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Understanding and Evaluating Fake News on Social Media
Social media is a huge part of society today. It’s how we share our lives and keep up with family, friends, and current events. As

Can a Simple Friend Request Result in a Serious Ethics Violation?
Think a simple friend request won’t result in a serious ethics violation? Think again. A defense attorney was charged with an ethics violation when his

In Social Media Investigations, Scalability is Key
With literally billions of individuals using social media, collecting social media data has become an integral element in the discovery process. As such, social media

The Neighborhood Academy
As members of the Pittsburgh community, SMI Aware and our employees participate in a variety of community activities and projects. One of those community outreach

The Perils of DIY Social Media Discovery and Analysis
Using a DIY strategy for tasks like simple household repairs can be both smart and satisfying. Taking a hands-on approach frequently saves money, and doing

The Trendy, Hot NFT Market Has a New Entrant: Patents
In recent years, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have become a trendy digital sensation, with splashy headlines touting sales totaling six and seven figures. NFTs have