Negative social media content has a greater impact on people struggling with mental health
A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed
A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed
Individuals who overemphasize the negative side of things can wind up limiting themselves and complicating the lives of those around them. Providing them with validation and assisting in the hunt for alternative viewpoints are two tactics you can take when you find yourself caught in their storm
The possibility that the Republican could disrupt currencies or the stock markets with his unpredictable messages is forcing traders to pay close attention
Platforms that do not comply with the new rule may face fines of more than $30 million
The executive argues that the success of the social network she works for lies in the fact that, unlike other platforms, it offers users a wide range of options to customize the content they see
Although visually similar to the old Twitter, the social network offers features that distinguish it from the current X, making it easier for users to follow the topics that interest them
The documentary ‘The Truth Vs Alex Jones’ charts how an ultra-right scammer unleashed a spiral of hatred against the parents of the Sandy Hook victims. He has been convicted and fined, his website bought by the satirical news site The Onion, but he has re-emerged on X thanks to Elon Musk
The richest man in the world and his fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy outline their plans as heads of DOGE in an article in ‘The Wall Street Journal’
The expert points out that algorithms play an ever-growing role in shaping our perception of reality. The difficulty in deciphering them places society at a significant disadvantage relative to major corporations
Elon Musk’s use of X to support the Republican candidate has sparked the growth of alternative social networks like Bluesky
New research finds that interactions with ideologically different users are more toxic, especially when it comes to political messages. Meanwhile, alternatives such as Threads, are becoming more popular
On social media, many Americans disappointed by Kamala Harris’ defeat are turning to this South Korean-born trend that calls on women to refuse to date, marry or have sex with men
The political scientist, renowned for his research on social media, calls for investment in independent platforms to examine the impact of big technology on society
The Argentine lawyer talks to EL PAÍS about Biden’s inability to influence Netanyahu, the need for a model that pursues justice, not war, and why Europe should negotiate with Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine
The world’s richest man toured the swing state of Pennsylvania with a checkbook in hand
The tycoon has announced that production of the vehicle will begin in 2026; however, he often exaggerates predictions about Tesla’s future achievements, which typically arrive years late or may never materialize at all
With the exception of YouTube, no platform operating in the Latin American country offers open and free access to its data. The lack of transparency affects the monitoring of online violence against women
The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media
The arrest of Telegram’s CEO in France and the closure of X in Brazil are two of the latest signs that times are changing, with networks beginning to be held more accountable
The conversation between the Republican candidate and one of his most important financiers was marked by technical errors and falsehoods
The owner of X is the biggest troll on the network formerly known as Twitter, which has become a haven for extremists and fake news. A new documentary explains how the platform has fallen in parallel with the ideological drift of the billionaire
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen has gone viral at the Paris Games, not for winning a medal, but rather for his love of a chocolate treat
Keir Starmer’s government demands responsibility from social media platforms after the riots sparked by the deaths of three young girls and has criticised Elon Musk, who permits disinformation on X
A study concludes that they are carried out mostly by older men, that more bots participate than real users, and the results are more biased before than after elections
The experts consulted consider blocking on social media to be a formula for empowerment and an ally for our well-being
Nina Santos is an expert and researcher on disinformation, hate speech and artificial intelligence. Based in Brazil, she approaches the debate from the perspective of the countries of the region
Meta’s new social media platform celebrates its first anniversary by coming close to X, the goal with which it was launched. Despite being a clone of X, Threads has always sought to distinguish itself as a less angry place, with fewer politics and news