Jan. 2, 2024 /Politics/ — 2024 is shaping up to be a bumper year for elections! Here are some noteworthy examples beyond the UK and USA: Continue reading
02Jan/24
Tag Archives: Social media
20Sep/23
Surveillance in the age of WhatsApp webinar by the London Stock Exchange Group of companies (LSEG)
The key takeaways of the “Surveillance in the age of WhatsApp” webinar by the London Stock Exchange Group of companies (LSEG) are as follows: Continue reading
18Sep/23
Prominent dark sides and hidden agendas of social media moderators
Mon, Sep 18 — It is important to note that not all social media moderators are motivated by these dark sides and hidden agendas. Many moderators are genuinely trying to create a safe and welcoming environment for users. However, the power that social media moderators wield means that it is important to be aware of the potential for abuse. Continue reading
16Jun/23
How do you start a sentiment analysis project?
June 16, 2023 /Developers/ — Sentiment analysis is the process of determining the emotional tone of a piece of text. It is a subfield of natural language processing (NLP) that deals with identifying and extracting subjective information from text. Sentiment analysis is often used to understand customer sentiment, brand reputation, and social media trends.
There are two main types of sentiment analysis: Continue reading
20May/23
DROP THE LOOK THE SECOND EPISODE OF YSL BEAUTÉ’S BOLD NEW MAKEUP SERIES GOES VIRAL
Today, social media drives makeup trends and defines beauty in any given moment. From rebellious twists on the classic smokey eye to the latest underpainting techniques, these viral looks inspire followers to try their hand and wear them their own way. Continue reading
13May/23
Who is Linda Yaccarino? Here is what we know
Linda Yaccarino is a media executive who has spent the past 12 years at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships. She is widely respected in the advertising industry for her ability to build relationships with brands and create innovative marketing campaigns. In 2021, she was named by AdAge as one of the most powerful women in media. Continue reading
02May/23
Vionde app for 80s music collectors.
It is possible that YouTube will offer links to physical formats for streaming accounts in the future. This would be a way for collectors to purchase the physical copies of the music they love, while still being able to stream it on YouTube. It would also be a way for YouTube to generate more revenue from its streaming service. Continue reading
04Mar/23
How to ditch ‘fomo’ and foster ‘jomo’ – the joy of missing out
Fuschia Sirois, Durham University
Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were missing out on an invitation to a party, shiny new opportunities or the latest social media posts and influencer trends because you were “unplugged”? If so, then you have probably experienced “jomo” – the joy of missing out.
17Feb/23
Kids’ online safety: A fragile balance
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By Samuel Woodhams | Digital rights researcher and journalist
Last week, Joe Biden sounded the alarm over the lack of child protections online during his State of the Union address. He called for a ban on the collection of kids’ personal data and the prohibition of targeted advertising to children, saying: “We must finally hold social media companies accountable for the experiment they are running on our children for profit.” |
29Jan/23
Deepfakes: faces created by AI now look more real than genuine photos
Manos Tsakiris, Royal Holloway University of London
Even if you think you are good at analysing faces, research shows many people cannot reliably distinguish between photos of real faces and images that have been computer-generated. This is particularly problematic now that computer systems can create realistic-looking photos of people who don’t exist.