In Argentina, the rise of new right-wing parties has shaken up the political landscape, with some of these figures gaining popularity through social media. This platform has become a breeding ground for hate speech, especially against women politicians. Recent research combined quantitative and qual
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is causing quite a stir in Europe. After becoming Twitter's owner, he welcomed back controversial figures and spent millions supporting former US President Donald Trump. Now, his eyes are set on Europe. Musk appears to be trying to influence politics, backing far-
Health misinformation can seriously mess up how we handle health crises. Social media, for all its faults, actually gives us a way to study and counteract these issues. In Taiwan, researchers have been looking at how people engage with corrected health information on social media. The goal? To impro
Imagine a world where social media posts can dupe you into believing something happened during a war, even if it didn't. This research dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make fake war images look real. The focus is on something called "Look Up Tables" (LUTs), which are colo
Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping
In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has gone from wanting to ban TikTok to being praised for saving it. The hugely popular video-sharing app, TikTok, faced potential bans due to national security concerns. But Trump, now back in the spotlight, has delayed the ban, giving the app a c
Ever wondered how much time your teen spends on social media? A recent study explored the link between social media addiction and cyberbullying among adolescents. It turns out, the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their chances of experiencing or even participating in cyberbullying.
Ever thought about how social media and traditional news can spread nasty, harmful messages? This isn't just an online problem; even in places without easy internet access, these messages can cause real hurt. We all know hate speech is bad, right? But what's confusing is how it affects those who are
A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i
Have you ever wished for a simpler version of Instagram? Well, hold on to your hats because there's a new app on the block! Sebastian Vogelsang, a clever developer, is creating a fun new app called Flashes. This app is built on top of Bluesky's AT Protocol, which means you can use it just like Insta
