Social influence
Alteration of attitudes and behaviors based on outside influences
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Review-bombing incidents
The Marvel miniseries Ironheart was review bombed before its release for centering on a Black woman, Riri Williams.
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| May 2025 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Swift successfully reclaimed her masters, which was declared a 'historic victory' with significant implications for artist rights in the music industry.
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| 2025 |
Dead Internet theory
A study in the Journal of Cancer Education examined the psychological impact of AI-generated content in online cancer support forums, highlighting patient concerns about receiving support from large language models instead of genuine humans.
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| 2025 |
Dead Internet theory
Thomas Sommerer published an article exploring the displacement of human-generated content with artificial content, describing it as an 'inevitable event' and noting that the Dead Internet Theory reflects public perception rather than being scientifically rigorous.
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| 2025 |
Review-bombing incidents
Disney's Snow White live-action remake was review bombed on IMDb with hundreds of thousands of one-star votes, potentially motivated by political positions regarding the Gaza war and the actresses' statements.
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| 2025 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Canadian historian Elizabeth Vlossack publicly dubbed Taylor Swift a 'modern-day historical figure' who engages with historical figures and events through her music.
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| 2025 |
Social bot
Meta announced plans to create an AI product enabling users to generate AI characters on Instagram and Facebook, with capabilities to create bios, profile pictures, and generate AI-powered content.
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| February 2025 |
Cultural impact of Shakira
Artist Luis Fernando Guarín unveiled a mural of Shakira in Barranquilla to celebrate her return for the Las Mujeres ya no Lloran World tour.
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| January 2025 |
Dead Internet theory
Interest in the Dead Internet theory renewed following Meta's announcement of plans to introduce AI-powered autonomous accounts. Connor Hayes, Meta's vice-president of product for generative AI, stated that these AI accounts will have bios, profile pictures, and be able to generate and share content autonomously.
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| January 1 2025 |
Social bot
Meta's AI bot accounts begin to be publicly identified on social media platforms, with users noting these bots are unblockable and have blue verification ticks, indicating Meta's official verification.
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| 2024 |
Review-bombing incidents
The Star Wars show The Acolyte was review bombed before and after its release on Disney+, with the campaign even targeting unrelated films with similar names.
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| 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
Journalist Michael Grothaus published an article in Fast Company linking AI-generated social media content to the Dead Internet Theory, coining the term 'AI-slime' to describe such content.
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| 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
Dead Internet Theory began to be used to describe the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content from large language models like ChatGPT in popular internet spaces.
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| 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
Google reports that search results are increasingly populated with websites that appear to be created primarily for search engines, acknowledging the role of generative AI in content proliferation.
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| 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
AI-generated images on Facebook, referred to as 'AI slop', began going viral. These images included surreal compositions like Jesus meshed with shrimp, flight attendants, and black children, often accompanied by hundreds or thousands of AI-generated 'Amen' comments.
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| 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
TikTok began exploring the possibility of offering virtual influencers to advertisement agencies, potentially contributing to discussions around the Dead Internet Theory.
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| 2024 | A meta-analysis was conducted examining the relationship between vulnerable narcissism and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), finding a small-to-moderate association, particularly with emotional neglect. |
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Algorithmic radicalization
Several teenagers in Vienna, Austria were arrested for planning a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert. The investigation revealed that the suspects were radicalized online, with TikTok being a key platform for spreading extremist content that influenced their beliefs and potential actions.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of the Falklands War
Steven Taylor wrote 'Rock Scorpion', a spy thriller set in Gibraltar during the early stages of the Falklands War, focusing on a fictional secret Argentine operation.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Madonna
Matthew Donahue from Bowling Green State University made remarks similar to Mary Gabriel about Madonna's persistent cultural influence.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Beyoncé
Upcoming release of 'Cowboy Carter' album, which has already inspired academic discussions about Black history and freedom
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Coldplay
Promotion for Moon Music included immersive listening events in San Juan's Valle de la Luna and partnerships with TikTok, Roblox, and FC Barcelona.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Coldplay
Dorian Lynskey of the BBC declared Coldplay as the defining band of the 21st century.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Achieved an unprecedented fifth Global Recording Artist of the Year award from IFPI, becoming the only artist to do so.
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| 2024 | A London restaurant was review bombed by a cybercrime group attempting to extort £10,000, causing its Google rating to drop from 4.9 to 2.3 stars. Maximatic Media was hired to identify the source of malicious reviews, worked with Google to remove fake reviews, and restored the restaurant's rating to 4.8 stars. |
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Black Lives Matter movement in popular culture
Night Call, a Belgian-French film directed by Michiel Blanchart, was set during a Black Lives Matter protest in Belgium.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Shakira
Shakira was mentioned in Eminem's song 'Guilty Conscience 2' and Fariana's 'Booty Killa'.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Shakira
Shakira is mentioned in the queer romance book 'How We Named The Stars' by Andrés N. Ordorica in its first US Edition
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Shakira
Shakira was featured in the Female Force comic series published by Tidalwave Productions, highlighting her significance as a cultural icon.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Shakira
Billboard placed Shakira at number 17 on its list of 'The Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century', making her the only Latina on the list.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Coldplay
Release of 'Moon Music' helped improve the British streaming market by 11%, with total spending reaching a record £2.4 billion.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Beyoncé
Yale University launched a course examining Beyoncé's artistic work from 2013 to 2024, analyzing her contributions to Black history and intellectual thought.
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| 2024 |
Government by algorithm
Steve Endacott ran as an AI avatar named 'AI Steve' in the Brighton Pavilion constituency for the UK general election, promising to vote in Parliament based on policies with at least 50% support. AI Steve placed last with 179 votes.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
The New York Times attributes Taylor Swift's long-lasting success to her prolific artistic output, business savvy, and cultural dominance as a celebrity.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's lyrics were included in two questions in the University of São Paulo's FUVEST entrance examination, marking her significant cultural impact in Brazilian academic testing.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Billboard recognized Swift by placing her atop its annual Power 100 list of the most influential music industry executives, a notable achievement as this recognition is typically given to male record-label heads.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Taylor Swift
Swift released 'Florida!!!' featuring Florence and the Machine, which became their highest-charting song on the Hot 100.
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| 2024 |
Athletic Bilbao signing policy
Johaneko Louis-Jean, a Bayonne native of Haitian descent, joins Athletic Bilbao after the collapse of his previous team Bordeaux.
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| 2024 |
Athletic Bilbao signing policy
Álex Padilla, a goalkeeper of partial Mexican heritage, makes his first team debut after having previously played for Mexico at the Under-23 level.
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| 2024 |
Social innovation
Halvorson and Kurtz published 'This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators' through Routledge, providing practical guidance for social innovation practitioners.
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| 2024 |
Cultural impact of Beyoncé
The term 'Beyoncé' was officially included as a proper noun in the Petit Larousse Illustré, acknowledging her influence and status in culture.
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| December 3 2024 |
Cultural impact of Beyoncé
Billboard named Beyoncé the greatest popstar of the 21st century, solidifying her legacy as a cultural and musical icon.
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| September 18 2024 |
Dead Internet theory
Michael Sayman launches SocialAI, an app designed for chatting exclusively with AI bots without human interaction, which was later linked to the Dead Internet Theory by Ars Technica.
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| September 18 2024 |
Social bot
Michael Sayman creates SocialAI, an app designed exclusively for chatting with AI bots without human interaction. The app is linked to discussions about the Dead Internet Theory by Ars Technica.
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| August 2024 |
Cultural impact of BTS
The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles announced a special K-pop exhibit to display accessories and performance gear worn by Hybe artists, including BTS.
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| August 21 2024 |
Cultural impact of BTS
Seoul Tourism announced Jin as the honorary tourism ambassador of Seoul City for the group's latest campaign, 'Feel Soul Good'.
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