Tag: Social Media
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Slow-Down, Chickens Crossing: Drivers Yield as Hen and Chicks Safely Cross Singapore Road
A serendipitous road scene in Singapore On a routine morning along Upper Thomson Road, an ordinarily busy stretch of Singapore’s traffic network paused for an unexpected reason. A mother hen, followed by five chicks, embarked on a careful crossing of the road. The sight prompted a rare moment of collective patient behavior among motorists, who…
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Amelia: The AI-Generated British Schoolgirl Stoking Far-Right Fervor Online
Introduction: A Controversial Digital Persona In a landscape crowded with memes, deepfakes, and rapidly evolving online identities, a particularly controversial figure has drawn attention across niche feeds and algorithmic recommendations: Amelia, an AI-generated British schoolgirl who has become a far-right social media star. Purportedly a purple-haired goth with a tiny Union Jack flag, Amelia’s online…
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Amelia: The AI-Generated British Schoolgirl Stirring Far-Right Discourse Online
Introduction: An online anomaly that unsettles researchers Across niche feeds and algorithmic recommendation systems, a curious phenomenon has emerged: an AI-generated figure known as Amelia, a purple-haired British schoolgirl who presents as a bold, goth-styled persona. Described by some observers as a far-right social media star, Amelia’s rise is less about a single post or…
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TikTok’s US Venture Expands Location Data Policy: What It Means for Users
Overview: A Privacy Policy Shift in a Major US Venture Reports indicate that TikTok’s new US-based joint venture has updated its privacy policy to broaden the types of location data it can collect from American users. The move comes after a deal-related milestone with investors and is part of a wider set of changes designed…
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Malaysian Woman’s Final Note Accuses Father and Stepmother of Abuse Before Cancer Death
Overview A Malaysian woman, 22-year-old Wang Qiuyue, died from cancer on Sunday, January 18. In a message later shared on Facebook, she purportedly described years of abuse by her father and stepmother. The post has sparked discussions about domestic abuse, the role of social media in personal disclosures, and the resilience of young people facing…
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Here’s How Meta’s New Privacy Trial Changes Your Instagram Profile Visibility
What’s changing and why it matters Meta’s latest privacy-focused trial on Instagram appears to subtly adjust how a user’s profile is displayed to others. While the company hasn’t rolled out a global update, early observers report a shift in what is visible on a profile page, and in some cases how engagement metrics are interpreted…
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Here’s How Meta’s New Privacy Trial Changes Your Profile Visibility
What the Privacy Trial Is About Meta is quietly piloting a privacy-focused change on Instagram that could alter how visible a user’s profile appears to others. While the feature is in the early testing phase, early observers report adjustments to what others see when they visit a profile, including how much activity and popularity is…
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Instagram Tests a New Definition of Friends: Mutual Followers Take Center Stage
Instagram Reframes the Meaning of a ‘Friend’ on Its Platform Instagram has long defined social circles by a simple metric: who you follow and who follows you back. In a new test, the company is shifting that framework by elevating a mutual connection—people who follow each other—as the defining criterion for what it considers a…
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Garda Westmeath Appeals for Help Reuniting Lost Items with Owners
Community Outreach: Garda Westmeath Hopes for a Helping Hand In a move that highlights the close ties between local policing and the communities they serve, An Garda Síochána Westmeath has turned to social media to reunite residents with lost belongings. The force posted a request on Facebook, inviting anyone with information or even the owners…
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Westmeath Gardaí Reunite Lost Items: Help Needed
Introduction: Police Appeal Goes Social Westmeath’s An Garda Síochána has turned to social media in a bid to reunite residents with misplaced belongings. A post on Facebook from the Westmeath Gardaí team describes a thoughtful collection of items found in the community and asks for public help in returning them to their rightful owners. The…