The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
The complex task of tackling online terror needs human eyes as well as artificial intelligence.
Hate is for the haters. Much of the thrill of posting toxic messages can come from the attention and social approval a poster gets from like-minded people.
Misinformation has bedeviled social media companies for years, and the problem is especially consequential during elections. Are the companies up to the job as the 2022 midterm elections approach?
The study is the largest of its kind. Researchers hope it could be a breakthrough in the fight against misinformation.
New research shows using social media can provide a much-needed boost to UK farmers’ wellbeing, connectedness and mental health, and even bank balances.
Social media isn’t simply awash in conspiracy theories and extremism. It contains pathways designed to lead people to ever more extreme material.
Not knowing how many posts people see on social media overall or where specific types of content get concentrated is keeping researchers in the dark about misinformation.
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray.
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