This report delivers comparative data on media usage in 48 markets and across 6 continents. It tracks audience use of AI chatbots to access news and how they feel about the way AI is being used in news production. The report finds Australian news consumers are generationally and politically split in their reactions to global...

This paper identifies a drastic deterioration in mental health for Generation Z and collates global research outcomes to explore the social and neurological factors driving the crisis. It highlights the increase in mental health issues, screen time, and addiction among young people alongside a decrease in their sense of purpose and community.

This report examines age assurance measures on social media platforms used by young Australians. It combines regulatory data from social media services with survey responses from Australian children to assess the effectiveness of age restrictions. It finds inconsistent policies and an overall lack of robust interventions are failing to keep children off social media.

Online hate is one of the most prevalent forms of digital violence. This report explores encounters with online hate among adults in Australia including the prevalence, nature and impact of online hate among adults who belong to one or more of the targeted groups.

Social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms are reshaping how we build and maintain relationships. This primer aims to help professionals and practitioners working with communities navigate this evolving landscape of digital communication.