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#OutNow in #iCS.This new publication maps how informal caregivers use online support communities. A scoping review highlights the well-being benefits and communication challenges these digital spaces offer.

#OutNow in #iCS.This article surveys 1,381 users to explore how emotional involvement with AI chatbots—and the roles ascribed to them—shapes users’ emotional self-efficacy.

#OutNow in #iCS.Is digital mass surveillance compatible with democracy? This article traces how US authorities have embedded surveillance powers in private firms, shielding state practices from scrutiny.

#OutNow in #iCS.This piece uses longitudinal Comscore data to show how audiences overlap across three-platform configurations. It finds that social and communication platforms co-evolve through shared use, shaping interdependence in the platform ecosystem.

#OutNow in #iCS.This article analyses three health data intermediaries to examine how different governance models shape the pursuit of public values. It finds that data governance embraces tensions between privacy, participation, and economic imperatives.

#OutNow in #iCS.This new article by Ahmed et al. explores how medical professionals on X shaped public understanding of N95 masks. Based on 250k+ tweets, it shows that verified users drove engagement but often lacked clear guidance.

#OutNow in #iCS.Scheper and Bruns use longitudinal survey data gathered during COVID-19 to investigate the factors influencing compliance with social distancing.

#OutNow in #iCS.This paper draws on fieldwork in La Guajira to examine how Wayúu defenders navigate digital threats. It reveals how Indigenous activists adapt to surveillance while resisting extractive violence.

#OutNow in #iCS.Kim & Kim examine how celebrity suicides reshape mental health discourse on Facebook. Their study shows that personal stories and coping strategies dominate post-tragedy discussions.

#OutNow in #iCS .Savic et al. investigate digital social connection in urban fringe areas. Their article, based on interviews in Melbourne, demonstrates how digital tools assist residents in overcoming isolation and enhancing interactions.

#OutNow in #iCS .Miguel et al. explore how digital nomads navigate romantic relationships. Based on interviews and r/digitalnomad analysis, their article identifies types of conflict and strategies.

#OutNow in #iCS .David Bozzini explores ethical hacking's evolution through full, responsible, and bug bounty disclosure. It shows these distinct regimes are moral projects that transformed hacking via normalisation & economisation.

#OutNow in #iCS .Weidhase & Wilde examine zombie humour on social media following Prince Philip's death. Their paper explores how zombie metaphors on Twitter critique the monarchy & express resistance:.

#OutNow in #iCS .Authoritarian states 'confiscate' progressive ideas, integrating civil discourse only to undermine it. Luo, Li & Yang's article on domestic violence in Chinese social media illustrates this hegemonic strategy.

#OutNow in #iCS .Savchenko & Freedman examine gender in Russian online discourse. The paper highlights the pivotal role of women in anti-government YouTube channels during the Ukraine war, and the platforms' importance for political expression.

#OutNow in #iCS .This article investigates gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) support communities on Facebook. The survey of 340 women found that online resources are highly valued for GDM decision-making, and many discuss findings with HC providers.

#OutNow in #iCS.This paper explores the legal, ethical, and industry implications of using AI-generated voices in media. It examines consent, intellectual property, and potential misuse through the perspectives of creators, industry and legal experts.

#OutNow in #iCS.This article analyses how unintended consequences such as disinformation, manipulation, and polarisation arise as Big Tech stabilises its platforms and collaborates with users and policymakers in technology development.