Surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence 🌍💥. Analysis found that in the two weeks leading up to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine 🇷🇺➡️🇺🇦 there was a nearly 9,000% increase in the number of posts 📈 and a more than 5,000% increase in manipulated images 🖼️ from Russian milbloggers.
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The Conversation
Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence
Visual content, including manipulated images, is a staple of propaganda and political messaging. AI analysis shows that a surge of these memes can precede the outbreak of wide-scale violence.
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine altered the pornography consumption habits of Ukrainians. The number of weekly civilian deaths was positively associated with the relative search volume for pornography. As the violence intensified, the frequency of searches for sexual content also increased. 📈💔🔍
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PsyPost
Big data analysis links war intensity to changes in online sexual behavior
New research indicates that the Russian invasion significantly altered pornography consumption in Ukraine. The study suggests that during wartime, individuals may use solitary sexual behaviors to cope with fear and isolation.
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