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January 12, 2022 6:27 AM
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New Framework: Understanding Social Media, Conflict, and Resilience

New Framework: Understanding Social Media, Conflict, and Resilience | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
research on dynamics of social media and conflict and framework for assessing challenges and opportunities for community resilience
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December 15, 2021 4:28 AM
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Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor | WIRED

The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet.
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December 15, 2021 4:25 AM
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Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor | WIRED

The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet.
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December 7, 2021 11:26 PM
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The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship | WIRED

The Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's Censorship | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Censorship in China is about more than topics and keywords. It’s about destroying social resources.
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November 28, 2021 10:50 PM
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Are Instagram’s Aesthetic Moms Hindering Kids’ Development? | WIRED

Are Instagram’s Aesthetic Moms Hindering Kids’ Development? | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Taupe and cream nurseries are in vogue right now. They’re beautifully beige, but some worry they might be bad for babies.
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November 18, 2021 6:30 PM
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TestDrive Modules

TestDrive Modules | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Welcome to the Social Media TestDrive official website!
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November 14, 2021 10:31 PM
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Investigation: How TikTok’s Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site

Investigation: How TikTok’s Algorithm Figures Out Your Deepest Desires | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The Wall Street Journal created dozens of automated accounts that watched hundreds of thousands of videos to reveal how the social media network knows you so well. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann
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November 14, 2021 5:30 AM
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Twitter Blue Is for People Who Love Reading the News | WIRED

Twitter Blue Is for People Who Love Reading the News | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The platform's first subscription feature has a specific target audience.
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November 7, 2021 10:40 PM
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Instagram post previews to return on Twitter

Instagram post previews to return on Twitter | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The feature was removed shortly after Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012.
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November 3, 2021 8:14 PM
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Facebook Drops Facial Recognition to Tag People in Photos | WIRED

Facebook Drops Facial Recognition to Tag People in Photos | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The social media company will delete data from images of more than 1 billion people.
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October 27, 2021 8:35 PM
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Frances Haugen says Facebook is 'making hate worse'

Frances Haugen says Facebook is 'making hate worse' | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, appeared before MPs working on online safety.
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October 27, 2021 8:33 PM
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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Is internet addiction a growing problem? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.
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October 18, 2021 11:15 PM
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Facebook's Fall From Grace Looks a Lot Like Ford's | WIRED

Facebook's Fall From Grace Looks a Lot Like Ford's | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Before there was Big Tech, there were auto companies that prioritized profits over safety—until a leaked memo made it clear regulation was the only cure.
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December 18, 2021 5:37 AM
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The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways | WIRED

The Biggest Deepfake Abuse Site Is Growing in Disturbing Ways | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A referral program and partner sites have spurred the spread of invasive, AI-generated “nude” images.
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December 15, 2021 4:26 AM
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Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor | WIRED

The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country's efforts to control the internet.
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December 7, 2021 11:27 PM
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The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes | WIRED

The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
When fire ignites, the race begins to alert the state’s residents of the path of destruction. One of the leading voices lives on the other side of the world.
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December 4, 2021 7:09 AM
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The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes | WIRED

The Twitter Wildfire Watcher Who Tracks California’s Blazes | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
When fire ignites, the race begins to alert the state’s residents of the path of destruction. One of the leading voices lives on the other side of the world.
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November 23, 2021 6:13 PM
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TikTok’s Next Big Move? To Become Facebook | WIRED

TikTok’s Next Big Move? To Become Facebook | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok and Douyin, has global ambitions to challenge Meta’s universe.
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November 15, 2021 9:10 PM
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Twitter Vigilantes Are Hunting Down Crypto Scammers | WIRED

Twitter Vigilantes Are Hunting Down Crypto Scammers | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Open source investigators are struggling to maintain law and order in the wildest recesses of cryptocurrency’s Wild West.
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November 14, 2021 10:26 PM
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iTWire - Meta says Facebook face recognition system will be shut down

iTWire - Meta says Facebook face recognition system will be shut down | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Social media behemoth Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will shut down its face recognition system and delete more than a billion individual facial recognition templates. However, this does not mean an end to the use of the technology altogether. A blog post by Jerom
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November 14, 2021 5:29 AM
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The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends | WIRED

The Sneaky Way TikTok Is Connecting You to Real-Life Friends | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The social network got huge by ignoring who you know. That's increasingly no longer the case.
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November 7, 2021 10:38 PM
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Instagram: A blessing or a curse?

Instagram: A blessing or a curse? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
As Instagram faces scrutiny, five people share their experiences on the social network.
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November 2, 2021 11:41 PM
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These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg’s Metaverse | WIRED

These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg’s Metaverse | WIRED | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The Meta dream envisages whole companies operating in a virtual world. Many made the switch years ago—with mixed results.
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October 27, 2021 8:34 PM
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Tech giants try distancing themselves from Facebook

Tech giants try distancing themselves from Facebook | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are facing claims they are failing to protect children.
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October 21, 2021 10:41 PM
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Facebook whistleblower slams company's practices

Facebook whistleblower slams company's practices | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen attacked the company's lack of transparency and use of content ranking algorithms during a Senate committee hearing.
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