Despite being widely viewed as a safer alternative to tobacco, e-cigarettes aren’t harmless, especially to adolescents. But social media is rife with glossy content that makes vaping look fun and cool.
How does the spirit of Byron Byron endure wave after wave of seekers and lately, Instagram influencers? Sally Breen took a road trip and found a something deeper in the beachy township.
Automated content moderation using algorithms are quick and cheaper. But, they’re not necessarily better than human beings. They are prone to errors and can impose bias in a systemic scale.
We’re more attracted to foods with a higher caloric density, and this is reflected in our social media activity.
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Trump will not be returning to Facebook or Instagram before November 2021.
Victorious: Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, has been returned to office despite a massive campaign by the GJP to unseat her.
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As India’s COVID crisis deepens, the government is taking a harder line with any social media content it finds objectionable.
On the occasion of a 2011 match between Portugal and Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi (right) show off a pair of high-end watches. The riches have only continued to flow in.
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A new study explores the how the celebrity and status of professional footballers in the “Big Five” European leagues can affect both performance and pay.
Sometimes an anonymous online forum is just what a teenager needs.
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A significant portion of teenagers’ social development happens online. The risks are well known, but the benefits of peer support are often overlooked.
The flood of information can be overwhelming.
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Analysis of almost 100,000 tweets reveals how news reports can change the way people feel about vaccination.
See, no crying or big needles, just a person of colour showing off his plaster. This image does the job without scaring people and demonstrates diversity.
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More than 500 million people’s details were compromised. The records include various combinations of name, email, gender, date of birth, location, relationship status and employer.
Comments and livestreams can lead to physical fights, shootings and even death.
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