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A woman sits at her desk recording a video with a product in her hand, highlighting the growing trust in influencers.

The World

Why Trust in Influencers Shapes the Future of the Marketing World

Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business:...

The ConversationNovember 17, 2025

Person wearing a retro MTV shirt under neon lights, symbolizing the nostalgia and downfall of the iconic music television era.

Features

The Downfall of MTV: How a Music Icon Lost Its Beat

When The Buggles’ music video “Video Killed the Radio Star” aired on August 1, 1981, it marked a historic moment for both television and...

The ConversationNovember 12, 2025

Digital illustration of AI-generated influencer Tilly Norwood creating a social media video, symbolizing the future of AI-generated creativity.

The World

What AI-Generated Tilly Norwood Reveals About Digital Culture, Ethics and the Responsibilities of Creators

TLDR: AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood is forcing Hollywood — and audiences — to confront new questions about creativity, ethics, and the human role in...

The ConversationOctober 10, 2025

A digital illustration of the American TikTok deal showing divided control between U.S. and China — American TikTok deal.

The World

The American TikTok Deal and the Illusion of Control

On Sept. 25, the Donald Trump administration in the United States again extended the TikTok ban-or-divest law, possibly for the last time. The latest...

The ConversationOctober 6, 2025

Vibrant digital illustration showing hacker, laptop lock, and businessman symbolizing the risks leading to a digital crisis

The World

Are We Headed Toward a Digital Crisis?

TLDR: The warning signs of a digital crisis are clear, as cyberattacks, data breaches and AI risks expose how fragile our connected world has...

The ConversationSeptember 25, 2025

Hands holding a mobile phone with TikTok loaded on the screen, an example of soft power from China.

The World

Is China Winning the Soft Power War with Pop Culture?

TLDR: Efforts by China to increase global soft power reshapes worldwide culture through film, music, and media, challenging longstanding Western influence. IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old...

The ConversationApril 24, 2025

Examples of people who have had 15 minutes of fame.

Features

The Dark Life After 15 Minutes of Fame

TLDR: YouTuber Patrick Cc: explores the rise and fall of viral internet stars in “The Dark Life After 15 Minutes of Fame,” exposing the...

Code the CollectorMarch 26, 2025

A kid wearing a hoodie using social media on a mobile device.

The World

Social Media Design Is Key to Protecting Kids Online

TLDR: Protecting kids on social media requires better design. Safety by design can reduce risks while maintaining positive social connections. Social media is a...

The ConversationMarch 21, 2025

Examples of AI-Generated influencers that are currently gaining a lot of followers.

The World

AI-Generated Influencers: A New Wave of Cultural Exploitation

TLDR: AI-generated influencers are gaining popularity, but many are designed as young women of colour by marketers outside their racial identities. This raises ethical...

The ConversationFebruary 21, 2025

The apps RedNote and TikTok side-by-side on a mobile screen.

The World

Why TikTok Users Are Flocking to RedNote: A Media Scholar Explains

TLDR: TikTok users that flocked to RedNote sparked global connections after the U.S. TikTok ban (which seems to be on its way to being...

The ConversationJanuary 20, 2025

Donald Trump celebrates his revolution while sitting on a golden chair.

The World

The Trump Revolution: Past and Future Impact of “The Donald”

TLDR: The Donald Trump revolution is in full-swing with today marking the beginning of his second term as president. The second term brings unprecedented...

The ConversationJanuary 20, 2025