The Demise of Online Product Reviews: From Shady Influencer Practices to AI-Generated Content

From the mid-to-late 2010s, one type of video ruled the internet: the review. The YouTube…

What We Owe Each Other: The Dark Side of the Digital Bystander Effect

With 5 million followers and counting, Mario Mirante is one of TikTok’s most prolific creators.…

Is 2024 Coachella’s Comeback?

This article was originally published on April 19, 2022. Updated on March 15, 2024. Ah…

Taylor Swift & The Dangers of Deepfakes Online

This article was originally published on November 30, 2021. Updated on February 6, 2024.   Taylor…

The ‘Pookie’ Lore: What Campbell & Jett Puckett’s Viral Fame Says About CoupleTok 

As you scroll through the FYP, you’re bound to stumble across some couple content—whether it involves someone…

“Flop Influencers”: The Impact of Instant TikTok Fame on Creator Longevity and Online Communities

Ever since TikTok became the culture-defining app, the internet has completely changed. Gone are the days when…