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The new Australian Internet Observatory will shed crucial light on the inner workings of social media platforms.
German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt’s masterwork foresaw the self-obsessed consumerist world that technology was creating.
The involvement of AI in the huge organisational beast that is the Olympics was inevitable, but how exactly is it being used, and what does it mean for the future of the Games?
‘Underconsumption core’ is a trend that challenges overconsumption by encouraging people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly need.
The model and mother of three makes meals entirely from scratch on TikTok – with some labelling her content as ‘rage bait’.
Canadians have been engaging less with news on Facebook since Meta’s decision to block journalistic content on some of its platforms.
As AI becomes ever more prevalent, it’s being used more frequently in political advertising. But there needs to be tighter regulations and safeguards around it so people know what they’re looking at.
The genius TikTok account for the Paralympics draws on the comedic beauty of disabled bodies. It is a relief to see a promotion of the Paralympics that avoids the usual stereotypes.
Even though social media is free to use, research found many US university students would pay to quit it – especially TikTok – if they could beat their fear of missing out.
If you rely solely on mental power to achieve your goals, you will not succeed.
Regulators in China are scouring social media platforms and censoring those deemed to be engaged in morally corrupt behavior.
A new documentary pokes fun at the regime and it’s leader, but are there risks to laughing at North Korea?
It is impossible for politicians to use TikTok for necessary, nuanced discussion around important policy proposals.
In a statement on Wednesday the commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, said she had decided to discontinue the federal court proceedings and instead welcomed the opportunity for an independent review.
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
When you sample speech and put it on a loop, we stop paying attention to the meaning of the words. We start paying attention to the sound, the rhythm and the melody. We hear speech as music.
The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle?
TikTok has become an integral part of social media culture in Kenya, offering a space for creativity, entertainment and community interaction.
The far-right Alternative for Germany is courting the youth vote on TikTok with great success, ahead of the elections in June.
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Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Georgia
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, Griffith University
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Lecturer, Learning & Teaching Innovation, Flinders University
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Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Professor of Internet Studies & Director of Influencer Ethnography Research Lab, Curtin University
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Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute; Oklahoma State University
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Digital Communication, Director of QUT Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor, Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Leeds
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University