Since the popularisation of the Internet in the 1990s, the cyberspace has kept evolving. We
have created various computer-mediated virtual environments including social networks …

Polarization arises when the underlying network connecting the members of a community or
society becomes characterized by highly connected groups with weak intergroup …

In this paper, we highlight the use of Instagram for social activism, taking 2019 Hong Kong
protests as a case study. Instagram focuses on image content and provides users with few …

The erosion of social cohesion and polarization is one of the topmost societal risks. In this
work, we investigated the evolution of polarization, influence, and domination in online …

The COVID-19 pandemic led governments to rely on the versatility of social media to
communicate with their citizens. This paper analyzes the Facebook communication of …

We share the largest dataset for the Pakistani Twittersphere consisting of over 49 million
tweets, collected during one of the most politically active periods in the country. We collect …

Harnessing the potential of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can help address
social challenges through inclusive, ethical, and sustainable means. In this paper, we …