Newswise Feature Channel: Internet Trends

Opinion: UP Adopts e-Community Engagement Projects for Greater Impact

University of Pretoria — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:00:35 EST

The International Day for Digital Learning is observed annually on 19 March to demonstrate how, among other objectives, digital learning can build relationships and empower communities.

Doomscrolling in a Time of Tariffs: Expert Insights on the News Cycle and Mental Health

McMaster University — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:40:55 EST

Constant access to news keeps us informed in a fast-moving world, but it's important to find ways to navigate the news cycle to protect our mental health, a McMaster sociologist says.

Rise of the sigma male: TikTok's new gender divide

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:55:13 EST

The social-media platform has become a breeding ground for toxic narratives tied to sigma masculinity, breeding misogyny and hatred of other gender identities, according to researchers at UdeM.

New AI Model Detects Toxic Online Comments with 87% Accuracy

University of South Australia — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:15:44 EST

Computer scientists have developed a powerful machine learning model that can detect toxic social media comments with remarkable accuracy, paving the way for safer digital interactions.

Social Media Influencers (SMIs) Pose Psychological, Health and Security Risks and Need Tighter Regulation, a New Study Finds

University of Portsmouth — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:10:38 EST

Social media influencers (SMIs) pose psychological, health and security risks and need tighter regulation, a new study finds.

Skin Flooding: Hydration Hype or Winter Skin Savior?

Hackensack Meridian Health — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:05:33 EST

Do Weight-Loss Drugs Really Cause Hair Loss? Cosmetic Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Surgeon Offers Science-Backed Perspective

UC San Diego Health — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:35:15 EST

Ghosting, zombieing and more: Dating lingo with Professor Melissa Hardesty

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:10:10 EST

You might know what ghosting means, but what about zombieing? With Valentine's Day approaching, Melissa Hardesty from Binghamton Univeristy's Human Sexualiies Lab discusses some modern dating lingo and shares some advice for young adults in the dating world. Melissa is available for interviews to discuss her work.

Satire More Damaging to Reputations Than Direct Criticism

American Psychological Association (APA) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 EST

In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Most Facebook News Links Are Unread by Users Sharing Them, Study Finds

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:25:57 EST

What are the odds Facebook users read the news articles they end up sharing with the rest of the world?

Study Reveals the Risk of Misinformation About Acne Medications on TikTok

George Washington University — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:35:37 EST

As social media becomes an increasingly popular source of health information, TikTok has emerged as a prominent platform where millions of users, particularly teenagers and young adults, turn to for guidance on a range of health-related topics.

MSU Expert: What Meta's New Fact-Checking Policies Mean for Misinformation and Hate Speech

Michigan State University — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:15:19 EST

MSU expert: What Meta's new fact-checking policies mean for misinformation and hate speech

Canada's black market cannabis sites shun crypto dollars

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:45:59 EST

David Decary-Hetu has found that over three-quarters of Canadian websites selling cannabis illegally don't accept payment in cryptocurrency.

Expert Available: Google, Meta Refuse to Do Fact-Checking

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:59 EST

Meta Ends Fact-Checking Programs, Experts Discuss Motivations, Consequences

Virginia Tech — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:40:58 EST

Social media company Meta will end its fact-checking programs, with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads shifting to a crowdsourcing model similar to X's Community Notes. Virginia Tech experts Megan Duncan, Cayce Myers, and Julia Feerrar offer insights as to how effective crowdsourced fact-checking could be, and how users can guard against misinformation.

China Considers Selling TikTok to Elon Musk

Toronto Metropolitan University — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:20:57 EST

Meta will end fact-checking of social media posts; URI expert says it's not a surprise

University of Rhode Island — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:55:47 EST

KINGSTON, R.I. - Jan. 14, 2025 - Meta, the social networking giant that owns Facebook, Instagram and Threads, has announced that it will end its fact-checking program to moderate user content and replace it with a "community notes" model.In a video on Jan. 7, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the changes would reduce mistakes caused by the system the company created to moderate its platforms, while simplifying moderation policies and restoring "free expression on our platforms.

Social Media Users More Likely to Invest in Cryptocurrencies

University of Georgia — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:10:44 EST

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.

Expert Available: Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Adopts "Community Notes" in Moderation Overhaul

George Washington University — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:40:48 EST

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... ...

Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Meta's New Fact Checking Approach

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:40:46 EST