Browse recent news stories from the University of Michigan, as well as from respected outlets around the nation, about the most popular social media platforms, tools and trends.

  1. #UMSocial Social Integrity

    Social Integrity and Responsibility in 2022

    As billions of people around the world continue to use social media every day, and as those numbers continue to grow each year, the way social media works and the way those platforms are used continues to evolve. From in-depth examinations of the infrastructure of disinformation to Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, 2022 turned out…

  2. Musk’s Twitter Ownership Is More Complicated Than He Might Have Anticipated, U-M Expert Says

  3. U-M Experts Tackle Interaction Of Social Media, Democracy

  4. Social Responsibility: A Michigan Minds Special Series

    As social media platforms, websites, and online forums are widely accessible to the public, rules and regulations become a matter of contention—how can we filter disturbing content and prevent misinformation to create safe spaces while still practicing freedom of expression? There are many ethical dynamics to this conversation, including how children use digital platforms for…

  5. How Social Media Usage and Online Navigation Changes During a Crisis

  6. The Responsibilities of Social Media Platforms and Users

  7. Social Media Algorithms and the Infrastructure of Disinformation

  8. In the digital era, you are not alone

  9. Zoom disrupts the rhythm of conversation

  10. Facebook name switch doesn’t resolve its PR problems