Study Shows Surge in Vaccine Negativity on Twitter Following Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines
Recent research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain, highlighted a concerning surge in negativity towards vaccines on Twitter following the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. The study emphasized the correlation between spikes in negative tweets and announcements from government and health authorities about vaccination efforts, underscoring the need for a revised approach in addressing vaccine skepticism. Lead researcher Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez-Nava from Stanford University School of Medicine stressed the vital role vaccines play in disease prevention and public health, expressing concerns over the rising opposition to vaccines and the re-emergence of diseases like measles. Efforts to combat misinformation and promote vaccine acceptance are crucial in safeguarding public health, as highlighted by the study’s analysis of over half a million tweets with the hashtag ‘vaccine’ from 2018 to 2022.
Brazil Considers Social Media Regulation After Clash with Elon Musk
Brazil considers regulating social media after clash with Elon Musk, reflecting global scrutiny of tech giants. Debate highlights challenges of misinformation, privacy, and hate speech. Potential regulations may address user privacy, misinformation, and hate speech. Global conversation on social media governance likely to intensify as countries grapple with regulatory complexities.
Elon Musk’s X Grants Blue Ticks for Free, Sparking Controversy
Elon Musk, CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, has made a significant reversal in the platform’s policy by granting blue ticks to its most-followed users for free. This decision has sparked dismay and embarrassment among some beneficiaries. The move has stirred controversy and raised questions about the value and exclusivity of the blue tick, previously associated with verified identity.
Yale Biophysics Department Embraces Chaos from Twitter Misidentification
Yale’s biophysics department’s Twitter account, @YaleMBB, has been mistakenly identified as the men’s basketball program’s account, leading to a mix-up on social media. Despite the confusion, the department has embraced the situation with good humor and remains supportive of the Bulldogs’ success in the NCAA tournament, adding an entertaining twist to the ongoing March Madness frenzy.
Social Media Platform X Rolls Out New Calling Feature, Revealing User Locations
Strangers can now see the locations of users on X after the social media platform rolled out a new calling feature. Concerns have been raised by liberty groups and digital rights campaigners about the potential privacy and safety risks. The Information Commissioner’s Office emphasized the need for platforms to protect personal information. X’s new feature reveals a user’s IP address when they are called, potentially exposing their physical location and making them vulnerable to ‘doxxing’. The ability to disable the feature has also been met with reported difficulties.
X’s Ads Revenue Sharing: Earn as You Tweet
Learn about X, the new platform owned by Elon Musk, that allows users to earn money through ads revenue sharing. With a minimum of 500 followers, a verified profile, and 5 million organic impressions in the last 3 months, users can start earning. Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for ads revenue sharing on X.