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❄👕 Happy Ugly Sweater Day! 👕❄ This tastefully tacky fashion can be seen on social media at holiday parties all December long. But there can also be a lot of "ugly" content lurking on social media and other open-source platforms. We regularly find evidence of... 👎Offensive or inflammatory opinions and posts. 👟Activities in conflict with statements or claims. 🖐Evidence of inappropriate relationships or contact. So, while you’re rocking your ugly sweater today, remember: even the "ugliest" content has a story to tell—and we’re here to help you find it. #UglySweaterDay #Ugly #SocialMedia

Gen AI is making authenticity a difficult metric to measure on social media. But what if you could signal that your image is not altered or generated by AI? Meta is testing tags that mark your images as "No Edit" to add a level of authenticity to the content. Content generated with AI using in-app platforms on social media are already labeled with "AI Info." But this doesn't catch information created outside of the application unless labeled by the poster. What does this mean for social media information collection? It could mean that images and videos that display the "No Edit" tag will be looked at differently when collected for forensic purposes. It could also mean a new wave of more "authentic" content will be trending on social media channels. Either way, social media information will continue to require a high level of scrutiny to determine what is real and true against what is artificial. Check out the article linked below for the full story. https://lnkd.in/eR62dYAb Have a question about collecting open-source information from social media? Let us know in the comments! #GenAI #AI #SocialMedia

Happy Holidays from SMI Aware!🎄❄🎅 Our office will be closed December 25-January 1st. In order to avoid any delays in receiving important reports before our office closure, please submit your requests by Friday, December 20. Our office will reopen with regular hours on January 2nd. #HappyHolidays #SocialMedia #LegalTech

Happy Holidays from SMI Aware!🎄❄🎅 Our office will be closed December 25-January 1st. In order to avoid any delays in receiving important reports before our office closure, please submit your requests by Friday, December 20. Our office will reopen with regular hours on January 2nd. #HappyHolidays #SocialMedia #LegalTech

🎶🔔Jingle all the way through social media and open-source discovery! 🔔🎶 Dashing through the feeds In a cloud of online trails, Through the posts we go, Sorting truth from tales. Profiles here and there, Web results, too, Oh, what fun it is to find What’s hidden plain in view! Oh profiles linked, patterns synced, Source code in each file Robust research from the web Our analysts compile Analyzed, organized, Spam accounts and all Our reports bring insights to Your discovery arsenal. #OSINT #SocialMedia #eDiscovery

How else did you think Santa made his list and checked it twice?🎅📃 #Discovery #eDiscovery #OSINT #SocialMedia

A minimum age for social media users is being introduced into legislation in Australia. The bill would ban children 16 and under from using social media platforms shifting accountability away from parents and children to the social media platforms. The bill calls for age restrictions on certain social media platforms, namely Instagram, TikTok, X, and Snapchat. Should the bill pass, these platforms would be required to implement user age verification measures that not only prevent children from accessing the data but also keep evolving these tools and practices to meet the changes in social media and internet landscapes. Do you think similar bills will be considered in the United States? Let us know in the comments. And check out the article linked below, too. #SocialMedia

How people communicate on social media depends on the platform. When it comes to sharing content, certain platforms are designed to host and share different styles of content. With different content also comes different syntax, point of view, and voice. So when it comes to finding information on open sources like social media pages, it's important to know what you are likely to find and how users communicate or use that platform. Facebook might be a good place to dig deeper into historial posts since the platform has been active since 2004. YouTube and TikTok are almost exclusively used for video content. Pinterest helps users categorize and organize content of interest into boards which could include links, images, videos, and text. To simplify it, we created our own version of what you might find on some of the most popular social media platforms using coffee. ☕ Are we missing any? Let us know in the comments! #Coffee #SocialMedia

Happy eDiscovery Day from all of us at SMI Aware!🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible strides made in the eDiscovery community and express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and team members who trust and contribute to our mission. At SMI Aware, we are proud to play a vital role in supporting discovery and due diligence efforts through our expertise in social media and open-source discovery. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for accurate, ethical, and efficient discovery solutions has never been greater. We are honored to provide reports and insights that empower legal teams and business professionals to uncover key evidence, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions with confidence. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey. Here’s to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and celebrating the importance of eDiscovery together! How are you celebrating eDiscovery Day? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #eDiscoveryDay #SocialMediaDiscovery #OpenSourceDiscovery #LegalTech

Looking for an Instagram feed refresh?🔁 If so, you're in luck! Meta is currently testing a reset function for the algorithm that recommends content to your feed. The function would allow those who are unhappy with their current feed to refresh their preferences to receive more relevant content. Check out the link in the comments for the full article. Would you consider resetting your Instagram feed? Let us know down below. 👇 #Instagram #Meta