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In Controversial Study, Facebook Investigates Networks of Emotions

CTOvision

A recent political opinion study conducted by the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology found that altering individual news feeds has the potential to influence political opinions vis-à-vis election candidates – and could ultimately influence the outcomes of elections themselves.

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PNAS Editor Acknowledges Controversy of Facebook Study

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Although users technically give Facebook permission to conduct such experiments by agreeing to Terms of Use, many have criticized Facebook for the extent to which the social network manipulated its participants – without informing users or obtaining explicit consent. By Shannon Perry.

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Socialization on the verge of Web 3.0: Social computing

Dataconomy

Social computing is a branch of computer science that studies how people interact with computers and computational systems. Computing is inherently a social activity. Networks connect people for research, education, commerce, and entertainment.

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How Social Learning Features Can Revolutionize Online Education

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The term “social learning” was first coined by Albert Bandura, a Canadian–American psychologist and professor of psychology at Stanford University. ” His social learning theory focuses on four elements, which could be applied in the context of learning within organizations and institutions. What are Social Learning Features?

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7 safety rules in social networks

Galido

Now, in the era of the Internet, it’s hard to imagine a person who does not use at least one of the social networks. Social networks are used by everyone – both young and old. When registering your account on social networks, try to come up with the most complicated password.

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Study shows how pandemic decreased income diversity of urban encounters, even after lockdowns

GeekWire

(GeekWire File Photo / Kurt Schlosser) There were many fallouts from the COVID-19 pandemic, but one that is rarely discussed is its effect on diverse encounters and social mixing in our cities. But this study shows these behavioral changes persisted long after the lockdowns ended and other restrictions were removed.

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Dialog Axiata boosts customer experience with data-driven network upgrade

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As the pandemic brought significant changes to customer behavior and restrictions on traveling, Dialog Axiata used predictive analytics and a data-driven approach to prioritize network upgrades. ” The pandemic saw people suddenly working, studying, and socializing online like never before.

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