Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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TikTok's algorithm is sending users down a far-right extremist rabbit hole
TikTok's algorithm is sending users down a far-right extremist rabbit hole

Parler explains 'free speech' to angry users after sharing Capitol riot posts with the FBI
Parler explains 'free speech' to angry users after sharing Capitol riot posts with the FBI

Jack Dorsey subtweets Congress mid-Congressional hearing
Jack Dorsey subtweets Congress mid-Congressional hearing

12 people are behind most of the anti-vaxxer disinformation you see on social media
12 people are behind most of the anti-vaxxer disinformation you see on social media

Where are some Republican Congress members getting their news? From far-right users on Twitter.
Where are some Republican Congress members getting their news? From far-right users on Twitter.


David Dobrik steps down from his hyped photo app Dispo amid Vlog Squad allegations
David Dobrik steps down from his hyped photo app Dispo amid Vlog Squad allegations

Twitter turns 15: The wildest twists in its tumultuous history
Twitter turns 15: The wildest twists in its tumultuous history


Twitter is now testing an 'Undo' feature, but would anyone really pay for it?
Twitter is now testing an 'Undo' feature, but would anyone really pay for it?

Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger are back after 'technical issue'
Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger are back after 'technical issue'

Facebook is working on an Instagram for kids
Facebook is working on an Instagram for kids


Facebook will remove posts praising Atlanta shooting
Facebook will remove posts praising Atlanta shooting

Facebook will stop recommending Groups that break its rules
Facebook will stop recommending Groups that break its rules

Teen who hacked Twitter accounts of Musk, Obama for Bitcoin gets 3 years in prison
Teen who hacked Twitter accounts of Musk, Obama for Bitcoin gets 3 years in prison

TikTok will soon force personalized ads on its users
TikTok will soon force personalized ads on its users

Parler wanted back into the App Store. Apple said no.
Parler wanted back into the App Store. Apple said no.

Sorry Clubhouse, Twitter plans to roll out Twitter Spaces to everyone
Sorry Clubhouse, Twitter plans to roll out Twitter Spaces to everyone


Should you be concerned about Clubhouse?
Should you be concerned about Clubhouse?

Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces both record your audio, but what they do with it is very different
Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces both record your audio, but what they do with it is very different

Far-right misinfo is big on Facebook, but it's Facebook that blocks attempts to fix it
Far-right misinfo is big on Facebook, but it's Facebook that blocks attempts to fix it
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