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Released: 13-Jan-2025 4:25 PM EST
Expert Available: Project Liberty Offers to Buy TikTok in the US
George Washington University

Last Friday the United States Supreme Court heard arguments on the sale of ByteDance’s app, TikTok. Congress is concerned about what China’s ownership of the app does for America's national security... ...

   
Released: 13-Jan-2025 9:10 AM EST
Social Media Users More Likely to Invest in Cryptocurrencies
University of Georgia

As social media grows, so too does awareness of cryptocurrencies. And hearing about them online may affect people’s behavior, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Released: 8-Jan-2025 7:40 PM EST
Expert Available: Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Adopts “Community Notes” in Moderation Overhaul
George Washington University

Meta will discontinue its fact-checking partnerships and introduce user-generated “community notes” for content moderation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, aligning with similar changes made by... ...

Newswise: The Pursuit of Perfect Sleep is Keeping Americans Awake
Released: 6-Jan-2025 4:40 PM EST
The Pursuit of Perfect Sleep is Keeping Americans Awake
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that over 80% of Americans have lost sleep due to worries about sleep problems.

Newswise: Middle and High School Students Can Talk Politics Peacefully? Cal State Fullerton Educator Describes How
Released: 13-Dec-2024 8:15 AM EST
Middle and High School Students Can Talk Politics Peacefully? Cal State Fullerton Educator Describes How
California State University, Fullerton

Many future voters can start understanding and developing their civic identities in middle and high school. Cal State Fullerton educator William Toledo prepares future teachers to guide civil yet possibly controversial conversations about politics and other public concerns with their middle and high school students.

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Released: 5-Dec-2024 4:05 PM EST
Cybercrime Expert Explains How to Guard Against New Scammer Tactics
Virginia Tech

The potential for record-breaking online sales this holiday season unfortunately signifies opportunities for holiday scams, and as technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shared tips for new scammer tactics to guard against, through the holiday season and beyond.

Released: 5-Dec-2024 2:50 PM EST
Beyond the Ban: FSU Expert Available to Comment on the Effects of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
Florida State University

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Australia created worldwide attention when the country approved a social media ban for children 16 years old and under, marking one of the most aggressive policies at curbing youth addiction to apps like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.Vanessa Dennen, a professor of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies at the Florida State University Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, has been actively researching the cognitive, motivational and social elements of computer-mediated communication.

 
Newswise: AI Fact Checks Can Increase Belief in False Headlines
Released: 4-Dec-2024 3:00 PM EST
AI Fact Checks Can Increase Belief in False Headlines
Indiana University

A study led by Indiana University has found that AI fact checking can inadvertently increase belief in false headlines.

   
Newswise: BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators
3-Dec-2024 9:55 AM EST
BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators
Bowling Green State University

United Nations-affiliated study finds nearly two-thirds of content creators do not verify information for accuracy before sharing with others.



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