Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. Prof Amy Orben, Research Professor and Programme Leader at the MRC Cognition and ...

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

Social media has become an inescapable part of modern life, raising concerns across generations. However, as debates over banning access for under-6-year-olds intensify, people are divided. While many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. At a time when established social media platforms are facing criticism and turbulence — from TikTok's temporary shutdown to Meta's ...