The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws […]
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The science of complexity – Expert Q&A
International researchers specialising in complex systems like disease spread, creativity, and AI ethics are visiting New Zealand. The Capital City […]
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The impact of Meta’s algorithms during the 2020 US election – Expert Reaction
US researchers worked with Meta to analyse how the social media company’s algorithms influenced what people saw and believed during […]
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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Bracing for novel coronavirus on NZ shores – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]
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Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are hosting a summit in Paris on May 15 (local time) with […]
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Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News
Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]
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Twitter ‘bots’ spreading misinformation – Expert Reaction
Twitter bots play an enormous role in spreading misinformation, according to a study conducted during the 2016 US presidential election […]
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Science and social media make comfortable bedfellows according to the inaugural SMC Social Media Snapshot, which examines use of social […]
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Scientists keen to work with the media now have an online resource to help prepare for interviews, handle contentious issues […]
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