Fake news isn't just bad news—it's bad for the bottom line, too
Note to Mark Zuckerberg: Beware of misinformation
Internet
Aug 13, 2018
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Social media use in China, U.S. can inform sport organizations' strategy
People from different cultures who follow a team on social media do so for different reasons. That's the basic finding of research published by a University of Arkansas graduate and three faculty members, and they believe ...
Economics & Business
Aug 2, 2018
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Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered
Cracking down on hate, abuse and online trolls is also hurting Twitter's standing with investors.
Internet
Jul 27, 2018
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A vicious online propaganda war that includes fake news is being waged in Zimbabwe
Fake news is on the upsurge as Zimbabwe gears up for its watershed elections on 30 July. Mobile internet and social media have become vehicles for spreading a mix of fake news, rumour, hatred, disinformation and misinformation. ...
Internet
Jul 24, 2018
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Social media manipulation rising globally, new report warns
The manipulation of public opinion over social media platforms has emerged as a critical threat to public life. Around the world, government agencies and political parties are exploiting social media platforms to spread junk ...
Internet
Jul 20, 2018
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Zuckerberg's Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot
Denying the Holocaust happened is probably OK on Facebook. Calling for a mob to kill Jews is not.
Business
Jul 20, 2018
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Fighting 'fake news' with the law
Some countries are bringing in legislation to fight "fake news", a particular menace during election campaigning, but critics warn of the danger to freedom of expression and the media.
Internet
Jul 13, 2018
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Social Science One set to release massive trove of Facebook data for research purposes
It seems Christmas is coming early this year for social scientists.
Other
Jul 11, 2018
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Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally
Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, clickbait, hyperpartisan content, pseudo science ...
Internet
Jun 20, 2018
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Professor says people are turning to 'socially mediated vigilante justice' to right perceived wrongs
The internet loves creating villains: People get caught on camera or social media behaving badly, the post or video goes viral and anyone with a computer or smartphone piles on and fans the flames.
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2018
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