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Decoding far-right online hate after Christchurch
The Christchurch shooter was inspired by extreme online culture. Where does it come from?
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The people behind US political violence (Part 2 of 2)
An anti-fascist activist meets a far-right Proud Boy. Will they agree on anything?
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The people behind US political violence (Part 1 of 2)
Who are the Americans taking their politics to the streets 鈥� even when it means violence?
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鈥業 hunt trolls鈥�
After she got a death threat, Ginger Gorman dove headfirst into the world of trolls
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The hackers who cracked printers for PewDiePie
Two men hacked printers and TVs in an effort to help their You Tube hero
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The man reporting on Africa鈥檚 most secretive state
A Facebook page aims to cover one of the world鈥檚 most repressive countries: Eritrea
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How the far right hijacked a murder
After a teenager was murdered in Berlin, activists spread rumours and fake news online
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Meet the Lawyer Fighting 'Revenge Porn'
After an ex targeted her, Carrie Goldberg started a law firm to combat revenge porn
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Lessons from an Instagram Star鈥檚 Failed Tour
How a viral thread caused big problems for Instagram influencer Caroline Calloway
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How an Online Video Shut Down a Multimillion Dollar Experiment
We investigate how and why a nutrition study spiralled out of control
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Mystery Music 鈥楩orced鈥� onto Streamers
Why are many Spotify users claiming the music was forced onto them?
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What Do We Really Know About Russian Disinformation?
We meet investigators looking into social media manipulation by Russia and others
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What Will 2019 Look Like on Social Media?
The stories, trends, and conversations likely to shape social media in 2019.
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The Best of Trending 2018
大象传媒 Trending鈥檚 highlights from the past year of covering social media
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The YouTube Stars Selling Cheating - Update
Some YouTube stars continue to encourage cheating by promoting essay-writing services
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Do Instagram Hashtags Promote Eating Disorders?
The photo network鈥檚 filters don鈥檛 always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia
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The Shadowy Website Running Political Ads on Facebook
An anonymous website spent thousands on pro-Brexit political ads on social media
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The Sextortion Scammers
We investigate criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media
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Killed Because of Fake News on WhatsApp
How a rumour led to the lynching of two innocent men in Mexico
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The Truth Behind a So-Called 'Suicide Game鈥�
Hundreds of suicides were linked to the 鈥淏lue Whale Challenge鈥� 鈥� but what鈥檚 the truth?
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When The Faker Met The Fact Checker
The conclusion of our story about two men on opposing sides in the war against fake news
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The Faker and the Fact Checker
Trending meets two men who appear to be on opposing sides in the war against fake news
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A 鈥楳anspreading鈥� Video And Russia鈥檚 Culture Wars
A protest against men on public transport goes viral 鈥� but is it Kremlin propaganda?
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The Men Who Hunt Stolen Motorbikes
In one city plagued by motorbike theft, volunteers are trying tracking down stolen bikes
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The People Who Remove Your Facebook Posts
They decide what you can and can鈥檛 see. Who are Facebook鈥檚 content moderators?
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The Truth Behind a Viral Murder Video
A 大象传媒 team used open-source info to find out who was responsible for a shocking crime
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Can Social Media Help You Lose Weight?
Do dieting influencers and communities help or hurt when you鈥檙e trying to get in shape?
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Arrested for Saving Memes in Russia
Why are some Russians put on extremist watch lists for saving or posting memes online?
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Did Facebook Fuel Hate in Myanmar?
How Facebook鈥檚 dream of a more open and connected world turned into a nightmare
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The Influencer Business
How do you know when someone鈥檚 selling you something on social media?
