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TechnologyEditor's Pick
An AI-driven Influence Operation Is Spreading Pro-China Propaganda Across YouTube
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA recent investigation from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has revealed an extensive network of YouTube channels …
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PoliticsEditor's Pick
From Viral Fame to Political Game: Beijing’s Use of Foreign Influencers Unveiled
by Rory Karstenby Rory KarstenSocial media influencers are a product of our times. Many of them fit into a niche like lifestyle, …
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Technology
Even Experts Struggle to Tell Which Social Media Posts Are Evidence-Based
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe debate on how to combat social media misinformation is as relevant as ever. In recent years, we’ve …
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Technology
41 U.S. States Are Suing Meta for Getting Teens Hooked on Social Media
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the United States, 41 states have filed lawsuits against Meta for allegedly driving social media addiction in …
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TikTok is not inherently dangerous. But like many social media platforms, it gives people, especially teens, an audience …
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Technology
Virtual Influencers: Meet the AI-Generated Figures Posing as Your New Online Friends
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled …
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In the 1940s, a young woman had a dream of becoming a fashion designer. But due to life …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
To Help His Struggling Wife, a 79-Year-Old Loving Man Learns Hairdressing and Makeup
In 2021, a 79-year-old man, now 82, from Alberta, Canada, showed the world what it is like to …
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Sharenting, or social media parenting, has become common among parents, but it can severely affect a child’s mental …