Social Media Becoming a Central Law Enforcement Tool

The NYPD’s recent employment of Facebook Facial Recognition raises privacy concerns, with advocates weary of potential abuse from Social Policing.

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Infographic: Social Media Statistics of 2012

In 2012, we witnessed the exponential growth of Pinterest, the acquisition of the popular photo sharing app Instagram, and watched as Facebook passed 1 billion users worldwide. As social media became.

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Top 5 Politicians on Instagram of 2012

Looking back on the year 2012, the growth and popularity of the mobile app Instagram gives new meaning to the adage “a picture’s worth a thousand words.” Crossing the 100.

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This Week in Social Media: 12/17-12/21

To stay up to date with the growing number of updates in the social media world, here are IVN’s 5 social media reads of the week.

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Social Media Roundup Election Day 2012

In what has already become the most “social” election in history, voters take to the Internet to express patriotism, share opinions, and encourage voting. Social media roundup election day 2012 coverage includes socially savvy voters and uses of media around the Internet on November 6, 2012.

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Social Spotlight: AP’s Evan Vucci

As part of our effort to report on social media trends, tools, and technology, we will be periodically recognizing politicians, candidates, and political organizations who are utilizing social media in.

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Follow the Romney/Ryan Campaign on Instagram

For those of you with smart phones and the free downloadable app, Instagram, you can now follow the campaign trail of the GOP presidential candidate and the convention right from.

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