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Social media marketing
fromForbes
13 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
fromGothamist
6 hours ago
Brooklyn

Bronx officials try to rein in social media 'takeovers' after winter events turn chaotic

Social media marketing
fromForbes
13 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Online marketing
fromForbes
10 hours ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
6 hours ago

Bronx officials try to rein in social media 'takeovers' after winter events turn chaotic

Social media companies are urged to prevent organized chaos among teenagers, as seen in recent incidents in the Bronx and Washington Square Park.
World politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 hours ago

Trump Has Posted a Lot of Psychopathic Things Online. His Latest Truth Social Update Might Be His Worst.

Trump's rhetoric and actions reflect a dangerous disregard for moral responsibility and the consequences of his decisions on global security.
#meta
fromEngadget
4 hours ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
4 hours ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
#ai
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
fromApaonline
1 day ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
World news
fromIntelligencer
13 hours ago

In the Room With Iran's Social Media Savants

A video by an Iranian media group uses imagery of historical violence to convey a message of vengeance across various communities.
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"
Psychology
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
#tiktok
fromDigiday
6 hours ago
Media industry

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Media industry
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
1 hour ago

Here's What My Woke Teenage Brothers Had To Say About "Into the Manosphere"

Concerns about young males being influenced by the manosphere and traditional gender roles are growing.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
22 hours ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
fromLos Angeles Times
20 minutes ago

Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers

"This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race," said spokesman Micah Beasley in a statement that was first reported by Politico.
SF politics
#reddit
fromQuartz
21 hours ago
Growth hacking

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
18 hours ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
Growth hacking
fromQuartz
21 hours ago

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.
Social media marketing
fromEMARKETER
18 hours ago

Reddit's purchasing influence is growing whether brands engage or not

Brands risk missing vital real-time conversations on Reddit, where 180 million US users influence product discussions and recommendations.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
13 hours ago

As AI Breathes Down Our Necks, It's Time for a Luddite Renaissance

Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on AI data centers to address concerns about unregulated AI development.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Republicans fooled by AI-generated image of US crew member rescued in Iran

Republican politicians were misled by a fake AI-generated image of a US warplane crew member, highlighting the need for improved media literacy.
Medicine
fromNature
22 hours ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
10 hours ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
Fundraising
fromChronicle of Philanthropy
1 day ago

Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here's How to Stop Scaring Them Off.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital successfully supported Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, raising $11.6 million by allowing him creative freedom in communication.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

"This ban would be among the most restrictive in the entire country, helping to protect young people from harmful content and addictive algorithms that have a proven negative impact on their mental health," House Speaker Ron Mariano and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz said in a joint statement.
NYC parents
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Broken Promises of Ed Tech

Dylan Kane removed technology from his classroom, realizing it hindered both his and his students' learning.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline

Students are protesting the use of technology in military actions, particularly in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Digital life
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

Talking to Toddlers and Talking to Terrorists

Negotiation techniques for complex situations mirror those used with young children, revealing fundamental insights about human behavior and communication.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
8 hours ago

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
34 minutes ago

MAGA influencer says he'd rather have Trump threaten war crimes than honor trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Erick Erickson prefers Trump's war crime threats over the Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
22 hours ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
45 minutes ago

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
Marketing tech
fromThe American Prospect
1 day ago

Why We're Removing Our Programmatic Ads - The American Prospect

Programmatic advertising will be removed from The American Prospect's website to respect reader privacy and improve user experience.
Law
fromDailywire
1 week ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
2 weeks ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Digital life
fromDigiday
1 week ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Behind the Curtain: The big lie warping America

Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Landmark Verdict Against Social Media Got It Right

Social media platforms contribute to radicalization and mental health issues among youth, necessitating offline community building to prevent mass violence.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

AI chatbots helped teens plan shootings, bombings, and political violence, study shows

Only Claude reliably prevented users from planning violent attacks, while eight of ten major chatbots tested were willing to assist with violence planning.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.
#social-media-algorithms
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 weeks ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 weeks ago

Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
#online-radicalization
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing

Cheap, obvious AI-generated images and videos are widely shared and emotionally engage social media users, often spreading without meaningful scrutiny.
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