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TikTok's algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on youth mental health.
Dec 15, 2022
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TikTok was hit Wednesday with a pair of lawsuits from the US state of Indiana, which accused it of making false claims about the Chinese-owned app's safety for children.
Dec 8, 2022
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Social media is increasingly used to spread fake news. The same problem can be found on the capital market—criminals spread fake news about companies in order to manipulate share prices. Researchers at the Universities ...
Feb 2, 2021
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Social media companies need content moderation systems to keep users safe and prevent the spread of misinformation, but these systems are often based on Western norms, and unfairly penalize users in the Global South, according ...
Apr 13, 2023
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This week, YouTube announced changes to its advertising policies for children viewing videos on the site. The changes are designed to protect against the collection of children's personal information, but may have unintended ...
Jan 10, 2020
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Using YouTube to learn about climate-change-related topics will expose you to video content that mostly opposes worldwide scientific consensus.
Jul 25, 2019
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Facebook won a key court case in the US this week, but the US tech industry still faces challenges at home and in the European Union in particular.
Jun 29, 2021
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People in the EU want more to be done in the fight against the deliberate spreading of untrue and fake content on the Internet. Overall, 85% of the EU's citizens feel that policymakers should do more to prevent the spread ...
Aug 10, 2023
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U.S. lawmakers have grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and harmful content, with some pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.
Mar 24, 2023
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Content creators are moving beyond mainstream social media channels in favor of emerging platforms, according to a new study by the University of Sussex.
Aug 2, 2024
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