Social Media
This algorithm can spot depression based on your Instagram posts
Our social media posts signal more about us than we realize, including when we need help.
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Social Media
The power of political persuasion is online
The sharing of political opinion on social media is now ubiquitous. But what does it mean for democracy?
Cybersecurity
Facebook is fighting identity theft in India, to stop people stealing your profile picture
Facebook is protecting people in India from social media identity theft.
Social Media
When it comes to kids and social media, it’s not all bad news
While we often hear about the negative impact social media has on children, it is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Children use it in a wide variety of ways – some of which are adding va...
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
One bot dish: this AI turns your photos into recipes
Given a still image of a dish filled with food, CSAIL team's deep-learning algorithm recommends ingredients and recipes.
Social Media
There are 4 types of Facebook user. Which one are you?
Researchers have found that there are only four types of Facebook users.
Middle East and North Africa
Navigating the Middle East’s perfect storm
The current combination of adversity and initiative will bring about much-needed transformation to the region.
Social Media
Facebook is planning to build its own town
Facebook has unveiled plans for a housing and retail development across the street from its headquarters.
Human implications of digital media
Why you should put down your phone and learn to be bored instead
The scientific link between boredom and creativity.
Social Media
Why you shouldn't send follow-up emails when you need an answer
Avery Blank shares five ways to follow up without saying “I’m following up”:
Social Media
Why having more connections on social media could make you a happier person
New research finds that people with the most connections on social media are also happier.
Future of Information and Entertainment
Fighting the rise of fake news means taking another look at your phone. This is why
Users must be aware that a large amount of the news media they consume, could be fake.
Social Media
Democracy is under threat from bots. This is why
New research looks at the use of automated accounts in political campaigning and the impact they're having on democracy.
Social Media
Warning: potential employers are looking at your social media profiles
Users should be increasingly cautious about what they post on social media - even students - as insitutions and employers look on.
Social Innovation
Why chasing happiness could be having the opposite effect
New research suggests that, social pressure to feel happy can actually have the opposite effect and might contribute to the prevalence of depression.