​Social media users opt for new privacy haven
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Does it feel as if social media is becoming less social? The increasing number of brand ads and paid placement by influencers, as well as polarized public posts on various issues, is forcing more users to opt for private chats and groups, according to a new University of Michigan study.
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Original Title: New University of Michigan research reveals a shift in social media use as more users opt for private chats and groups to escape ads, influencers and polarized posts. These “bounded social media places” offer greater control, but also risks like echo chambers and harassment.