Newswise Feature Channel: Internet Trends

Cybercrime Expert Explains How to Guard Against New Scammer Tactics

Virginia Tech — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:05:30 EST

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.

BGSU Leads First-of-Its-Kind Global UNESCO Study on the Motivations, Ethical Standards of Digital Content Creators

Bowling Green State University — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:30:00 EST

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

Altmetric Adds Bluesky Social Media as a Research Attention Source

Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:31 EST

Digital Science is excited to announce that Altmetric has added the social media platform Bluesky as a new attention source for published research.

Dario Amodei: Balancing AI Innovation and Safety at Anthropic

The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:25:49 EST

By the time you read this--or any article about artificial intelligence--it'll be out of date. AI is advancing that rapidly. And Hertz Fellow Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO at Anthropic, is working to keep pace.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Nitin Agarwal - The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Online Behavior

Newswise — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:35:43 EST

In this insightful interview, Dr. Nitin Agarwal, director of the Collaboratorium at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, discusses the evolving landscape of misinformation on social media. With years of research under his belt, Dr. Agarwal highlights how digital platforms, once seen as forces for positive change, have become breeding grounds for disinformation and cognitive threats.

Expert Available: Australia Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

George Washington University — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:04 EST

The Australian government has introduced legislation to set 16 as the minimum age for social media use, with penalties up to 50 million AUD ($32.5 million) for platforms failing to enforce the... ...

Spanish-Language Social Media Increases Latinos' Vulnerability to Misinformation

University of California San Diego — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:10:19 EST

Latinos who rely on Spanish-language social media for news were 11-20 percentage points more likely to believe false political narratives, finds study from NYU and UC San Diego.

Social Media Expert Available on the Rise of Bluesky

University of Washington — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:35:53 EST

Can Podcasts Create Healthier Habits?

University of South Australia — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:30:29 EST

Whether it's ABC Listen's Health Report or Mamamia's But Are You Happy, podcasts have fast become a part of our everyday media consumption. In fact, the average person spends more than five hours a week listening to them. But could listening to podcasts lead to healthier habits?

WashU Expert: 'X-odus' Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:34 EST

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps

University of Florida — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:00 EST

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.

How Two-Factor Authentication Can Increase Your Online Security

Lewis University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:15:06 EST

How Two-Factor Authentication Can Increase Your Online Security

High Color Complexity in Social Media Images Proves More Eye-Catching, Increases User Engagement

University of Notre Dame — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:55:12 EST

Complex images in a social media post tend to capture greater user attention, leading to increased engagement with social media posts, according to new research from Vamsi Kanuri, the Viola D. Hank Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

Social Media Skin Care Trends: Dermatologists Reveal the Facts

American Academy of Dermatology — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:30:58 EST

With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light therapy have sparked widespread attention, but how safe and effective are they? Ahead of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists offer insights into the effectiveness, safety, and long-term impact of these skin care practices.

Major Events Like Presidential Elections Bring Online Hate Communities Closer Together

George Washington University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:55:09 EST

New study details how major real-world events grow and strengthen global hate networks online, inciting new hate content around specific hot-button issues.

CDC Reports on Teen Screen Time and Bullying Incidents: Johns Hopkins Experts Available

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:30:32 EST

Democrats and Republicans Agree on One Thing: Censoring Hate Speech

University of Notre Dame — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:45:32 EST

In an era of intense polarization, Democrats and Republicans have historically, and mistakenly, believed that members of the other party prioritize protecting certain types or victims of hate speech over others based on stereotypes or their affiliation with those potentially vulnerable groups. New research from the University of Notre Dame, however, revealed that partisans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech.

Social Media Platforms Aren't Doing Enough to Stop Harmful AI Bots, Research Finds

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:40:28 EST

New research from the University of Notre Dame analyzed the AI bot policies and mechanisms of eight social media platforms: LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Then researchers attempted to launch bots to test bot policy enforcement processes.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Gaige Kerr - The Toxicity of Online Shopping

Newswise — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:05:55 EST

As e-commerce grows, so do the logistics centers that facilitate rapid delivery. However, this convenience comes at a cost to the environment and public health, particularly in communities near these warehouses

Expert Available: FEMA Administrator Warns Misinformation is Undermining Hurricane Helene Response

George Washington University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:13 EST

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell voiced concerns about the impact of rampant misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, stating that false claims are discouraging survivors from seeking help and... ...