Too much information? More than 80% of children have an online presence by the age of two
Parents can cause privacy problems by oversharing their child's pictures online.
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An ABC News story shows how strange “going viral” can be
ABC News has quietly moved into third place in the domestic online news market and had a piece that went unexpectedly viral in Korea.
When a squirrel dies: The rapid decline of local news
Local news is as important to communities as clean air, but the failing business model of traditional journalism has left the local news industry in rapid decline.
Does poor spelling really mean Donald Trump isn’t fit to be president?
In a language as idiosyncratic as English, linguistic pedantry is futile and misguided.
What Barack Obama’s record breaking Mandela tweet tells us about the world
Barack Obama may have chosen Mandela's words for his tweet precisely because they offered some distance from the political space in the US.
Islamic State’s Twitter network is decimated, but other extremists face much less disruption
New research has tracked how quickly Twitter accounts linked to extremism are being suspended.
Tweet streams: how social media can help keep tabs on ecosystems’ health
Mining social media posts from tourism hotspots such as coral reefs could turn tourists into environmental citizen scientists without them even realising it.
Country rules: the ‘splinternet’ may be the future of the web
Locals laws and norms are breaking up the internet as we know it.
ABC News’ long-form journalism pays off on Twitter
ABC News' investment in long-form journalism is generating strong take-up on Twitter.
Turkey’s Twitter crackdown ratchets up, as state says, “Click now to report a user to the police!”
In Turkey, Twitter has become a dangerous platform, with some seven people detained daily for posting anti-government messages.
How public feuds on social media and reality TV play out in court
Should reality stars be warned that everything they say can and will be used against them in a court of law? Turns out, it's complicated.
Abuse of women MPs is not just a scandal – it’s a threat to democracy
Faced with the prospect of constant online attack, why would anyone want to get into politics?
The media dangerously misuses the word ‘trolling’
The media is doing the public a disservice by using the word "trolling" to describe more serious behaviours that should be defined as online harassment and abuse.
What Jeff Bezos gets wrong (and right) with his populist philanthropy
Amazon's founder turned to Twitter to crowdsource ideas for his charitable giving. This populist approach and his preference for short-term results set Jeff Bezos apart from other mega-donors.
How to help kids navigate fake news and misinformation online
We must have open conversations with kids so they're able to identify reliable news online.
#weakandwobbly: how Twitter revealed the mood that led to a hung parliament
How much did social media have an impact on the campaigns of Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn?
Why there are costs to moral outrage
When outrage is misplaced or excessive, it can have negative consequences for a healthy public discourse.
Dear students, what you post can wreck your life
To post or not to post? Colleges and employers are increasingly checking social media to get a sense of their candidates. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) post in order to secure your future.
Emily Bell: Journalism in the age of Trump and the real-time social web
There are four key things Donald Trump’s election tells us about the state of journalism today.
Why leadership looks weak and wobbly at Uber, Snap and Twitter
Tech firm CEOs keep control by holding investors at arm's length. It is damaging corporate governance.
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