The head of government boasts on social media about her devotion to work and her lack of domestic skills. Internet users say it is a smokescreen to mask her low popularity ratings
The platform marks two decades of existence with more users than in the blue-bird era, despite evidence of its contribution to global disinformation
Offenders continue to use the former Twitter to peddle child pornography despite Elon Musk’s promise that he would eradicate this scourge when he bought the social media platform
In an ecosystem increasingly saturated with stimuli, brands strive to stand out from competitors with strategies that sometimes resemble the worst behavior on social media
Musk relies on a legion of fiercely loyal small investors while erecting ever higher barriers against potentially critical shareholders
The whistleblower who exposed social media’s dangers to teenagers says the next major legal battle will be against the AI friends that minors interact with
Wealth is becoming increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. The world’s wealthiest individuals are transforming their money into political influence to shape society and the democratic system to their liking
Iran is using satirical media content to mock President Donald Trump on social media
Celebrities with millions of followers criticize the authorities for not informing the president about the country’s problems, although they avoid attacking him directly
The government criticized a report by international legal experts that warns of crimes against humanity in the Central American country and lashed out at human rights organizations: ‘Go to hell’
Concerned about backlash or losing collaborations, some creators prefer to avoid commenting on political and social issues. Will that silence have consequences?
The invasive and extractive behavior of tech companies has led us to a breaking point. More and more people are looking to reduce their screen time. Laws and proposals are emerging to help us escape the sad digital labyrinth
Losing control of time, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, or becoming irritable are red flags that signal screens are causing problems
The various lines of investigation have failed to clarify who is responsible. One year on, the Argentine president continues to offer no explanation for his involvement in the alleged transnational fraud
The White House considers them ‘radical activists,’ but all they do is push platforms to follow the law, curb disinformation, and stop hate speech. EL PAÍS speaks with them about being targeted by Trump
After getting burned out with dating apps, more people are building emotional connections based on shared cultural interests on platforms like Reddit or Instagram
Experts believe the real challenge lies in regulating the design and navigation features of apps in order to mitigate the negative health impacts on young people
The billionaire lashed out with insults after the government introduced five new rules for social‑media platforms and their executives
A dozen hearings in Los Angeles are trying to determine whether platforms like Facebook aim to become addictive for young people — and whether that is a crime
The owner of X responded to a flood of complaints about violations of the right to one’s own image, privacy, and honor, as well as threats of bans from numerous governments
Washington claimed it is fighting ‘extraterritorial censorship of Americans’ and barred former Commissioner Thierry Breton and other officials responsible for content moderation on platforms like X from entering the US
A study shows that the order in which platforms like X display content to their users affects their animosity towards other ideological groups
The platform’s update aims to eliminate bots that spread misinformation and spam
The Deputy Secretary of State is trawling through social media to revoke papers from people who criticize the US, fueling a debate about sovereignty and freedom of speech
This stage of life, which should be full of opportunity, has become a period of uncertainty and struggle. Heightened mental health awareness, social media–driven anxiety, and poorer economic prospects than previous generations make it harder to plan a future. How can we turn things around?
The US subsidiary of the popular service, controlled by business figures close to Trump, is the final major platform to be drawn into the White House’s orbit
The former Greek finance minister warns of the dangers of what he calls cloud capital, the driving force behind technofeudalism
