Social Media

A creator's innocent Disneyland video sparked coordinated harassment and doxing, illustrating why platforms now budget billions for safety infrastructure and the real cost of viral pile-ons.

The comedian and podcast host explains his phone setup, browser chaos, and migration from Twitter to Instagram.

China's internet regulator launched a two-month campaign in late September to suppress social media content deemed excessively pessimistic about the economy and personal prospects.

Newly appointed BJP officials made their X profiles inaccessible hours after being announced, removing years of posts that had drawn controversy.

California Deputy AG Megan O'Neill told a federal jury Meta designed Instagram and Facebook to hook minors and concealed evidence of the harm.

S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed Aug. 13 that RDDT enters the benchmark before the open Aug. 18, sending shares up as much as 12 percent in after-hours trading.

Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities in the S&P 500 on Aug. 18, sending shares up 11 percent despite investor concerns over AI-driven search traffic.

Reddit shares jumped 11 percent after S&P Dow Jones Indices confirmed an Aug. 18 index addition, generating mandatory institutional demand even as Google's AI Overviews threaten its user acquisition pipeline.

The social media giant deactivated hundreds of thousands of accounts since December as Australia's internet regulator considers an enforcement lawsuit and other nations eye similar restrictions.

Reddit threads and YouTube videos continue to dissect the rapper's eighth studio album and the fan dynamics surrounding it.

Bluesky's mobile app hit 10.4 million monthly active users in June 2026, a 27.2 percent year-over-year drop, as the company bets its future on AT Protocol adoption rather than app growth.

An X account posting sports moments from 2006 has built a large following within weeks, tapping into fan demand for throwback content.

Sony extracts reliable returns from licensed IP across games and subscriptions, while X struggles to shrink its dependence on volatile advertising revenue.

The platform projected strong current-quarter revenue, but shares dropped after the company announced no additional data licensing agreements for AI training.

Meta avoided trial in first U.S. case alleging platforms harm teen mental health, but faces 100 more lawsuits from schools seeking damages

A viral TikTok campaign to acquire the distressed Spirit Airlines after its operational collapse highlights the growing influence of social media on capital markets and the potential for retail investor-driven corporate action.

The burgeoning trend of young adults finding community in churches suggests a significant shift in discretionary time and spending, potentially impacting digital engagement platforms.

X is overhauling its content strategy by replacing Communities with AI-driven custom timelines and new ad placements, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement in a competitive social media landscape.