The propagation of fake news has created a toxic media environment, with people and news outlets alike concerned about diminishing trust. Yet while Facebook and Twitter fall under suspicion, a YouGov survey has found that Britons are placing greater confidence in local media.

As political disillusionment increases in Brazil, a study has found that people no longer consider social media platforms 'spheres of democracy' and that many are uneasy online. But as they lose faith, local partnerships and brands can help re-democratise social networks.

Miitomo is Nintendo’s first entry into the app market – a platform that lets users interact with others by answering questions about their tastes and experiences. It promises a safer social space between friends, but will people care about the vast amount of personal data they’re giving up?

Privacy concerns and ad-dominated feeds have mainstream social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram facing a ‘trust crisis’. Subscription-based platform Vero offers an alternative with the promise of transparency and control – but is it so different from established industry giants?