The settlement means Snap will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

Yokubonis is a content creator who goes by the name Olivia Unplugged online, making videos to combat overuse or mindless use of social media. For the most part, people who view her videos welcome the disruption from the endless loop of content, treating it as a wake-up call to get off their phones. Other times, they are snarky.

In the battle over President Donald Trump's effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook that is set to go before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, the justices may focus on the president's use of social media to carry out this unprecedented action.

"Also, I think it stops social media companies and tech companies taking responsibility for what's happening now. "And your vulnerabilities don't stop at 16. A 16-year-old will th

With billions of active users across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms, cutting down on screen time is a common goal for many people.

While the posts are a small part of the administration’s overall social media presence, experts say they are clear references to white supremacist messaging.

Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.