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UK government sets new priorities to improve online safety for children and users

The UK Government is to prioritise online safety, hoping to improve the digital experience for all users, especially children, whilst also examining the wider effects of social media on the younger generation.

Animal welfare: Understanding why Orcas are sinking boats

The orcas who have sunk seven boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal within four years have captured the public’s attention — but for all the wrong reasons. So why are Orcas sinking boats, and why is changing the narrative important?.

Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Dr Hamed Taherdoost, Associate Professor and Chair of Research and Scholarly Activities Committee at University Canada West, explains the impact of interactive digital media platforms on the lives of many Canadians today.

Media ideology shapes public perception of artificial intelligence

Virginia Tech researchers delve into how media ideology influences media sentiment on AI, impacting public opinion and potentially shaping future policy discussions.

Social media through the decades: Study on nostalgia and memories

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, a decade-long study by the University of Gothenburg and University West delves into the profound impact of nostalgia and memories on the online experiences of eleven active users.

Empathy on TikTok: Farmers and climate change

Farmers, traditionally focused on agriculture, are finding a unique way to engage in conversations about climate change through TikTok.

Concerns rise about overuse of social media as kids return to school

As students prepare to re-enter school, two prominent concerns loom larger in parents' minds: the pervasive influence of overuse of social media and the internet on their children.

Social media platform X sues nonprofit fighting hate speech

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, alleging false claims and data scraping.

What is needed for enterprise communications

In this opinion piece, Charles Stephenson, Divisional Director from YUDU Sentinel, explores the way ahead when it comes to enterprise communications.

German tabloid implements AI job cuts in shift to digital only future

Germany's largest daily newspaper, Bild, has announced plans to implement AI job cuts as it prepares for a digital-only future

Should the national curriculum include teaching social media in schools?

Social media entrepreneur Ryan Williams advocates for teaching social media in schools to inform young people of both the risks and opportunities presented by online platforms.

Confronting AI and Journalism: How to restore trust in journalism in the face of AI?

Making it harder to differentiate between real journalism and fake news, how will the relationship between AI and Journalism affect the ways we consume information?

Improving local government social media strategy

While many UK local authorities have a presence on Facebook and Twitter, improving local government social media strategy is vital to boost user engagement.

Using social media to track internal displacement in Ukraine

What happened to the displaced and vulnerable populations who remained inside Ukraine after the war? Researchers look to social media to track displacement in Ukraine.

New approaches to mental health in schools gain traction

To truly improve mental health in schools and the well-being of students, educators and families, there is no substitute for human connection.

Stronger cybersecurity policies ban TikTok on government devices

A UK Parliament TikTok account has brought up the discussion of heavier cybersecurity policies, given the possibility of data being passed to the Chinese state.

How can education utilise technology to prevent the ‘goldfish effect’?

The goldfish effect is causing an alarming shortening of the human attention span; what can the education sector do to combat it?

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