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November 4, 2022 5:18 AM
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The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet

The Most Vulnerable Place on the Internet | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Underwater cables keep the internet online. When they congregate in one place, things get tricky.
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October 31, 2022 5:43 PM
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Europe Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Internet

Europe Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Internet | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The Digital Markets Act will force Big Tech platforms to break open their walled gardens in 2023, says the EU’s new ambassador to Silicon Valley.
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October 29, 2022 3:22 AM
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Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be Chaos

Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be Chaos | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The entrepreneur’s laundry list of ideas includes scrapping content moderation, charging subscription fees, and even branching out beyond social media.
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October 22, 2022 2:42 AM
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Iran's Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace

Iran's Internet Blackouts Are Part of a Global Menace | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Repressive regimes are teaching each other how to control protesters' web access with increasingly surgical precision.
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October 17, 2022 8:13 PM
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The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles

The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Custodians of the crowdsourced encyclopedia are charged with protecting it from state-sponsored manipulators. A new study reveals how.
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October 17, 2022 8:05 PM
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Discord Launches a $3 per Month 'Nitro Basic' Subscription

Discord Launches a $3 per Month 'Nitro Basic' Subscription | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The social app with a reputation for being somewhat oblique has dropped several new features that make it easier for newbies to have a good experience.
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October 15, 2022 3:23 AM
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I’m a Good Guy, Like and Subscribe

I’m a Good Guy, Like and Subscribe | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The Wife Guy has always been bad. But the fading phenomenon hints at bigger issues, like gender inequality and men relying on their partners for clout.
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October 12, 2022 9:49 PM
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Anti-vax groups use carrot emojis to hide Facebook posts

Anti-vax groups use carrot emojis to hide Facebook posts | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The emojis are being used to hide harmful content about vaccines from Facebook moderation tools.
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October 9, 2022 5:08 AM
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Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed

Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
WIRED spoke with the head of Facebook about competition from TikTok and his theory that algorithms can enhance our personal relationships.
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October 8, 2022 7:39 AM
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Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed

Meta Rethinks the Philosophy of the Facebook Feed | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
WIRED spoke with the head of Facebook about competition from TikTok and his theory that algorithms can enhance our personal relationships.
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October 8, 2022 7:38 AM
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How A British Teen’s Death Changed Social Media

How A British Teen’s Death Changed Social Media | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
An inquest found content on Pinterest and Instagram contributed to the 2017 death of Molly Russell. The sites say they’ve changed—with opposing strategies.
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October 3, 2022 6:39 AM
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The Quest to Find Twitter’s Elusive Bot Team

The Quest to Find Twitter’s Elusive Bot Team | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The social media platform’s process for moderating spam, including bots, has been mired in secrecy—until now.
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October 1, 2022 3:48 AM
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How Bots Corrupted Advertising

How Bots Corrupted Advertising | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Botmasters have created a Kafkaesque system where companies are paying huge sums to show their ads to bots. And everyone is fine with this.
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October 31, 2022 6:28 PM
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The Election That Saved the Internet From Russia and China

The Election That Saved the Internet From Russia and China | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Open-internet advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent election for the International Telecommunications Union's top leadership.
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October 29, 2022 3:26 AM
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The Art of Hitting Disinformation Where It Lives

The Art of Hitting Disinformation Where It Lives | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Combating fake news with facts doesn't work because humans are wired for emotion. It's time for more creative tactics.
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October 29, 2022 2:12 AM
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Hinge Will Try to Thwart Scammers With Video Verification

Hinge Will Try to Thwart Scammers With Video Verification | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
To combat the scourge of bots and fake accounts, the dating site will ask users to prove their humanity by capturing a video selfie.
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October 22, 2022 2:34 AM
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China's WeChat Is a Hot New Venue for US Election Misinformation

China's WeChat Is a Hot New Venue for US Election Misinformation | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Ahead of US midterms, activists are fighting falsehoods circulating in Chinese-language communities that they fear will distort the vote or suppress turnout.
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October 17, 2022 8:08 PM
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The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles

The Hunt for Wikipedia's Disinformation Moles | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Custodians of the crowdsourced encyclopedia are charged with protecting it from state-sponsored manipulators. A new study reveals how.
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October 16, 2022 1:49 AM
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When Algorithms Promote Self-Harm, Who Is Held Responsible?

When Algorithms Promote Self-Harm, Who Is Held Responsible? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A British court ruled that teenager Molly Russell died in part because of online content—but holding platforms accountable is complicated.
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October 15, 2022 3:14 AM
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The Signal for Help I Created Went Viral. Now It Could Be Misused

The Signal for Help I Created Went Viral. Now It Could Be Misused | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Well-meaning efforts to integrate the hand signal with digital technology could expose vulnerable people to detection and escalated violence.
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October 10, 2022 2:44 AM
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The battle of narratives on Iran is being fought on social media

The battle of narratives on Iran is being fought on social media | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A fierce battle to control the narrative is now being fought online, where supporters and opponents of the government alike are taking to social media to tell their version of the truth and, in some cases, go beyond the truth.
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October 9, 2022 4:39 AM
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The TikTok Playbook for Teachers

The TikTok Playbook for Teachers | Internet and websites | Scoop.it

This Playbook helps teachers on TikTok recognise potential safeguarding issues and understand the platform’s privacy features to help students stay safe.


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, October 5, 2022 1:42 AM

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Serge Dielens * e-Reputation * Influence * Inbound Marketing Communication expert @ EdgeCommunication.be *'s curator insight, October 7, 2022 6:26 AM
TikTok Playbook * The essential safeguarding guide
Young people have a world of digital content at their fingertips. With TikTok, we created the Playbook to fill in the gaps teachers might have when it comes to the popular platform.

 Explore the Playbook below to help you recognise potential safeguarding issues and understand the platform’s latest privacy and security features. 

Staying informed will help your students safely engage with the platform.
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October 8, 2022 7:38 AM
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5 Future Scenarios for Google Lens

5 Future Scenarios for Google Lens | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
On the visual search tool's anniversary, we consider its promise and how that could play out.
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October 8, 2022 7:36 AM
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The High Cost of Living Your Life Online

The High Cost of Living Your Life Online | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Constantly posting content on social media can erode your privacy—and sense of self.
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October 2, 2022 7:08 PM
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The Challenge of Cracking Iran’s Internet Blockade

The Challenge of Cracking Iran’s Internet Blockade | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
People around the world are rallying to subvert Iran's internet shutdown, but actually pulling it off is proving difficult and risky.
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