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Investigations into future internet technologies have highlighted the significance of social media platforms as both vital information sources and conduits for the spread of propaganda and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. A novel approach to detecting propaganda in social media discussions has been proposed, utilizing a fine-tuned deep learning model
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A new study by the University of Malaya has uncovered the complex relationship between social media and Bitcoin adoption trends between 2015 and 2023. The research reveals that social media platforms have both fueled the growth of Bitcoin awareness and exacerbated challenges such as misinformation and impulsive behavior. The study&
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Nagpur Cyber Police has successfully launched Garuda Drushti, an advanced social media monitoring system, designed to combat misinformation, hate speech, and online threats. The tool was inaugurated by Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal and has been instrumental in reviewing 30,108 social media accounts, flagging 643 objectionable posts,
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As the debate over the safety of sunscreen continues to rage on social media, dermatologists are speaking out against the misinformation that's causing people to walk away from this essential skin protection. Dr. Sonya Cook, a Toronto-based dermatologist, warns that "there's a huge group of
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Social media platforms have become crucial spaces for discussing and sharing climate-related content, with millions of users engaging with climate information on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. However, a recent study from City University of London reveals an alarming trend: despite lower volumes of content linking to unreliable
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A recent study published in the Ieee Transactions On Computational Social Systems has introduced a deep-learning model to detect misinformation spreaders in social media, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of false news. The research, conducted by a team from National University, Argentina, emphasized that existing
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a civil investigative demand to non-profit watchdog Media Matters, seeking information about its potential coordination with other media watchdogs in orchestrating advertiser boycotts of Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The probe aims to determine if groups like
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Thailand's Ministry of Interior has refuted claims circulating on Chinese social media that possessing a 'white card', also known as an 'identification card for persons without registration status', automatically confers Thai citizenship and accompanying rights. The claims, which emerged on May 23, were deemed
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A study published in the Information Systems Journal has shed light on the impact of misinformation and partisanship on social media. Conducted by researchers from the University of Western Australia, the study analyzed the effects of misinformation from political elites and extreme partisan information from media outlets on engagement and
