"Digital authoritarianism" refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent. China remains the master practitioner. There, sweeping surveillance and censorship at home is combined ...
There's no sign that methane emissions are declining globally.
As U.S. cities prepare to host the FIFA World Cup, familiar warnings about human trafficking "spikes" at major sporting events have reemerged.
Commercial marketing oriented toward sustainability is not compatible with degrowth, even when it promotes consuming less. That is the conclusion of a study by ICTA-UAB and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Misleading information online is often treated as a technical glitch, something that better algorithms or stricter moderation can fix. But research points to a more complex reality. That is, the rise of "misfluencers," individuals ...
A viral TikTok recipe shows how social media, aspiration, and fear of missing out are reshaping what Australians buy.
When Kristina Brecko arrived at Stanford University in the fall of 2012 to start her Ph.D., she was already scanning the weather forecast—not for rainfall, but for snow. An avid snowboarder, she and her graduate study advisor, ...
Auto insurance companies are some of the largest advertisers, with top brands spending upward of $1.5 billion per year, even though they're household names. When Geico runs another spot featuring its ubiquitous gecko mascot, ...
Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series "Heated Rivalry," star Hudson Williams' extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for The Cut, the 24-year-old walks viewers through ...
In today's hyperconnected world, social media has become a critical channel for businesses to understand consumers. While social listening tools are widely used, they often fall short, providing only a superficial understanding ...
