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Social media

Virtual online communities

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Child protection (2)
Social Media (2)
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Machine Learning (1)
Hate Speech Detection (1)
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Social media are new media technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content (such as ideas, interests, and other forms of expression) amongst virtual communities and networks. Common features include: Online platforms enable users to create and share content and participate in social networking. User-generated content—such as text posts or comments, digital photos or videos, and data generated through online interactions.

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