Users scroll between reality, reflection in ‘changed’ social media | Daily Sabah

Social media has changed noticeably over the years, both users and experts argue, describing it as a place not only for connecting with others but also as “a tool” for gathering information, as well as a place of “algorithms,” and “different existences and stories.” In recent months and years, there has also been greater awareness of its negative effects, and some experts and psychologists point to a need to “slow down” and set “healthy boundaries” without disconnecting from others. Daily Sabah spoke to an expert in emerging technologies, a psychiatrist, and an active social media user to explore topics such as personal relationships with social media, regulation, the impact of AI-generated content on trust in online content, and digital fatigue. “We can say that there has been a noticeable change in social media usage in recent years. People now use social media not only for entertainment or communication but also heavily for getting news. This has made the impact of platforms much deeper,” said Gloria Shkurti Özdemir, the director of Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Research Center (ETAI) at Khazar University. “Especially recently, awareness has increased regarding issues like distraction, addiction, or psychological effects; people are talking more about the
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