The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

As people continue to leave Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of the company, concerns about leftover personal data are coming to the fore. In Europe, many people are turning to GDPR policies in an attempt to extract their information from the platform upon leaving.

Most Americans who used Twitter in the past year took breaks, and some now plan to leave for good. There is also evidence that certain political affiliations are fueling disillusionment with the platform, with some moving toward more community-operated spaces that line up with their values.

With concerns around data security and censorship driving a growing sense of dissatisfaction with Big Tech, some people are searching for ways to communicate, socialise, and organise online outside of mainstream social media platforms. How will this shift transform the digital space?

Gen Y parenting underwent a drastic evolution during the pandemic, with kids’ digital engagement hitting an all-time high and parents increasingly concerned about screen time and apps they don’t understand. How can brands help them feel better supported when it comes to child safety controls?