Social Media
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
By The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk's X blinks in standoff with Brazil
Speed Read Brazil may allow X to resume operations in the country, as Musk's company agrees to comply with court demand
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Beast' of a lawsuit: YouTube star and Amazon sued by contestants over abuse claims
The Explainer Can the breakout YouTube star weather a growing scandal engulfing his forthcoming reality TV competition?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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French prosecutors charge Telegram's Durov
Speed Read Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces preliminary charges in France for permitting crime on his messaging app
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How does Telegram work and why is it controversial?
The Explainer The messaging platform has long been criticised for its soft approach to moderation, with claims this facilitates criminal content
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Rawdogging flights: as bad an idea as it sounds?
Talking Point Viral trend of travelling without entertainment, food or movement could offer mental respite and challenge, but risks boredom, dehydration and deep-vein thrombosis
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Gen Z is embracing underconsumption
under the radar Less is more
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Threads turns one: where does the Twitter rival stand?
In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Should social media carry health warnings?
Podcast Plus, French's footballers wade into politics, and the rise of news avoidance
By The Week Staff Published
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Social media could come with a warning label
Talking Points Do Facebook and TikTok need the notifications that come on cigarettes?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Looksmaxxing: the TikTok cosmetic trend reshaping faces
In the Spotlight Boys and young men want to 'maximise their looks' as incel subculture explodes into mainstream social media content
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Does 'slacktivism' work?
In the Spotlight 'All eyes on Rafah' image is the latest in a series of viral social media causes but their impact is unclear
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The UK's first TikTok election
The Explainer Labour and Conservatives launch on the video-sharing app deemed so valuable by US Democrats in reaching young voters
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Stay-at-home girlfriends: why Gen Z are rejecting 'girlboss' culture
In the Spotlight 'Soft girl' trend reflects disillusionment with the corporate ladder but has 'huge financial risks'
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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