Social media companies have done well out of the United States congressional hearings on the January 6 insurrection. They profited from livestreamed video as rioters stormed the Capitol Building. They profited from the incendiary ...
Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2022
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The endangered oceanic manta ray Mobula birostris is an iconic marine creature, and yet surprisingly little is known about them. Now, a study led by KAUST researchers has provided insights into population demographics and ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2022
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YouTube was more likely to recommend videos about election fraud to users who were already skeptical about the legitimacy of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, shows a new study examining the impact of the site's algorithms.
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2022
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Social media are increasingly blurring the lines between our personal and professional lives, leaving us at risk of posting sensitive information that could have ramifications far beyond our "friends" list.
Social Sciences
Aug 31, 2022
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Conspiracy theorist and U.S. far-right media personality Alex Jones was recently ordered to pay US$45 million (£37 million) damages to the family of a child killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting.
Social Sciences
Aug 26, 2022
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The vast majority of social media posts directed towards England's winning Euro 2022 football players across the tournament were positive, an analysis by Cardiff University's HateLab has found.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2022
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From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine, misinformation is rife worldwide. Many tools have been designed to help people spot misinformation. The problem with most of them is how hard they are to deliver at scale.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2022
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Controlling the spread of misinformation on social media platforms has spurred important conversations about censorship and freedom of speech.
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2022
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With back-to-school season in full swing, parents might want to think twice about posting "first day of class" photos of their youngsters on social media, based on West Virginia University research.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2022
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As the new Premier League football season gets underway, a few things are certain. There will be goals, drama and excitement, and unfortunately, players will be subjected to vile abuse on social media.
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2022
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