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Canadian PM Mark Carney targeted by viral deepfakes on social media

In the latest round of deepfakes targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney since the Canadian election, the PM is allegedly announcing new auto regulations in Canada, leading some social media users to draw…

6 days ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

How does social media cause stress?

Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp — constant notifications distract the brain, leading to stress and exhaustion.…

4 weeks ago

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Should kids be banned from social media?

Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence, and are biased by financial backing, a new study shows. What can you do to protect yourself against misinformation?…

3 months ago

Science & Tech

Bereaved US mother sues social media firms over dangerous trend of ‘subway surfing’

Young people in New York City are climbing on top of trains for thrills. The dangerous phenomenon, known as subway surfing, has been around for decades but is seeing a revival that…

3 months ago

World

Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media

Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize "intentional" spreading of misinformation with jail terms of up to three years. Journalists and opposition figures argue the law could be used to tamp down dissent.…

4 months ago

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Understanding social media changes and how to protect children

Many of the social media platforms used by our children and young people are undergoing big changes. Last week, Meta announced it will no longer have fact-checkers for Facebook and Instagram in…

4 months ago

Science & Tech

Pakistan’s social media influencers seek to gain followers by owning big cats

In Pakistan, having a pet lion or tiger is becoming increasingly trendy. Rich businessmen, industrialists and landowners already have their own zoos. More recently, social media influencers have adopted the trend and…

4 months ago

World

HMPV virus speculations infect social media

The surge in cases of the flu-like HMPV virus in northern China has raised fears of another Covid-style pandemic. Users on social media are spreading alarmist claims such as fake lockdown announcements,…

4 months ago

World

‘Cosying up to Donald Trump’: Zuckerberg ditches fact-checking on social media

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to kill fact-checking on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram sparks outrage but also support. Donald Trump continues to roil – and worry – Europe over his threat to take over…

4 months ago

Science & Tech

How misogynists take over social media

Women haters are becoming more and more popular on social media platforms worldwide. Why do platforms such as TikTok promote their misogynistic content?…

9 months ago

Science & Tech

Should kids be banned from Social Media?

Social media can have negative effects on children – so a ban is being discussed on different levels. Will this protect kids or is it over the top?…

10 months ago

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