Young people in focus at national conference in Sweden
On 25 October 2024, the Safer Internet Centre Sweden hosted their first national conference, "A Better Internet for Kids" to strengthen the safety for kids online. One of the most important program presentations was held by the Safer Internet Centre’s youth panel. The event targeted adults working with children and youth, aiming to share knowledge, awareness of support possibilities and to promote collaboration.
The hybrid event gathered 112 participants on site and more than 1000 have now seen the conference online.
The role of recommender systems in promoting extremist views
Toxicity and extremist content being amplified by online algorithms is increasingly becoming a concern in Ireland, with findings from a study earlier this year by DCU Anti-Bullying Centre highlighting that the recommender algorithms used by social media platforms are rapidly amplifying misogynistic and male supremacist content.
Appearance Pressures and Social Media
Appearance Pressures and Social Media
Social media platforms and their apps are overflowing with trends and tips related to appearance. While scrolling through this content, it’s easy to notice how viewing such images can stir up insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. Yet, makeup tutorials, shopping hauls, and core workout videos can feel as irresistible as honey to a bear. Why is it that social media images both fascinate and distress us at the same time?