Social media users in the UK are becoming less active on tech platforms due to the rise of video apps and fears that posts could come back to haunt them, according to a new study. Conducted by Ofcom, the independent regulatory and competition authority for the UK's communications industries, the study found that just under half of adult social media users (49%) now post, share or comment, compared with 61% in 2024. The proportion exploring new websites has also fallen, from 70% to 56%. One social media expert told the BBC the trend may reflect a shift toward what he described as "digital self-preservation," with users moving to smaller, more private spaces such as group chats and direct messages.

  Preview: Wednesday-Sunday, April 22-26: AIPAD The Photography Show at the Armory AIPAD: The Photography Show, presented by The Association of International Photography Art Dealers each spring at the Park Avenue Armory, celebrates the medium’s irresistible alchemy, from its 19th-century origins to its practice by artists around the globe today. One of the featured artists is Lynne Saville [above], whose work is presented by Yancey Richardson Gallery. Saville sp...