Scientists are studying your tweets and it’s not always ethical

Who do you think reads your social media posts? You might assume that only your followers see your tweets and status updates — but someone else might be taking a close look. Scientists are increasingly using public social media data for research, and they’re not just examining tweets — they also delve into your online dating profiles, your Yelp reviews, your Instagram posts, your YouTube videos, and even your comments on articles like this one.The internet, especially social media, has provided researchers with access to a trove of information about human behavior that is just there for the taking. And these researchers (like me!) have a lot…

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