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APA Citation:
Kastrenakes, J. (2025, October 9). How social media apps are using AI to change your feed. The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2025/10/9/social-media-ai-feed-recommendations

Summary:
This article explains how social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram use artificial intelligence (AI) to decide what content you see. It talks about how these AI systems try to show you posts they think you will like, which can make you spend more time on the app. It also mentions concerns about privacy and how much control the apps have over what users see.

Richtel, M. (2025, December 18). Social media and mental health: platforms test new tools to reduce harm. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/technology/social-media-mental-health-tools.html

Summary:
This article talks about new tools that social media companies are adding to help protect users’ mental health. It describes features like screen time reminders and warnings about harmful posts. It also includes opinions from experts about whether these tools actually make social media safer for people.