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Social media dubbed least trusted industry
Social media has been rated the least trusted industry in a new global survey
Social Media has been ranked as the least trusted industry in a survey of 15,000 people across 15 countries worldwide.
Global communications firm Edelman conducted the report. It revealed the social media industry has received the lowest trust rating.
A total of 12 industries were presented in the survey, and social media came in last at just 47%.
While, the technology Industry led the survey as most trusted, with a score of 76%.
This latest report also found that an average of 73% of global respondents worry about their data privacy.
Untrustworthy culprits
The results support a smaller study of 2225 social media users in the United States, conducted by Insider Intelligence.
It found Facebook was the least trusted social media platform, for the second year running.
On the contrary, Pinterest ranked as the most trusted platform, beating previous favourite LinkedIn.
Diminishing trust
The worsening trust in social media is to be expected, when reflecting on the serious issues plaguing the industry recently.
The industry has experienced data privacy breaches, misinformation, disinformation and violent content due to a lack of moderation.
At one point, Facebook even temporarily blocked Australian content to dispute government regulations.
The instability of the social media industry has never been more apparent than over the past few weeks.
Elon Musk has taken the reigns of Twitter, and has been quick to make drastic changes, with far-reaching consequences.
Other tech giant tycoon, Mark Zuckerberg has laid off thousands of staff due to his vision of the Metaverse becoming more virtual than reality.
Social media is in a state of constant change.
The platforms are ill equipped to keep up with the number of users and volume of content being generated on a daily basis.
Therefore, instilling and increasing public trust in the industry may be an extremely challenging goal to achieve.
Report by Dr Karen Sutherland, University of the Sunshine Coast and Dharana Digital
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Man shot dead after breaching security at Mar a Lago
Man in 20s dies after breaching Mar-a-Lago, armed; Secret Service opened fire, citing no immediate danger inside.
Man in 20s dies after breaching Mar-a-Lago, armed; Secret Service opened fire, citing no immediate danger inside.
A man in his early 20s has been shot and killed after breaching the secure perimeter at President Trump’s Mar a Lago residence in Florida, according to the Secret Service. Officials say the president and first lady Melania Trump were in Washington DC at the time of the incident.
Authorities report the man was armed with a shotgun and a petrol canister when he approached the north gate. He was confronted by a sheriff’s deputy and two Secret Service agents who ordered him to drop the items before the situation rapidly escalated.
After putting down the petrol can, the man allegedly pointed the shotgun at officers, who then opened fire. Law enforcement says there was no immediate danger to anyone inside the property.
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Iran signals nuclear concessions as U.S. talks intensify
Iran may concede on its nuclear program for US recognition and sanctions relief, considering uranium exports and oil sector investments.
Iran may concede on its nuclear program for US recognition and sanctions relief, considering uranium exports and oil sector investments.
Iran is signalling it’s prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme in exchange for U.S. recognition and sanctions relief, as fresh talks between Iran and the United States reveal deep divisions but renewed diplomatic momentum.
Tehran is reportedly considering sending its highly enriched uranium abroad and even forming a regional enrichment consortium to keep negotiations alive and avoid military escalation. Officials say an interim agreement could still be within reach despite the sticking points.
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UK police seek former aides’ insights on Prince Andrew
UK police contact ex-protection officers of Prince Andrew amid misconduct investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein allegations
UK police contact ex-protection officers of Prince Andrew amid misconduct investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein allegations
– Police seek former protection officers of Prince Andrew for info on alleged Epstein-related offences.
– Authorities consider removing Mountbatten-Windsor from royal succession after investigation conclusions.
The recent allegations stem from claims that Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential government documents with Epstein during his time as a trade envoy. The London Metropolitan Police is now identifying former officers who may assist in the ongoing investigation and has encouraged them to share any pertinent information.
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied wrongdoing in the Epstein matter.
In 2022, he settled a civil lawsuit filed in the U.S. by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse. Reports indicated he paid her approximately £12 million, a claim he denies.
Police Investigation
London authorities are reassessing previous decisions not to pursue criminal investigations related to Epstein’s activities.
Recent document releases from the U.S. government have prompted police to explore allegations of human trafficking involving Epstein at UK airports.
Police have been actively searching Mountbatten-Windsor’s residences as part of their investigation. His arrest marks an unprecedented event in modern royal history, raising significant public interest and concern in various countries.
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