Privatized social media platforms such as BeReal and Snapchat have gained a lot of attention in recent years, mainly among younger adults. There are many benefits to using more privatized forms of social media as opposed to popular, public platforms…
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New NLRB Ruling Impacts Employee Discipline Over Outbursts
On May 1, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reversed its 2020 ruling from General Motors LLC in Lion Elastomers LLC Il, changing the standards relating to discipline or discharge of workers who overstep with offensive or abusive outbursts…
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Thousands of social media platforms are home to billions of users around the globe. And information online can be elusive. How can you be sure you turned over every social media stone and looked in every corner of the web?…
The Truth About Truth Social
What is Truth Social? In October 2021, former President Donald Trump announced the launch of his new social media application, Truth Social. People say that the platform provides a new space for “big voices” that mainstream social media companies like…
Verified Social Media Account
Ever wonder what that blue checkmark on a person’s social media profile image means? It indicates that the user owns a “verified social media account.” And at Meta, they’re opening up opportunities for social media users on Facebook and Instagram…
The Human Touch: a Critical Part of Online Investigations
Written in collaboration with Stephanie Fikisz and ChatGPT Human intelligence should not be separated from artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern technology, transforming the way businesses operate and people live their lives. AI software…
The Next Evolution in Social Connection: The Metaverse
In late 2021, Facebook, Inc. announced a rebrand as “Meta” and would be shifting its focus to creating the Metaverse. According to Meta, the Metaverse is the “next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet.” Announcements have…
Peeking Into Someone’s Mind
friendsWe can’t read people’s minds, but we can read their social media posts. Social media posts can be insightful. With the prevalence of social media, people share a lot of information online making it easy to replicate a user’s profile…
Preservation of Social Media Evidence
Social media evidence can be quite helpful in ensuring successful court proceedings or investigations. Lawyers can share posts, images, videos, and active content in court to prove a case. However, defending it in court offers a major challenge, unlike other…
The Freedom of Information Act
Written in Collaboration with Lauren Honhart President Lyndon Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into law in 1966. Since then, the FOIA has provided the public with the right to request access to records from any federal agency….