The creator economy is entering a new phase. Growth alone no longer defines success. Trust, accountability, and authenticity are becoming the central issues as regulators and platforms respond to concerns about who is actually behind monetized online interactions. [Read more…]
A new product entering the social media landscape is taking a radically different approach: remove the public entirely. Enclayve, a startup focused on privacy-first communication, has launched a hardware-based social network that runs inside a user’s home and operates without advertising, data collection, or outside access.
A new national research report released by entertainer-turned-speaker and philanthropist Jeff Civillico challenges a belief that has shaped culture for more than a decade. The study argues that real influence rarely comes from follower counts, viral posts, or public attention. Instead, it grows through everyday interactions that most people barely notice.
The report, titled The Hidden Power of Everyday Influence, is based on Civillico’s nationwide study examining how Americans perceive impact, leadership, and personal connection. Its findings suggest society has been looking in the wrong place for influence — and missing the forces that actually change lives. [Read more…]
A new national survey suggests a striking shift in attitudes among young adults who grew up online. Four in ten Gen Z respondents said they wish social media had never been invented. The finding comes from a U.S. poll of 1,006 adults ages 18 to 27 conducted by The Harris Poll in collaboration with researcher Jonathan Haidt’s team. [Read more…]
A new investigation from Malwarebytes paints a troubling picture of how social media and gaming platforms protect children. The cybersecurity company’s research shows that even accounts set up for kids under 13 can still access content tied to fraud, drug sales, and other harmful material. The question many lawmakers are asking—how do we actually keep kids safe online—has now been backed up with hard evidence. [Read more…]
Pleasant Hub is officially live, introducing a social network built for adults 55 and older who want conversation without chaos. The platform rejects algorithms, political debate, and hate-driven content in favor of calm discussion and shared community.