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To advance human rights, stronger social media governance is key
This week I joined 19 other leaders from civil society, academia and the media around the world as a member of the new Oversight Board for Facebook and Instagram. This is an independent body that will make binding decisions on whether certain content on Facebook and Instagram
How to prepare for COVID-19 as a social media manager
WGBH’s Forum Network livestreamed a community conversation on coronavirus Sunday from Boston’s Museum of Science. The stream was made available via Facebook, YouTube and Twitch for those uncomfortable with attending in person. When it comes to public health crises, social media is at the front lines of
Bosses tell social media celebrities: TikTok on your own time
SparksandTarts, second left, have their bosses’ blessing for their break dancing, other TikTokers may not be so lucky. Photograph: TikTok They are some of the most popular videos on the shortform video-sharing app TikTok – clips of uniformed employees, from builders to nurses to supermarket staff, dancing and goofing
Should Social Media Platforms Be Regulated?
Yes, they should be. The more difficult question is how to do this effectively while differentiating between their various forms. Concerns about the public regulation of social media platforms emerged after the 2016 presidential elections in the U.S. and the U.K. with the Brexit referendum, and have been
Are Condolences Really Best Shared On Social Media
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 2015 GETTY IMAGES Within hours – if not sooner – of the announcement of the death of former NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, who along with his 13-year-old daughter was killed in a tragic
The Army’s Investigative Unit Wants Social Media Exploitation Services
The Army’s Criminal Investigation Command conducts extensive probes into threats against the military branch and its personnel. This week, insiders unveiled their intent to glean new mission-relevant evidence through the forensic analysis of social media posts. According to a solicitation published Thursday, CID aims to acquire access to “social
Super Bowl Ads Continue To Score On Social Media
Mr. Peanut, the anthropomorphic peanut known for his top hat, monocle and cane, tragically died this week at age 104. This was of course part of an ad campaign from Planters, the American snack-food company and division of Kraft Foods. In the spot, which was produced by
Agencies may need court order to trace social media messages
Bengaluru | New Delhi: The upcoming regulations to monitor social media content will require law enforcement agencies to obtain a court order before they can direct internet platforms to trace messages back to the originator, according to two government officials aware of the draft rules. The new
You may have to verify your identity on social platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
Users of popular social media platforms will soon have to verify their online identity. These include apps like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and even WhatsApp. Such apps and websites will also have to develop an identity verification mechanism. The IT ministry is currently working on new social media guidelines. The new
4 Questions to Boost Your Social Media Marketing
Companies of all sizes today are looking to improve the effectiveness of their social media marketing — and with good reason: Digital platforms are constantly innovating the way that brands are discovered, shared and experienced. The data speaks for itself: The number of worldwide social network users