month on the app. Video maximum ...

From Drake to LeBron James, celebrities everywhere are linking up with the biggest streamers in the game, such as Kai Cenat ...

For early users of social media, platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become "about as anti-social as you can imagine," said Carmi Levy, a technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ont.

Social media is shifting to social life. Future platforms will emphasize real-time, interactive experiences over likes and static content. AI-powered wearables are the next frontier.

Alex Hofmann, the CEO of the social media conglomerate 9count, is betting on a new wave of private social networks that prioritize friends over media.. Hofmann founded 9count in 2019 after leaving ...

We are on the cusp of an AI revolution that will transform everything we read, view, and listen to — from academic papers to podcasts and videos — into intelligent, interactive media.

Meta declined to comment further on the company's vision for social media's future. In a statement, a Meta spokesperson told Ars that "the FTC’s lawsuit against Meta defies reality," claiming ...

Lisa Fazio, professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University, explains how effective these crowd-sourced moderation efforts have been and whether this is the future for social media moderation.

Provided content. The future of social media regulation is not just about drafting laws; it’s about shaping a digital world that reflects collective values.