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The advent of social networks revolutionized the way people access to information sources. Understanding the complex relationship between these sources and users is crucial. We introduce an algorithm, that we […]
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Our lives are being quantified by algorithms that are hidden from view. This paper explores the various ways in which algorithms fuel biased decision making. Algorithms are used to profile […]
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Automated social media bots have existed almost as long as the social media environments they inhabit. Their emergence has triggered numerous research efforts to develop increasingly sophisticated means to detect […]
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The gap between theoretical ideas and messy reality, as seen in Neal Stephenson, Adam Smith, and Star Trek.We depend on—we believe in—algorithms to help us get a ride, choose which […]
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“All you need to do is say,” a recent article proclaimed, “‘I want a beer’ and Alexa will oblige. The future is now.” Advances in technology have seemingly increased our […]
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Self-communication platforms have generated a myriad of outlets and news producers that represent a challenge for modern societies. Therefore, it is relevant to explore new measurements that can help understand […]
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Social research has benefitted from big data and the evaluation community is embracing thinking and approaches that extract value from big data. This article describes how Twitter data was used […]
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Machines are increasingly aiding or replacing humans in journalistic work, primarily in news distribution. We examined whether news recommendation engines contribute to filter bubbles and fragmented news audiences by asking […]
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Prevalent usage of social media attracted companies and researchers to analyze its dynamics and effects on user behavior. One of the most intriguing aspects of social networks is to identify […]
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User behaviors in online social networks convey not only literal information but also one’s emotional attitudes towards the information. To compute this attitude, we define the concept of emotion role […]
