News Feature Channel: Internet Trends

WashU Expert: 'X-odus' Creates Growing Challenges for Brand Marketing

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:34 EST

If there is one thing that is constant in marketing, it's that things are constantly changing, according to Michael Wall, a marketing expert at WashU Olin Business School. As social media users flock to sites that align with their political beliefs, brands face the challenge of connecting with diverse audiences.

United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps

University of Florida — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:05:00 EST

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.

How Two-Factor Authentication Can Increase Your Online Security

Lewis University — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:15:06 EST

How Two-Factor Authentication Can Increase Your Online Security

High Color Complexity in Social Media Images Proves More Eye-Catching, Increases User Engagement

University of Notre Dame — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:55:12 EST

Complex images in a social media post tend to capture greater user attention, leading to increased engagement with social media posts, according to new research from Vamsi Kanuri, the Viola D. Hank Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

Social Media Skin Care Trends: Dermatologists Reveal the Facts

American Academy of Dermatology — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:30:58 EST

With the growing popularity of beauty influencers and viral skin care routines, social media is playing an integral role in shaping how people care for their skin. Popular trends like the glass-skin look, the Russian manicure, and at-home red light therapy have sparked widespread attention, but how safe and effective are they? Ahead of National Healthy Skin Month in November, board-certified dermatologists offer insights into the effectiveness, safety, and long-term impact of these skin care practices.

Major Events Like Presidential Elections Bring Online Hate Communities Closer Together

George Washington University — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:55:09 EST

New study details how major real-world events grow and strengthen global hate networks online, inciting new hate content around specific hot-button issues.

CDC Reports on Teen Screen Time and Bullying Incidents: Johns Hopkins Experts Available

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:30:32 EST

Democrats and Republicans Agree on One Thing: Censoring Hate Speech

University of Notre Dame — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:45:32 EST

In an era of intense polarization, Democrats and Republicans have historically, and mistakenly, believed that members of the other party prioritize protecting certain types or victims of hate speech over others based on stereotypes or their affiliation with those potentially vulnerable groups. New research from the University of Notre Dame, however, revealed that partisans generally agree on what to censor when it comes to the target, source and severity of hate speech.

Social Media Platforms Aren't Doing Enough to Stop Harmful AI Bots, Research Finds

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:40:28 EST

New research from the University of Notre Dame analyzed the AI bot policies and mechanisms of eight social media platforms: LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Then researchers attempted to launch bots to test bot policy enforcement processes.

Curious by Nature: Dr. Gaige Kerr - The Toxicity of Online Shopping

News — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:05:55 EST

As e-commerce grows, so do the logistics centers that facilitate rapid delivery. However, this convenience comes at a cost to the environment and public health, particularly in communities near these warehouses

Expert Available: FEMA Administrator Warns Misinformation is Undermining Hurricane Helene Response

George Washington University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:13 EST

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell voiced concerns about the impact of rampant misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, stating that false claims are discouraging survivors from seeking help and... ...

Expert Available: More Than a Dozen States Sue TikTok, Alleging Platform's Harm to Youth Mental Health

George Washington University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:01 EST

A coalition of over a dozen states and the District of Columbia has filed lawsuits against TikTok, claiming the platform's algorithm and design features intentionally addict children, causing mental... ...

Instagram to Implement Teen Account Settings

George Washington University — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:05:24 EST

TikTok Ban Could Set Precedent for Social Media Free Speech and Privacy, Experts Say

Virginia Tech — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:05:01 EST

The clock is ticking for TikTok, and questions of freedom of speech and national security are on the line. This week, representatives for the popular video-sharing app are arguing in a federal appeals court for its ability to operate in the United States. A federal law, which goes into effect in January, would ban the app for U.

Expert Available: TikTok Heads to Court Over U.S. Ban

George Washington University — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:08 EST

Lawyers for the popular social media platform TikTok are headed to court today for a key hearing where they're intending to block an upcoming ban of the app in the United States. ...

Bed Rotting Tops TikTok Trends: Americans Embrace Viral Sleep Habits

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:57 EST

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that over one-third of Americans have experimented with one or more of this year's viral sleep trends, with Gen Z leading the charge.

Swiping Through Online Videos Increases Boresom, Study Find

American Psychological Association (APA) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST

Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied or engaged with the content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Expert Available: House GOP Divisions Stall Progress on Child Online Safety Bill

George Washington University — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:13 EST

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate to enhance online safety for children, is facing resistance in the House. ...

As election season heats up, so do scammers

Virginia Tech — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:05:46 EST

Money is key to any political campaign - in fact, it often makes or breaks candidates and defines their success. To get this money into the bank, voters are inundated with emails, texts, mailers, and phone calls asking for donations during campaign seasons.

How Spreading Misinformation Is Like a Nuclear Reaction

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:00 EST

In AIP Advances, researchers from Shandong Normal University develop a new type of rumor propagation model, taking inspiration from nuclear reactions. Their model can provide fresh insights on how online disinformation spreads and how to combat it.