And when it comes to kids learning to read, parents should remember that teachers can’t do the whole job themselves; they need parents as partners. What parents do may matter as much or more than ...

When a coupon suddenly appears on your phone as you approach a store, you might find it convenient and even helpful. But the same AI systems that know where you are and try to influence your purchases ...

All your social media feeds come from, where else, our great state of California, those entertaining apps on your phone and your laptop, useful, time-consuming ...

Deloitte’s 2025 Digital Media Trends survey found that the average American spent just under one hour per day on social media, with Gen Zers and millennials putting in the most time. While you might ...

This video features a rant about algorithms and the frustrations associated with the term. Music: Renaissance by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. #Algorithms ...

People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to ...

“To use the feature in a public post, type ‘Dear Algo’ and then a description of what you want Threads’ algorithm to show you more of. Once you make your request, the change will stick for three days ...

This article was co-authored with Emma Myer, a student at Washington and Lee University who studies Cognitive/Behavioral Science and Strategic Communication. In today’s digital age, social media has ...

TikTok has dodged a ban in the United States through a deal with its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Yet concerns continue to dog the short-form video app—foremost being Beijing’s ability to spread ...

The US version of TikTok is now under the control of Larry Ellison’s Oracle and a number of investment firms. The US version of TikTok is now under the control of Larry Ellison’s Oracle and a number ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized ...