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Real images of violent content used to remain in the internet’s dark corners. Now they circulate widely on mainstream social media. (Unsplash)

Most Canadian teens have seen graphic violence online, and algorithms — not searches — are to blame

Eighty-five per cent of teens have seen gore online, but only seven per cent searched for it. Current content moderation and safety features aren’t fixing the problem.
Many people see sexist online comments as random, harmless or just personal opinions. However, research in the social sciences and communications shows that they do not spread by accident. (Unsplash)

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

Online sexism is no longer primarily a series of isolated or individual opinions but has evolved into a system-level phenomenon that spreads through digital platforms and produces real-world consequences.
Going online often involves surrendering some privacy, and many people are becoming resigned to the fact that their data will be collected and used without their explicit consent. (Shutterstock)

Protecting privacy online begins with tackling ‘digital resignation’

Many people have become resigned to the fact that tech companies collect our private data. But policymakers must do more to limit the amount of personal information corporations can collect.

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