Conservative-leaning social media platform Parler has seen its users quadruple in the build-up to as well as during the election. With some people feeling disillusioned by the content moderation on sites like Twitter, they’re turning to the self-styled 'free speech social platform'.

The death of George Floyd and ensuing protests saw companies worldwide attempt to address systemic racism in their messaging – though many faced a tide of consumer cynicism. Semiotics expert Chris Arning explains how brands can meaningfully show their commitment to anti-racist action.

Twitter and Facebook have ramped up efforts to stem misinformation in the lead-up to the US election, adding restrictions to aNew York Poststory. The move, one of the strongest against a major news publication, treads the fine line between taking responsibility and allowing free speech.

With QAnon and conspiracy theories impacting mainstream discourse, tech companies are having to take greater control of what’s published on their platforms. Increasingly active on social media, American Boomers are caught up in the misinformation wars - but what draws them to fake news?