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This Northeastern researcher has been tracking activists exposing what is happening inside Communist China
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This Northeastern researcher has been tracking activists exposing what is happening inside Communist China

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What is the future of TikTok in the United States?
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What is the future of TikTok in the United States?

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TikTok shows dominance among young Americans amid looming US ban, new Northeastern research reveals 
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TikTok shows dominance among young Americans amid looming US ban, new Northeastern research reveals 

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Will another social media platform be able to replicate TikTok’s ‘special sauce’?
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Will another social media platform be able to replicate TikTok’s ‘special sauce’?

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Systemic solutions urged to counter spread of science misinformation in new report co-authored by Northeastern professor
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Systemic solutions urged to counter spread of science misinformation in new report co-authored by Northeastern professor

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Misinformation spread differently than most content on Facebook during the 2020 election, Northeastern research finds
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Misinformation spread differently than most content on Facebook during the 2020 election, Northeastern research finds

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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s 2024 word of the year. What does that say about society?
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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s 2024 word of the year. What does that say about society?

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This Northeastern student wants to stop the social media doom scrolling and help people to enjoy London’s nightlife with his new app
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This Northeastern student wants to stop the social media doom scrolling and help people to enjoy London’s nightlife with his new app

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Northeastern data scientist used social media and AI to detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors
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Northeastern data scientist used social media and AI to detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors

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Constitution Day lecture dives into the muddy reality of free speech, public health and the First Amendment
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Constitution Day lecture dives into the muddy reality of free speech, public health and the First Amendment

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What’s the secret to a good social media strategy? Northeastern summit provides attendees with best practices and latest trends
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What’s the secret to a good social media strategy? Northeastern summit provides attendees with best practices and latest trends

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Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, two Northeastern experts say
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Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, two Northeastern experts say

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