It may be because we’re early adopters and know the risks of social media, but a new study has found Australians are particularly careful about expressing political views online.
There are a number of reasons why you can’t get away from your screen.
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It could seem attractive to try to teach computers to detect harassment, threats and abusive language. But it’s much more difficult than it might appear.
Anthony Bourdain in a July 17, 2017, photo at the screening of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power.’
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As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can people who seem to have everything end up ending their lives?
BTS performs ‘Fake Love’ at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018.
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Researchers analyze social media data to gain useful insights into modern society and culture. But it’s important to protect users’ privacy. How can both ends meet?
The way user interfaces are designed can impact the kind of community that gathers.
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Eliminating anonymity is often touted as a solution to hostile online behaviour, but research shows that agreeable people who are more likely to leave positive comments prefer to do it anonymously.
The power of players extends well beyond on-field actions.
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NFL players, historically losers in power struggles with team owners, can retake control of the kneeling-protest issue if they use social media to connect with the public.
Roseanne Barr’s eponymous show was cancelled because of a racist tweet.
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ABC’s cancellation of the hit reboot Roseanne because of its star’s racist tweet raises complex questions about freedom of speech and the line between public and private selves in the age of social media.
Incidents that may have been mere hiccups a few years ago can go viral in an instant today. ABC seems to have learned from the mistakes of others.
Populists like Donald Trump have used Twitter to his enormous political advantage. But the popular social media platform is failing to bring to heel the bots and fake accounts that can and have interfered with democracy.
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Bots and fake accounts on Twitter helped sway the U.S. presidential election in 2016. Here’s how the social media platform has purportedly tried, and failed, to combat threats to democracy.
Omega-3 fats can be found in many food sources, including salmon, flax seeds and walnuts as well as over-the-counter supplements.
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A new study shows that most young adults know about the connection between omega-3 fats and brain and heart health. Despite this, only two out of five reported buying or eating omega-3 foods.
The president uses his Twitter feed to make official announcements.
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