Influencer Caught Using Real Emotion, Followers Left Unsettled and Unsure How to Engage
She broke character — and possibly the algorithm — by crying without mascara and admitting she felt “off.” Her engagement dropped instantly.
DeMockracy | US
US Presidential Candidate Vows to Appoint ‘Truth Czar’ for All Online Discourse
A leading candidate has promised to establish a federal office dedicated to verifying every tweet and post, raising concerns about the nation’s new official “like” and “dislike” button for reality.
Assassination Attempt on Trump Immediately Met With Surge in Conspiracies, Wi-Fi Diagnoses
Within minutes of the shooting, internet users had already blamed the FBI, the Clintons, five unrelated TikTokers, and one retired librarian from Michigan.
ASU Effect: Freshman Arrives Average, Graduates as Instagram’s Sun Devil Stereotype
She came for classes but stayed for the “ASU Effect” transformation: 60% hair flipping, 40% filtered sunset selfies, 100% not citing sources in class.
Influencer Discovers Poverty in Sponsored Post, Raises Awareness and Engagement
She meant to promote a skincare serum. Instead, she stumbled into a global crisis — and 38,000 new followers. Poverty has never looked so filtered.
Dating | Entertainment | Media
Influencer Couple Announces Divorce via Brand Partnership
The emotional breakup video is sponsored by HelloFresh, NordVPN, and a limited-edition candle called “Closure.”