Users sometimes choose to share their private information. For example, take social media platforms into perspective. People are choosing to share their information out of desire to share their photos, opinions, and videos with family and friends. In having a social media platform people reveal to the world where they live, where they grew up, who they are family members with, what their kids look like, and more.

Even though people are just doing what the latest trends are by giving their information out, they may be revealing more than they should. To read more on this article click on the link below!

https://catalyst.independent.org/2018/12/05/the-many-facets-of-privacy/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6O6j5OeQ5wIVGKSzCh3AdgpEEAAYAyAAEgJKx_D_BwE

Everything that once used to be a hassle to attain, can now be brought right to your door with a click of the finger. Insurance, investment, clothing, along with many other industries, are all transitioning to the digital world. With this technological transition, the demand for web developers is higher than it has ever been, which also means, that the average yearly salary is also very high. If you are interested in living a comfortable life and learning more about the benefits that web developers get to enjoy, make sure to visit the link—you won’t regret it.

Alexa, Ring, and Google Nest are all products that will make your home “smarter”. Along with the growing intelligence of these homes, comes a growing risk. Every smart device has its own faults that can put your privacy in danger. The best precaution to take when bringing these products into your home is to stay educated. Reading the manuals, a quick google search, and talking to the customer service of the providers are all ways one can discover the steps needed to protect their privacy. For starters, check out this article that contains helpful tricks about keeping your home safe:

https://www.globalsecurityexperts.com/home-security/smart-home-technology-the-home-security-risks-behind-today-s-not-so-smart-home-devices.html

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/debanjalibose/christmas-school-expel-student-rainbow-cake

I am convinced that the way I grew up is completely different than the environment kids today grow up in. Although I do remember the rise of the internet, it did not directly impact me as a child. Children today however, are consumed by technology and and the internet. While many benefits come from this technology enhanced world, we must stop and ask if this is truly benefiting children? The shared article showcases the story of a young girl who will be forever impacted by one simple social media post.

Children Know Nothing Else

It’s important to consider when reading this girl’s story is that she likely knows nothing else when it comes to sharing treasured photos. She has been growing up in a life where everything you do is snapped, edited, shared, and reviewed on social media. All accomplished from the ease of a handheld device. Before we judge her and say, “she shouldn’t have posted anything” let’s remember that she grew up in a world where everyone has posted something on some sort of social platform at one point in time. It is just as normal as eating and breathing.

The Mothers Fault or The Child’s?

The blame is easy to point out in this situation, or is it? The article clearly states that the mother posted the photo of her daughter. Others might say the daughter was the one who wanted the rainbow cake, and that she was the one who posed for the picture knowing it would violate her private school’s policy. Some might even believe that they both share the blame. But perhaps the answer is none of the above. Should anyone be blamed? Wasn’t both the mother and the daughter simply expressing themselves? If social media didn’t exist and the picture was only shown to close friends and family would the daughter still be expelled? I think it is much more likely that the blame falls on social media itself. 

A Never Ending Spotlight.

My point to all of this is that growing up in the era of social media puts today’s children under a spotlight that is never switched off. There is no backstage or intermission. Everything they do or say has the potential of being displayed for a large audience. Even if children stray away from societal norms and choose to never post on social media that does not prevent their peers and loved ones from posting about them. This is just one of many negative impacts technology can have on children. 

the upcoming rise of social media that is being used so often in the lives of teenagers and young adults, tends to come with its fair share of side effects. Teens are far too focused on how many likes they get, comparing themselves to what the see on the internet, and making too many fake relationships. This articles dives into the basic effects that social media has on our youth, both the good and the bad.

https://www.psycom.net/social-media-teen-mental-health

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/343863

As new social media trends in 2020 brands and influencers alike must find new ways to take advantage of the platforms for their marketing needs. As platforms like Instagram threaten to remove features like numbered likes brands will find it harder to get specific insights on how much users are interacting with post. Social media is always evolving with new features – which allows for growth and development but with this progress there is also negative effects that will be difficult to overcome.

Social media has become such a huge part of so many people’s lives. These accounts contain private information and data on them that we probably don’t want to share with anyone else. However, people fall victim to their accounts being hacked and there information being changed and used by someone else. It is important for everyone to learn the certain steps it takes to make your social accounts more secure and your personal data private from others. To do this, there are 10 easy steps that you can follow to start this process. Some of these steps include: making a stronger password, updating your privacy settings, adding two-factor authentication to every account, and more. To learn about more ways you can use to secure your social accounts, click on the link below.

https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2019/04/04/10-Tips-for-Keeping-Your-Personal-Data-Safe-on-Social-Media.aspx?Page=2

Most influencers include models, athletes, reality TV personalities, and many others. Their content usually includes modeling/lifestyle photos among their many promotional photos; however, there are some influencers who are using their large following to promote awareness. For example, Jess Quinn, promotes positive body image by owning her self-worth after having lost her leg to bone cancer.Read More

 

Internet censorship has been around for quite a while now. People are making strides in order to keep information in the public domain. A team at the University of Maryland have developed a tool called Geneva that uses machine learning to circumvent censorship. Currently this tool is only being used on client side, but, the team is looking into a server side version of the software. This is the first time that anti-censorship technology has been ahead of censorship technology.