Social Networks

I consider myself somewhere between a millennial and gen z-er when it comes to social media. Sure, I go on Instagram and post on Snapchat. But I have no desire to use TikTok, browse the Instagram Explore page (is it even still called that?), and I have notifications turned off for almost everything.  But one thing that always seems to get me is the Snapchat “Discover” section of Stories. Basically the Us Weekly of social media, Snapchat Discover is the ultimate place for just the most junk-filled, reality tv-esque, garbage type of media.  The section is essentially small rectangles you can click on that consist of an image and a headline, almost always discussing celebrity news. Each rectangle is from a different media company, usually one I already know, such as Daily Mail or Harper’s Bazaar. But some also seem to be from companies whose entire content production are these mini rectangles for Snapchat, which is a whole other topic of discussion. If you click on one of these rectangles, it’ll open up to a full-screen page that’s either a full-length article or video explanation from someone. (“Someone” being an employee of the company the rectangle is from.) Let me…

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Yeung Man Cooking, the plant-based recipe channel of Amherstburg's Wil Yeung, recently surpassed 500,000 subscribers and has more than 26 million total views. Author of the article: Dalson Chen Wil Yeung of Amherstburg in his kitchen where he shoots content for his YouTube channel Yeung Man Cooking. Photographed Sept. 30, 2021. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star Article content How does Amherstburg resident Wil Yeung explain the popularity of Yeung Man Cooking — the YouTube channel he runs with his wife dedicated to plant-based recipes? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “I have absolutely no idea,” says Yeung with a laugh. “I always say, I’m just a random dude on YouTube… I get so many amazing comments. It’s very humbling.” The channel — which shows Yeung preparing vegan-friendly versions of Asian-themed dishes — recently surpassed 500,000 subscribers, and has accumulated more than 26 million total views since 2014. But Yeung points out that the channel’s viewership has seen the majority of its growth in the past two years. “Most people give up pretty soon on their YouTube project,” Yeung says. “We were…

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – YouTube is now cracking down on all claims that vaccines are dangerous or cause health issues, like cancer, infertility or autism.Dr. Jeanine Guidry from Virginia Commonwealth University studies the influence of media on public health.  She said even the best-intentioned people can be swayed by false claims.READ MORE: Venetian Causeway Closed For At Least 48 Hours As Crews Repair Wastewater Main Break“If that information is less available, it’s less likely they’re going to encounter it. And that, that matters because ultimately, it’s going to protect people,” Dr. Guidry said.Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets have been trying to flag or remove misinformation. But tech experts say it’s an uphill battle.“The tech industry is trying to come up with answers, including using computer programs, mixed with humans to moderate this stuff. And they are woefully behind what’s actually happening on their platforms, at all times,” said Ian Sherr, CNET News editor-at-large.READ MORE: Family & Friends Hold Another Vigil For Miya Marcano Outside Her Orlando ApartmentHe adds, “It’s impossible to monitor all this stuff. I mean, that’s just the reality of it.”Health experts say spreading scientific data may be the best antidote.“Because there’s two sides of this. There’s…

By Sheila Dang(Reuters) - Major social media stars including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Charli D'Amelio are among celebrities whose Instagram followers experience more negative feelings about their self-image, according to internal Facebook research revealed by the Wall Street Journal this week, raising questions about the impact of celebrity culture online.The Journal released the leaked research slide decks on Wednesday, which served as the basis of articles it published earlier this month saying that Facebook knew its apps harmed the mental health of some teenage girls and young users.The research, titled "Social comparison on Instagram," surveyed 100,000 people in March and April 2020 in nine countries, including the United States, Australia and Brazil.Facebook spokesperson Kevin McAlister said the survey respondents were not asked to name specific accounts, but researchers found the celebrity accounts were "some of the most frequently seen accounts for people who told us they experienced either higher or lower levels of negative social comparison on Instagram," based on the company's internal data.He noted the findings made sense because the celebrities listed have more than 30 million followers each.Facebook researchers did not study whether users' exposure to those celebrity accounts led to negative feelings about themselves.Singer Ariana Grande…

The Instagram application is seen on a phone screen August 3, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/File PhotoSept 30 (Reuters) - Major social media stars including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Charli D'Amelio are among celebrities whose Instagram followers experience more negative feelings about their self-image, according to internal Facebook (FB.O) research revealed by the Wall Street Journal this week, raising questions about the impact of celebrity culture online.The Journal released the leaked research slide decks on Wednesday, which served as the basis of articles it published earlier this month saying that Facebook knew its apps harmed the mental health of some teenage girls and young users.The research, titled "Social comparison on Instagram," surveyed 100,000 people in March and April 2020 in nine countries, including the United States, Australia and Brazil.Facebook spokesperson Kevin McAlister said the survey respondents were not asked to name specific accounts, but researchers found the celebrity accounts were "some of the most frequently seen accounts for people who told us they experienced either higher or lower levels of negative social comparison on Instagram," based on the company's internal data.He noted the findings made sense because the celebrities listed have more than 30 million followers each.Facebook researchers did not study…

September 30, 2021 at 6:31 pm SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Rancho Cordova man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. Tyler Shayne Nelson, 28, will also be under supervised release for the remainder of his life after he is released. A search warrant was served at Nelson’s home in June 2018 after investigators received a tip regarding child pornography trading, according to acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Nelson had admitted to talking with underage girls on apps like Snapchat and Kik. He pleaded guilty on May 27, 2021, and admitted he had requested explicit photos from a 12-year-old girl.

WASHINGTON — Senators fired a barrage of criticism Thursday at a Facebook executive over the social-networking giant’s handling of internal research on how its Instagram photo-sharing platform can harm teens. The lawmakers accused Facebook of concealing the negative findings about Instagram and demanded a commitment from the company to make changes. During testimony before a Senate Commerce subcommittee, Antigone Davis, Facebook’s head of global safety, defended Instagram’s efforts to protect young people using its platform. She disputed the way a recent newspaper story describes what the research shows. “We care deeply about the safety and security of the people on our platform,” Davis said. “We take the issue very seriously. … We have put in place multiple protections to create safe and age-appropriate experiences for people between the ages of 13 and 17.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., the subcommittee chairman, wasn’t convinced. “I don’t understand how you can deny that Instagram is exploiting young users for its own profit,” he told Davis. The panel is examining Facebook’s use of information from its own researchers that could indicate potential harm for some of its young users,  » Read More

It’s About Time Those eight months of rejections and silence from prospective employers taught me an important lesson:  Building a network takes time. According to staffing expert and Senior Recruiter, Zachary Plotkin, LION, “The process will take time, be patient, and don’t jump for the sake of jumping,” . Plotkin continued, “Networking and marketability are of the utmost importance and these things take time to learn and nurture.” I had discovered while job hunting that building a network via LinkedIn (or any other professional online platform) was the most effective way to learn about the industry in which you want to dive, but it is also effective in establishing connections. However, according to former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Agent David Griesbach, there are pitfalls that prospective employees, no matter their background or current industry, should avoid while networking online. “Please don’t bombard strangers on LinkedIn with your resume and just assume someone will correspond with you. Finesse your approach, ask an appropriate, industry-related question or solicit a piece of advice from a networking group on the platform.” Working in the Risk and Compliance field, we understand there are dangers in blindly accepting…

by: Nicole Napuunoa Posted: Sep 30, 2021 / 12:26 PM HST / Updated: Sep 30, 2021 / 12:33 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new documentary checks in with the “Cliff Dwellers of Kaua’i…and the people who hang with them,” which documents botanists who regularly hang off cliffs to search for endangered native plants. Hawaii is home to 250 native plants that are close to extinction. This documentary highlights the climbers who find those plants and collect seeds to deposit into seed banks. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8 Adam Williams, a botanist with the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), and Scott Heintzman with the state’s Plant Extinction Prevention Program (PEPP) use a variety of technology to find target plants. From there they plan their descent toward the spot where they can take cuttings and seeds. Also featured in the program are other teams within PEPP that out-plant varieties that have been successfully propagated from collected seeds. One of PEPP’s success stories is restoring the number of plants of a species that was down to just three individuals to 75 new plants. Check out what’s going on around Hawaii…

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for September 30, 2021. It’s the last day of the third quarter! Yes, that means earnings season is coming, along with a whole bunch of venture capital data — more on that in a moment — but more importantly, how the heck is it Q4? Already? From the TechCrunch side of things, cheap tickets to our Sessions: SaaS event are going away in short order. So, snap ‘em up if you are coming. I’m hosting and even doing a panel or two. See you there! – Alex The TechCrunch Top 3 Facebook spins own research: The only way to get Facebook to release data and research concerning its own platform that hasn’t been filtered through its PR leviathan is to have it leak. Then Facebook may release it,  » Read More