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New Research Exposes the Narcissistic Traits and Fragile Egos of Online Trolls

Tim McMillan·September 2, 2024

New research reveals the psychological traits of "online trolls," show the majority are narcissists with low self-esteem.

Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? Why U.S. Lawmakers Are Pushing to Ban the Popular Social Media App

Tim McMillan·April 23, 2024

Is the popular TikTok app really a Trojan horse for Chinese surveillance? Here's why U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok amid espionage fears.

Misinformation and Disinformation the Biggest Short-Term Threat to Global Stability, Warns Latest Davos Report

Tim McMillan·January 16, 2024

WEF's 2024 Global Threats Report identifies misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk, highlighting urgent need for action.

Israel-Hamas War: These Are the Israeli-Palestinian Advocacy Groups Bringing Peacebuilding to Social Media

Chrissy Newton and Marie Nicola·October 19, 2023

Mediation-oriented groups and non-profits are leading by example and urging fellow Israelis and Palestinians to come together and find a mutual solution to end the war.

Can You Tell the Difference? Unsettling Study Reveals AI’s Aptitude For Producing Disinformation

Tim McMillan·July 25, 2023

New study explores how AI text generators impact information perception and whether people can tell AI-generated truth from disinformation.

Threads Picks Up Millions of Users Within Hours of Launch as Meta’s New Alternative to Twitter

Micah Hanks·July 6, 2023

In the latest blow dealt in a battle between social media giants, Meta Platforms officially launched its new Threads app on Wednesday, amassing millions of followers within just a few hours.

Disinformation, Covert Influence, and Cyber-Espionage Still a Major Problem on Social Media, Latest Meta Report Reveals

Tim McMillan·May 8, 2023

Meta's Adversarial Threats Report offers the latest insights on how bad actors are using social media for malicious activities.

What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?

Christopher Plain·June 20, 2022

A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.

As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system

Windy Weather Brings Social Media Users Together: A New Tornado Warning System

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 5, 2022

As experts predict more extreme weather due to climate change, social media is proving to be an effective warning system.

A new study shows that social media and mental health may be bigger discussion topics when it comes to young people

Social Media is Impacting Young People’s Mental Health, New Research Shows

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 27, 2022

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz shows just how problematic social media can be, especially in terms of the impact it can have on children's mental health.