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Search engines are amplifying misinformation

Search engines are amplifying misinformation

A study published in Nature last week has uncovered that using online search engines to vet conspiracies can actually compound the probability that someone will believe it. In November, UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay sounded the alarm on the intensification of misinformation and hate speech online, which she said poses...

Omegle shuts down after 14 years over sexual abuse controversy

Omegle shuts down after 14 years over sexual abuse controversy

The once-hyped social site is shuttering after years of controversy. Its death is a sign of the times.  Long before the advent of Instagram or TikTok, socialising online meant updating your Facebook status or booting up Omegle. Launched in 2009, the latter was unique in that it allowed users to engage in anonymous, one-on-one video or text chats with strangers no matter their age or location. While many teens dreamt of stumbling...

By Brighton, UK
UNESCO unveils action plan to regulate social media platforms

UNESCO unveils action plan to regulate social media platforms

According to a new survey, more than 85 per cent of people are worried about the impact of online disinformation and 87 per cent believe it has already harmed their country’s politics. On Monday, UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay sounded the alarm on the intensification of disinformation and hate speech online, which she said poses ‘major risks to social cohesion, peace, and stability.’ Her warning comes on the back of a UNESCO-commissioned...

By London, UK
UNESCO is planning a virtual museum of stolen artefacts

UNESCO is planning a virtual museum of stolen artefacts

The project aims to highlight Britain’s colonial history, and its ongoing impact on global communities.  The subject of imperialism has surrounded British museums since their inception, but the topic has gained particular momentum in recent years. Discussions of cultural heritage and restitution have started to drive tangible changes in the museum sector. From curatorial amendments to projects with indigenous communities, institutions are constantly working to grapple with their...

By Brighton, UK
Tinder rolls out new ‘SELECT’ feature for $499 USD a month

Tinder rolls out new ‘SELECT’ feature for $499 USD a month

The new premium tier will allow paying users to see the ‘most sought after profiles’, promises to boost their profile, and grants the ability to DM others even if they haven’t matched. Tinder is rolling out an exclusive and expensive new feature called ‘SELECT’. Operating as an invite-only subscription model, SELECT will allow users to be part of a VIP premium tier for the cool price of $499 USD a...

By Bristol, UK