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New Research: The Higher Your Chatbot’s EQ, The Less Time You Spend With Friends

New research finds that your chatbot's emotional intelligence lifts your mood but lowers your social wellbeing. The warmer the bot feels, the less you want to see real people.

Türkiye–South Africa Strategic Communication Partnership: Building Resilience in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence, digital platforms and rapidly evolving technologies reshape the way societies receive and share information, strategic communication is becoming an increasingly important pillar of diplomacy, governance and national resilience. This was the focus of a high-level panel discussion held at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, as part of the Stratcom Public Forum series organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications of Türkiye.

Best New Teen Social Apps in 2026: The Top Snapchat Alternatives Teens Should Know

For years, Snapchat helped define how teens communicate online: camera-first messaging, disappearing content, Stories, private conversations, and quick visual interactions.

New Texas social studies curriculum will teach role 'radical Islam' played in 9/11

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted a revised social studies curriculum that highlights the role of radical Islam in the 9/11 terror attacks and discusses Mohammed’s “brutal military ...

Beyond the boardroom: How HCA Healthcare is turning board engagement into community impact

Healthcare organizations are increasingly expected to do more than deliver exceptional care—they must also earn the trust of ...

Law and order: Keeping a digital watch: Thoothukudi police keep vigil over provocative social media posts

Thoothukudi being one of the sensitive southern districts of Tamil Nadu, has seen the district police’s social media monitoring mechanism play an increasingly important role in maintaining law and ...

Madras University turns to social media to preserve its past

CHENNAI: The University of Madras is turning to social media not just to tell its story, but to preserve it through the ...

Clinicians Use Social Media to Connect and Address Mental Health Misconceptions

Social media platforms shape patients' view of mental health, presenting new opportunities, challenges for communication ...

Netflix takes on Raygun — and a culture of social media backlash

Racheal Gunn’s notoriously bad performance became a global meme that started out as funny — and turned pretty hateful. And now, Netflix is out with a new documentary about her: “Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly.”

How Social Media Shapes Workers' Views Of Productivity

Social media is changing how workers define productivity. Learn how hustle culture and unhealthy comparisons can distort what ...

Show HN: Email where an address is a keypair, with an SMTP bridge

I nearly got phished earlier this year. 24+ years in software engineering, I know exactly how phishing and spam work and what to look out for, and it still almost worked on me. That's what made me question the entire email landscape rather than just my own attention.It seems every attempt to fix it so far requires either a complex process, joining a closed system, or accepting that mail can never be trustworthy. Or maybe we just need something new and open alongside SMTP that meets our mode

Think smoking is social? It may actually make you lonelier

A study of more than 50,000 Europeans found smokers reported greater loneliness and a larger increase over two years; experts say addiction, illness and emotional dependence may all help explain the link

Social fitness is the biggest predictor of a happy life. Here’s how to improve yours

Enjoying the weather? Did you see the game? Small-talk and simple face-to-face interactions have a bigger effect on our wellbeing than you might think. So, do you fancy a cuppa?

GCTU signs MoU with technology institutions for smart campus connectivity

By Albert Allotey Accra, Sept. 8, GNA – The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with some technology institutions for smart campus ...

How AI Voice Technology Is Finding Its Way Into Everyday Business

Understanding how businesses are putting this technology to use offers a window into a practical, growing application of AI in the everyday economy.

ThriveCart announces Creator Commerce Live, a free virtual event for digital sellers, coaches, and course creators

The one-day event on September 17, 2026, will feature practical sessions on email marketing, sales pages, YouTube, advertising, Instagram, Pinterest, community building, and business growthNEW YORK, ...

Why people follow trends: The psychology behind it

Cialdini (2007) created the phrase "social proof" to describe how people nowadays try to emulate others' behaviour in an effort to reflect "correct" behaviour. We are more prone to believe that a ...

What Gen Z new hires need to succeed, per health system execs

As Generation Z takes up a growing share of the healthcare workforce, health system leaders are putting greater focus on helping early-career employees ...

Dawgface on Real Talk: Streets, Social Media & Loyalty #shorts

No filters, just raw conversation. Dawgface pulls up to discuss the streets, social media dynamics, trolling, and the fine line ...

PR CONSULTANTS GROUP INVITES AMICO PR + STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT TO JOIN NATIONWIDE NETWORK

Partnership expands the consortium’s presence into Oregon and AMICO PR + Strategic Engagement’s reach across the ...