Social Media Revolution Series
Why online platforms banning Trump won't stop — or even slow down — his cause
Jan 15, 2021 08:12 am UTC| Technology
Last week Twitter permanently suspended US President Donald Trump in the wake of his supporters violent storming of Capitol Hill. Trump was also suspended from Facebook and Instagram indefinitely. Heads quickly turned...
Social Media Revolution Series
Facebook antitrust battle escalates tensions between government, Big Tech
Jan 14, 2021 06:36 am UTC| Technology Law
Facebook made news this week by blocking U.S. President Donald Trump from posting to its platform. A seperate power struggle between government and Big Tech that will be far more consequential in the long term is unfolding...
Social Media Revolution Series
Social media seized the narrative in Uganda's election. Why this was good for democracy
Jan 14, 2021 06:33 am UTC| Politics
For months, Ugandans have witnessed a vicious presidential election campaign without precedent. While the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, has enjoyed free rein on the campaign trail, his youthful main opponent Robert...
Social Media Revolution Series
Instagram's redesign shifts toward shopping – here's how that can be harmful
Dec 29, 2020 14:17 pm UTC| Technology
Recently, when I opened Instagram, I noticed that the usual spot for checking notifications is now a Shop tab. The Instagram blog post announcing the redesign said that the change will support small businesses and connect...
Social Media Revolution Series
Dec 20, 2020 04:03 am UTC| Technology
Time in the era of COVID-19 has taken on new meaning. Blursday is the new time word of the year where every day seems the same when staying home and restricting socializing and work. As a public health and aging expert...
Social Media Revolution Series
Why the UK government is paying social media influencers to post about coronavirus
Sep 09, 2020 13:33 pm UTC| Politics
Social media influencers are often seen as lazy freelancers who make a living being paid to pretend they like products. But these celebrities are more than just marketing vehicles. If used properly, they can be effective...
Social Media Revolution Series
Twitter hack exposes broader threat to democracy and society
Jul 21, 2020 14:27 pm UTC| Technology
In case 2020 wasnt dystopian enough, hackers on July 15 hijacked the Twitter accounts of former President Barack Obama, presidential hopeful Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian and Apple, among others. Each...
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