Why Youtube’s algorithms push extreme content on every possible subject
Zeynep Tufekci was researching Trump videos on Youtube back in 2016 when she noticed something funny: Youtube began recommending and autoplaying increasingly extreme right-wing stuff — like white-supremacist Holocaust-denial videos. So she did an interesting experiment: She set up another … Read More
Kylie Jenner Vs. Blac Chyna — Who Has The Best Selfie Game?
Because both of their Instagram accounts are littered with some of the best selfies ever taken! Whether you're on Team Kardashian or Team Chyna, we can all agree that these two social media mavens know how to treat their fans and followers to some gorgeous pictures, which they take themselves. …
Elisha and Renee Hebert appear at Civic Park in Newcastle on Sunday to meet and greet fans
Instagram stars and twins Elisha and Renee Herbert were in Newcastle on Sunday for a meet and greet with fans. … Best mates Alex Davidson, of Cooks Hill, and Kahibah's Naomi Hughes – two of the twins combined 1.5 million Instagram followers – were among the smattering of young, female …
Long live the print book
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Twitter Inc (TWTR) Expands Verified Users To Political Figures
For many social media influencers, getting a “verified” badge on the Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) platform is the ultimate status symbol. Once reserved for major celebrities to indicate that the account was official and not fake, the trademark blue checkmark has expanded in recent years to include journalists … Read More
Turkey: Senior official slams UAE’s Gargash over Twitter comments
Anwar Gargash, the UAE minister of state for foreign affairs, took to Twitter on Saturday, saying Arab-Turkish relations were "not at their best", adding that Ankara should "respect Arab sovereignty". In a reaction, Ahmet Berat Conkar, a senior MP of Turkey's ruling party Justice and Development Party (AK … Read More
Twitter looks to overhaul verification process
In the hour-long livestream, along with other Twitter executives, Dorsey said the company was looking to create a “scalable” verification program where people can quickly authenticate themselves. Adding it would require finding a balance between fixing safety and abuse concerns, while also not … Read More
Facebook is planning to add a major update to Messenger that brings the ability to send …
However, the UI is an experimental one as of now and Facebook may tweak things a little before it is pushed out. Tapping and holding on to a conversation unveils a new design for the quick action toggle which comes with a few quick buttons to interact with the particular …
Facebook Watch to get exclusive rights to 25 MLB games
Facebook and the MLB have reached an agreement that will allow the social media giant to stream 25 weekly games starting in 2018. These 25 games will be distributed via Facebook Watch as part of MLB Live show Page, making this the MLB's first digital-only distribution. The agreement was … Read …
Bad Actors Are Using Social Media Exactly As Designed
When Russia manipulates elections via Facebook, or ISIS recruits followers on Twitter, or racist landlords deny rentals to blacks and then offer them to whites through Airbnb, commentators and companies describe these activities as “manipulation” or “abuse” of today's ubiquitous websites and apps. Read More