Algorithms prioritise engagement, limiting users' control over their social media feeds. Short-form content fuels passive consumption, affecting attention and focus, especially in youth.

Determining the most influential person on a social media network (or, in computer terms, a graph) is more complex. Thousands of users are interacting about a single subject at the same time.

Social media algorithms, artificial intelligence, and our own genetics are among the factors influencing us beyond our awareness. This raises an ancient question: do we have control over our own ...

Today, it's nearly impossible to find a business without a social media footprint. In fact, a staggering 91.9% of U.S. companies with 100 or more employees harness the power of social media for ...

These high school students had become reliant, maybe even dependent, on social media companies’ algorithms. Their dependence on technology sounds familiar to most of us.

The algorithm isn't against you—it's the users themselves who are not enjoying your content. I understand that this may not be what you want to hear, but it is good news.

Social media feeds are melting together. Instead of using separate apps for friends, family, news, culture and entertainment, you can now see it all on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Social media has evolved, with algorithms now controlling what we see, when we see it, and for how long. Dive in to understand how this shift impacts us.