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The Journal of Social Media is a multidisciplinary platform exploring the evolving ecosystem of social media. It covers a broad spectrum of scholarly domains to examine social media not just as a technology, but as a socio-cultural force that shapes communication, identity, public discourse, and participation in digital life. From social networking sites and content-sharing platforms to algorithmic, AI-driven infrastructures, JSM engages with the full complexity of digitally networked environments. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Social media in transition: AI, governance and the politics of participation  
Charmaine du Plessis
17 September 2025

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Signal amid the noise  
Kim Viljoen
10 September 2025
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 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

  
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

Press Release: Artificial intelligence and humanity: Part 3 – The algorithmic self (final in the series)

  
In Part 3 of Artificial intelligence and humanity, Dr. Kim Viljoen, Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal The Journal of Social Media, and ChatGPT explore identity in the digital age. How do algorithms shape who we are? This dialogue examines coexistence, creativity, and the merging of humanity and technology. Read The algorithmic self: Identity and coexistence in a digital age opinion piece.  
Posted: 2025-12-04

Press Release: Artificial intelligence and humanity: Part 2 – The ethics of logic (part of a 3-part series)

  
In Part 2 of Artificial intelligence and humanity, Dr. Kim Viljoen, Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal The Journal of Social Media, engages ChatGPT in a compelling dialogue. Can machines govern morality? This discussion examines the balance between efficiency and conscience in human-AI collaboration. Read The ethics of logic: Can machines govern morality? opinion piece.  
Posted: 2025-11-21

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