Ed Coper on 'Angertainment': How social media algorithms monetize political outrage

Engagement, User Satisfaction, and the Amplification of Divisive Content on Social Media

A new study examines how social media algorithms amplify angry, partisan, and outgroup hostile content contributing to affective polarizatio

How social media evolved from friend networks to entertainment feeds — and the growing backlash

Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps

The Sunday Show: Countering Hate Speech and Extremism on Social Media

New study explores rise of 'ragebait' and its impact on online accountability

By Joe Stafford, The University of Manchester A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and w

How Social Media Platforms Are Becoming Ideological Echo Chambers

Kyle Chayka writes about how social-media platforms are navigating—and shaping—contemporary political divides.

Why outrage spreads faster than facts online

Social media platforms thrive on emotional content - and experts say our brains are wired to fall for it.