Category: Social Media

The Changing Online Language of Hearts

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.
Wanted: Interns Who Can Make TikTok Hits

The New York Times – Business:
The hot new internship for college students is creating TikTok content for brands hawking jewelry, ice cream, sunflower seeds and more.
Why Are You Seeing So Many Bad Digital Ads Now?

The New York Times – Business:
Scrolling past ads has rarely been enjoyable. But in recent months, people say the experience seems so much worse.
Lil Uzi Vert Gave the Eagles the Soundtrack to Their Season

The New York Times – Sports:
Eagles players ran out onto the field to the Philadelphia rapper’s “Just Wanna Rock,” and they regularly celebrate with the song’s viral dance.
A Guide to Modern Dating Terms

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The way we talk about relationships has drastically changed in recent years. Here is a glossary of some of the most popular words and phrases you should know.
Jill Biden Is Ready to Cheer on the Eagles at the Super Bowl

The New York Times – Sports:
The first lady, who frequently wears Philly team jerseys on game days, is planning to attend the Super Bowl.
Floodgates Open for Beer Ads During Super Bowl

The New York Times – Business:
For the first time in decades, Anheuser-Busch won’t be the only alcohol brand running national ads during the game.
These Big Red Objects From MSCHF Claim to Be Boots

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A New York collective known for smart-alecky drops has once again captured the internet’s imagination, this time with oversize red boots that look to be pried straight off Astro Boy’s feet.
Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The New York Times – Business:
The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.
Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head

The New York Times – Business:
The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.
Twitter Glitches Pile Up as Key Features Fail

The New York Times – Business:
Many users said they could not post tweets or message one another on Wednesday as the #TwitterDown hashtag began trending.
Disinformation Researchers Raise Alarms About A.I. Chatbots

The New York Times – Business:
Researchers used ChatGPT to produce clean, convincing text that repeated conspiracy theories and misleading narratives.