Personal choice is an important cause of information cocoon.
Introduction People are submerged in a sea of digital information thanks to the development of digital communication technology, and they are unduly reliant on their…
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Regulation Down Under: The Role of Domestic Watchdogs in Content Moderation
Facebook is one tech giant who has come under increasing pressure from domestic regulators. “Facebook” by chriscorneschi is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Whilst digital giants are somewhat…
What does the sharing economy bring to the traditional economy?
“We can accomplish more by sharing” by opensourceway is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. What does the sharing economy bring to the traditional economy? Introduction In the past…
Vetting techniques and public participation: addressing the challenges of manipulation, discrimination and bias in online content vetting
The ideals of ‘open’ and ‘free’ platforms that resonate with democratic and utopian principles are fallacious; platforms must somehow manage content (Gillespie, 2018). Introduction This…
The Commercialisation of TikTok: Why is TikTok Advertisement So Successful?
“Tiktok” by TheBetterDay is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. If you’ve used TikTok for a while you must have been through something like this: you…
A Digital Labyrinth: The Media, Platforms & Content Moderation
Foundations of the Web The founding imaginaries of the internet were that of transdisciplinary collaboration, freedom of expression, openness and connectedness that was able to…
Internet algorithms have led to the emergence of information cocoons or filter bubbles: The older adults’ needs that are ignored by the public behind the algorithm.
Introduction In the era of short videos, data algorithms play a crucial role in tailoring content delivery to diverse groups of individuals. Taking the short…
The Evolution of the Silicon Valley ‘Bro’ and Can It Change?
SID: 520461277 The Evolution of the Silicon Valley ‘Bro’ and Can It Change? by Flynn Thompsett is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal Introduction The Silicon Valley ‘Bro’ has experienced…
Balancing Digital Discourse: The Evolution and Impact of Facebook’s Oversight Board
“facebook” by stockcatalog is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Introduction: In an era where digital platforms hold significant influence over public discourse, the way these platforms are regulated…
Deep Dive into Content Moderation: A Critical Analysis of Associated Risks and the Path Forwards
Content moderation on social media refers to the processes that companies undertake to define controversial content and keep their platform clear from it; Gerrard (2018)…