None of the major digital platforms lets the public see what advertising they carry and how it’s targeted, according to a new report.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
Articles on Twitter
Displaying 1 - 20 of 585 articles
There’s a lot of information on social media that would support legal proceedings, but courts have yet to harness this.
Former Twitter security chief alleges in a whistleblower complaint gross security malpractice, with many employees having access to the social media platform’s code as well as user data.
Online extremists may lose followers when removed from mainstream social media, but their remaining supporters can become even more toxic.
The centrality of religion as a governing principle is a cause for concern, given the reversals of women’s rights seen globally.
Social media calls for a boycott of the club’s upcoming match against Liverpool seem to mostly becoming from outside the UK.
One in 14 Premier League footballers receives online abuse every day.
The late Christopher Alexander’s groundbreaking work on patterns has informed the development of technology for decades, but it’s the architect’s later work that holds the key to a healthier digital life.
Platforms like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are reframing democracy and the way citizens engage and organise in the digital space.
The grammar of persuasion can be subtle – but pro-lockdown tweeters tended to be more direct and less conciliatory than those they opposed.
The ongoing battle between Twitter and Elon Musk is hurting shareholders the most so both sides should get to the negotiating table.
Antisemitism today does not always appear in the form of traditional hate speech. It manifests in GIFs, memes, vlogs, comments and reactions on social media platforms.
Intimate details of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage – including sex abuse – featured during their defamation trial. There’s a long history of popular trials showcasing relationships gone bad.
The ancient Greeks had the same problems with populism, hate speech and fake news as Twitter does today.
Recently, concerns have been raised over the harm caused by misinformation in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and federal elections.
Elon Musk’s focus on the number of bots on Twitter, whether genuine or a distraction, does little to address the problems of misinformation and spam. A pair of social media experts explain why.
The plan to replace Museveni with his son has dramatically shifted from rumour to reality in recent months.
Elon Musk’s recent antics call into question his decision to purchase Twitter. With a US$1 billion termination fee built into the contract, Musk should cut his losses.
There’s a tension between facilitating free and fair debate on social media, and businesses’ bottom line. And it must be resolved with the public interest in mind.
Kenya’s LGBTI community continues to face the deadly consequences of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
Top contributors
-
Professor, Queensland University of Technology
-
Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, The University of Western Australia
-
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Queensland University of Technology
-
Assistant Data Analyst, Queensland University of Technology
-
Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University
-
Head of Centre for Professional and Economic Development, University of Chester
-
Professor of Strategic Management, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
-
Professor of Formal Philosophy / Director of Center for Information and Bubble Studies, University of Copenhagen
-
Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Clemson University
-
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Pace University
-
Reader in Journalism, University of Central Lancashire
-
Director of Research, Tow Center for Digital Journalism, School of Journalism, Columbia University
-
Senior Lecturer, Media and Communication, UWA, The University of Western Australia
-
Senior Lecturer, School of Communication, International Studies and Languages, University of South Australia
-
Professor of Digital Communication, Queensland University of Technology
