Gen Z has a surprising opinion about AI influencers on social media, study finds

Compared to other generations, Zoomers are more open to brands using AI influencers rather than humans, a new study showed. Only 35% of Gen Z consumers considered authenticity in influencers to be a top trait they care about, according to Sprout Social’s 2024 Influencer Marketing Report. Meanwhile, about half of Millennials, Gen X and Baby … Read more

New York City’s watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD’s social media use – ABC News

New York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department has improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens ALBANY, N.Y. — New York City’s watchdog agency has launched an investigation into allegations that the city’s police department improperly … Read more

Social media is full of mental illness advice, but experts say think twice before using it to self-diagnose – here’s why | South China Morning Post

If you have an undetermined health problem, you see a doctor, who makes a diagnosis. At least that is how it used to be. Nowadays, in the age of social media, self-diagnosis – most notably of mental illnesses – has become common. Sometimes young people do not realise they may have a mental illness until … Read more

NYPD social media posts under probe from city investigator

Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More NYPD officers arrested pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses, while NYPD leaders criticized them on social media. Now, social media posts from … Read more

Social media and smartphones are bad for kids. Parents need help

But one of our persistent concerns is our kids’ smartphones. We justify their use by embracing their necessity. How else can we communicate about school pickups and sports practices? With that comes access to various minefields, from gaming to social media. As they go off to school and other activities, we wonder if they see … Read more

Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

On today’s podcast, we’ve invited four hospice and palliative care social media influencers (yes, that’s a thing!), all of whom focus their efforts on educating the general public about living and dying with a serious illness. Their work is pretty impressive in both reach (some of their posts are seen by millions of viewers) and … Read more

Social media: Abstinence can boost self-esteem – DW – 05/09/2024

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one’s body image. Online beauty ideals are most harmful to young women who try to achieve unhealthy body shapes. For many young people on social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, it’s hard to … Read more

The most dangerous encounter to avoid in social media | Fox News

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