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May 2, 2019

Social media influencers are dishing out false nutrition and weight loss advice 90% of the time

A study by a team at University of Glasgow found that just one out of nine leading UK bloggers making weight management claims actually provided accurate and trustworthy information.

https://www.insider.com/social-media-influencers-give-bad-health-advice-90-percent-of-time-study-shows-2019-4

Instagram launches Canadian test urging more focus on photos, less on 'likes'

A spokesperson for Facebook, which owns Instagram, said the test is part of an effort to encourage users to focus on the photos and videos being shared, rather than how many likes they receive.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/instagram-like-counts-test-in-canada-1.5118501

Smart devices to carry warning labels telling buyers how easy they are to hack, UK government says

Under new proposals outlined today internet-connected products could be banned in the UK if they fail to tell consumers whether they meet basic security standards.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/04/30/smart-devices-carry-warning-labels-telling-buyers-easy-hack/

Revealed: populists far more likely to believe in conspiracy theories

Populists across the world are significantly more likely to believe in conspiracy theories about vaccinations, global warming and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to a landmark global survey.

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/01/revealed-populists-more-likely-believe-conspiracy-theories-vaccines

Mother whose son died of the flu says she’s become a target of anti-vaccine groups on Facebook

The case shows that groups can still spread false messages and attack vaccine advocates despite efforts by social-media companies to shut them down. Vaccination opponents have even used Facebook’s mechanism for reporting objectionable material to have Ms. Promoli’s page blocked.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-mother-whose-son-died-of-the-flu-says-shes-become-a-target-of-anti/

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