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Expert: Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44B US

frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:54:33 +0000

Elon Musk has sealed a deal to acquire Twitter for $44 billion US. The move comes after the richest man in the world started buying shares in the company in March, complaining that the social media network wasn't doing enough to ensure free speech. The company rebuffed his advances for weeks before the two sides struck a deal over the weekend that was made official on April 25. (CBC News)

Americans are super-spreaders of COVID-19 misinformation

shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:06:04 +0000

Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading from the United States into Canada, undermining efforts to mitigate the pandemic. A study led by 91ɬ�� shows that Canadians who use social media are more likely to consume this misinformation, embrace false beliefs about COVID-19, and subsequently spread them.

COVID-19: Social media users more likely to believe false information

shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:15:35 +0000

A new study led by researchers at 91ɬ�� finds that people who get their news from social media are more likely to have misperceptions about COVID-19. Those that consume more traditional news media have fewer misperceptions and are more likely to follow public health recommendations like social distancing.

Your friends have more friends than you do

nima.adibpour@mail.mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:32:09 +0000

By Katherine Gombay, 91ɬ�� Newsroom

Research uncovers the inherently hierarchical nature of social media

Social media guidelines

laurie.devine@mcgill.ca — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:05:25 +0000

General principles

91ɬ��’s social media channels should reflect the University’s values, mission, and commitment to respectful, accurate, and inclusive communication. Individuals managing official accounts must exercise good judgment, protect confidentiality, and ensure that content supports the University’s institutional priorities.

Official accounts exist to inform, inspire, and connect with diverse audiences while upholding 91ɬ��’s reputation as a trusted and credible institution.

Social media at 91ɬ��

laurie.devine@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:57:16 +0000

Social media at 91ɬ��

Social media at 91ɬ�� is a space for connection, storytelling, and institutional visibility. It allows us to share moments that reflect the university’s academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and contribution to society, while fostering a sense of belonging among students, faculty, alumni, and the public.

We use social media to: