kosmos: X (social network)

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X, formerly known as Twitter, is an American microblogging and social networking service owned by SpaceX's artificial intelligence subsidiary SpaceXAI. It is one of the world's largest social media platforms and one of the most-visited websites. Users can share short text messages, images, and videos in short posts (commonly and unofficially known as "tweets", in reference to the site's former terminology for the format) and like other users' content. The platform also includes direct messaging, video and audio calling, bookmarks, lists, communities, Grok chatbot integration, job search, and a social audio feature (X Spaces). Users can vote on context added by approved users using the Commu…

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When transparency falls short: auditing platform moderation during a high-stakes election.. During major political events, social media platforms encounter increased systemic risks. However, it is still unclear if and how they adjust their moderation practices in response. The Digital Services Act Transparency Database provides-for the first time-an opportunity to systematically examine content moderation at scale, allowing researchers and policymakers to evaluate platforms' compliance and effectiveness, especially at high-stakes times. Here we analyze 1.58 billion self-reported moderation actions by the eight largest social media platforms in Europe over an eight-month period surrounding t…

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (doing business as Meta), headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is an American multinational technology company and is one of the Big Tech companies. Meta owns and operates several prominent social media platforms and communication services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. The company also operates an advertising network for its own sites and third parties; as of 2023, advertising accounted for 97.8% of its total revenue. The company was established in 2004 as TheFacebook, Inc., and was renamed Facebook, Inc. in 2005. In 2021, it rebranded as Meta Platforms, Inc. to reflect a strategic shift toward developing the metaverse—an intercon…

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Social media marketing is the use of social media platforms and websites to promote a product or service. Although the terms e-marketing and digital marketing are still dominant in academia, social media marketing is becoming more popular for practitioners and researchers. Social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, among others, have built-in data analytics tools that companies can use to track the progress, success, and engagement of social media marketing campaigns. Companies address a range of stakeholders through social media marketing, including current and potential customers, current and potential employees, journalists, bloggers, and the general public. On…

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Social media use in politics refers to the use of online social media platforms in political processes and activities, including all activities that pertain to the governance of a country or area like political organization, global politics, political corruption, political parties, and political values. The media's primary duty is to present us with information and alert us when events occur. This information may affect what we think and the actions we take. The media can also place pressure on the government to act by signaling a need for intervention or showing that citizens want change. The Internet has created communication channels that play a key role in circulating news, and social m…

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Instagram v. Reality: The Case for Regulating Adolescent Social Media Use.. In the span of just two decades, social media has transformed from a novel communication platform into an omnipresent force in modern life, fundamentally altering how we connect, communicate, and consume information. For adolescents born into this digital landscape, social media is not merely a tool but an integral component of identity formation, social development, and daily existence. Most teens ages thirteen to seventeen use social media daily, and over forty percent of Instagram's user base is under the age of twenty-two. Yet as platforms have evolved to capture and maintain user attention with increasing sophi…

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Social media are new media technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content (such as ideas, interests, and other forms of expression) amongst virtual communities and networks. Common features include: Online platforms enable users to create and share content and participate in social networking. User-generated content such as text posts or comments, digital photos or videos, and data generated through online interactions. Service specific profiles that are designed and maintained by the social media organization. Social media helps the development of online social networks by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals or groups. The term social…

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Engagement in Plastic Surgery Content on YouTube: A Comprehensive Analysis.. Background As the digital age progresses, individuals are increasingly seeking online websites for the dissemination of information. YouTube, the most popular free video streaming platform worldwide, garners over 2 billion users. Plastic surgery information is widely available on YouTube and acts as a common interface for the distribution of plastic surgery-related information. This investigation aimed to identify trends in YouTube videos describing common plastic surgery search terms based on narrator gender, channel type, and language patterns. Methods Top-ranking videos for six common plastic surgery search term…

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Adherence to national guidelines for responsible and ethical health communication through digital media across the orthodontic profession: From influence to accountability.. Background Rapid expansion of digital media has transformed healthcare communication, and social media platforms are now widely used by the orthodontic profession for professional promotion, patient education, and dissemination of health information. While these platforms create valuable engagement opportunities, they raise concerns regarding professional accountability, ethical responsibility, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. Aim To assess awareness of and adherence to the National Guidelines for Responsible and…

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Effective Data Collection Approaches for Citizen Science in Biodiversity Research.. Biodiversity underpins the stability of ecosystems and human well-being. However, it is rapidly declining globally, necessitating robust and scalable monitoring solutions. Citizen science has emerged as a powerful complement to traditional biodiversity research, enabling the collection of widespread data and fostering public engagement, particularly through digital platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird. This study investigates global patterns in citizen science contributions to biodiversity monitoring, exploring the influence of socioeconomic factors, national biodiversity value, and platform-specific cont…

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The Evolving Digital Landscape of Gastroenterology Fellowship Recruitment.. Social media has rapidly transformed communication, education, and professional networking within graduate medical education. Increasingly, residency and fellowship applicants rely on social media platforms to evaluate training programs, particularly to gain insights into program culture, trainee experiences, and educational environments that may not be easily conveyed through traditional program websites. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated the adoption of social media by both applicants and training programs, highlighting its growing role in recruitment and outreach. Gastroenterology fellowship programs are…

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Public response following the introduction of a new HIV prevention shot: a sentiment and topic modeling study.. Online platforms or social media connect billions of people globally, allowing interaction and sharing of information. The result of these connections yields a massive amount of data that can be explored by methods such as sentiment analysis to provide insight into public attitudes. This study explored the sentiment surrounding the HIV injection lenacapavir by analyzing comments from some of the largest social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Reddit and news channels). These reviews were extracted two days after the world's first FDA-approved HIV prevention shot was announced o…