In a wood-panelled courtroom in Los Angeles, a legal battle is unfolding that many experts are calling the “Big Tobacco moment” of the 21st century. The trial, which began yesterday (February 9th 2026 ...

Social media algorithms determine what billions of users see daily, yet most creators barely scratch the surface of how they operate. Platforms prioritize content ranking using engagement metrics, ...

A California court’s finding that platforms are “addictive by design” could embolden regulators globally, just as India is ...

Have you been harmed by a social media algorithm? If so, U.S. Sen. John Curtis wants to let you sue. The Algorithm Accountability Act, introduced Tuesday by Curtis and co-sponsored by Arizona Democrat ...

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 ...