AI-generated virtual influencers are computer-generated characters or personas that exist solely in the digital realm. These influencers are created using artificial intelligence and are designed to mimic human-like appearances, behaviors, and personalities. They have gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly on social media platforms. Here are some key points about AI-generated virtual influencers: Creation […]
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Cyberstalking & Desensitized Americans in 2023
Imagine you are taking a once in a lifetime style vacation, visiting the most amazing places, eating the best food at highly rated restaurants, and experiencing the spectacular view from your hotel room window. How much of this would you feel led to share on social media? And of that, how many of the posts […]
Tips to Identify Fake Images Online in 2023
Identifying a fake image online can be challenging as technology has made it easier to manipulate images. In a blog post from 2020, titled “OSINT Research & False Positives” we discussed how easy it was to create a computer generated image. However, fast forward to 2023, with the explosion of artificial intelligence, creating computer generated […]
The Shift from Posts to Stories
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable shift from traditional social media posting to stories. Stories are short-lived, vertical format posts that are available for 24 hours on platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and WhatsApp. There are a few reasons why this shift has occurred. First, stories are more visually engaging than […]
Breaking Down BeReal
It is interesting to think about how social media has changed our world. We have grown from corded wall phones, to flip phones to now mini computers we carry around with us everywhere we go. It isn’t enough for society to have instant conversations through emails, text or phone calls, but we need to share […]