A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Category: Social Media
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Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content
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The Mic Is On. So Is Live Auto-Tune.
The New York Times – Music:As audiences demand perfection from live performances, pitch correction technology has become an increasingly common way for singers to deliver.
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Dear A.I. Companies: This Is Why America Hates You (and What You Can Do About It)
The New York Times – On the Runway:We won’t get fooled again.
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60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
The New York Times – On the Runway:With an assist from A.I., President Trump offers a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.
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How Madison Humphrey Makes Her Elaborate Wedding Parodies
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Madison Humphrey, a TikTok creator known for her elaborate parody videos, is ready to take over a McDonald’s or find Jet Skis at a moment’s notice.
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Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark
The New York Times – Business:The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.
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His Parties Fill a Tall Order
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Tyler Bergantino, who is 6-foot-9, created the Tall Tour event series, celebrating people’s exceptional height in a world that doesn’t always allow the legroom.
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He Was a Top Lawn Care Influencer on YouTube. Then Everything Went Haywire.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Many people think Greg Chism is a freak — or worse. He says he was just following the incentives of the platform.
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India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Are Fighting Back
The New York Times – On the Runway:Inside India’s viral political movement.
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40,000 Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Are Stolen in California
The New York Times – Business:The company responded to the theft by setting a deadline for the return of the product. “P.S., this is real and we are deadly serious,” it said on social media.
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Thievery or Innovation? The Music Industry Grapples With A.I.
The New York Times – Business:Some labels have sued A.I. music generators like Suno. Others have partnered with them. At least one has done both.
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As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts
The New York Times – On the Runway:Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.