Category: Social Media

What’s the Best 🏛️ Emoji? Getty Museum Curators Have Thoughts.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a series of recent social media posts, curators at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles are rating the best variations on art-adjacent emojis.
AI Slop Is Everywhere. Spotify, LinkedIn and Others Have Had Enough.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Spotify, LinkedIn and others are trying to dig out of a digital sewage heap full of low-quality content made with artificial intelligence.
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington

The New York Times – Business:
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
Diya Joukani, India’s ‘It’ Girl, Really Is That Cool

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Diya Joukani’s popular videos on social media documenting her daily life in Mumbai have earned her a reputation as “the cool girl from India.” She has parlayed it into her brand.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

The New York Times – Business:
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Will Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The democratic socialist is the front-runner to win the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Traffic to Trump’s Truth Social Falls Sharply This Summer

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s social media platform has had double-digit declines in visitors in June and July, according to estimates from a widely cited online tracking firm.
Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.
Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

The New York Times – Business:
Small produce stands and farmers’ markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.
Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions of how people with serious illnesses should look and live.
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Uplifts a Canadian Tire Bag

The New York Times – Business:
After the actor Hudson Williams was photographed carrying a plaid reusable shopping bag, priced under $2, the tote has become a viral fashion accessory.