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Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda
A disinformation network with ties to China used hundreds of fake social media accounts—including one belonging to a fictitious Swiss biologist—to spread an unfounded claim that the U.S. pressured scientists to blame ...
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The metaverse and its implications for our digital future
When the company formerly known as Facebook announced plans in October to change its name to Meta, the company said the move would better reflect its intention to "bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find ...
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Artificial intelligence may not actually be the solution for stopping the spread of fake news
Disinformation has been used in warfare and military strategy over time. But it is undeniably being intensified by the use of smart technologies and social media. This is because these communication technologies provide a ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Australian government vows to unmask online trolls
Australia's government said Sunday it will introduce legislation to unmask online trolls, and hold social media giants like Facebook and Twitter responsible for identifying them.
Nov 28, 2021
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The thousands of vulnerable people harmed by Facebook and Instagram are lost in Meta's 'average user' data
Fall 2021 has been filled with a steady stream of media coverage arguing that Meta's Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram social media platforms pose a threat to users' mental health and well-being, radicalize, polarize users ...
Nov 26, 2021
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Social media bots may appear human, but their similar personalities give them away
Social bots, or automated social media accounts that pose as genuine people, have infiltrated all manner of discussions, including conversations about consequential topics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These bots are not ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Amazon workers plan global Black Friday protests for better wages, tax accountability
Amazon employees worldwide are planning to strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Nov 24, 2021
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Facebook fed posts with violence and nudity to people with low digital literacy skills
Facebook studies said algorithms harmed users with low tech skills with repeated disturbing content. Some users did not understand how content came to appear in their feeds or how to control it. These users were often older, ...
Nov 23, 2021
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Africa internet riches plundered, contested by China broker
Outsiders have long profited from Africa's riches of gold, diamonds, and even people. Digital resources have proven no different.
Nov 22, 2021
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Carbon labelling can potentially encourage eco-friendly E-commerce
Having the world at our fingertips was one of the promises of the age of information. With electronic commerce (e-commerce) giving us the power to buy almost anything from anywhere with a swipe or a click, this promise has ...
Nov 19, 2021
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World weighs laws to rein in mighty algorithms
From the YouTube videos we're recommended to deciding who gets a job, algorithms wield an ever-growing influence over our lives—and policy-makers worldwide want to rein them in.
Nov 19, 2021
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Spotify has added lyrics to all of its songs for all users
Getting tired of having to look up the lyrics of the 10-minute long "All Too Well (Taylor's Version)" and your other favorite songs on Spotify? Well, the music streaming platform announced that you no longer need to turn ...
Nov 19, 2021
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