Tuesday, July 15, 2025
HomeTagsInstagram

Instagram

Is your feed full of AI ‘slop’? Trending low-quality AI videos in a nutshell

From cats making themselves a chicken dinner to presidents dancing the night away, nonsensical AI-generated clips known as “slop” are gaining massive traction, earning millions of views and thousands of likes.

Canadians turning to social media for medical advice due to lack of health care accessibility, poll suggests

Sixty-two per cent of Canadians say their exposure to health misinformation is increasing as...
spot_img

6ixBuzz becoming platform for Toronto’s right wing

The 6ixBuzz alternative media outlet has become home to unmoderated misinformation, anti-vax propaganda and support for right-wing politics.

Small business uprising: How a Muslim student became an entrepreneur during the COVID-19 pandemic by starting an online hijab business

An online hijab business that began during the pandemic has thrived due to the ongoing support from social media platforms. Azelefa Co. is designed for women to build confidence and feel empowered, this is achieved through creating comfortable, breathable, and innovative hijabs.

How 2 sisters are using art for advocacy amid a global pandemic

Jackie and Annie Sahagian harnessed the power of social media to raise awareness about the conflict in Armenia and sell stickers that benefit Artsakh.

Instagram artwork helps international student continue college studies

A Centennial College international student has come up with a creative way of funding his studies using his Instagram account.

Toronto rooftop photographer admires Cartier-Bresson and Klein

From humble beginnings, Jamal Burger is now one of the most popular photographers on Instagram. The Toronto native quickly gained a large following after starting his Instagram account in 2015. With over 200,000 followers, he has come a long way since his days of dangling his sneakers over rooftops.

Social media and the personal brand phenomenon

This three-year study about young people becoming social media celebrities (and even "brands" of their own) explores the ethics and business models of this online brand-building.

Eyes on EY

Throughout the summer, I've been photographing parts of the city and sharing on Instagram....

Observer Radio News for Monday April 13, 2015 at 3 p.m.

Insider looks at the Toronto Fashion scene from an up and coming fashion student Mac Joyin Rey Pagalan, and from the founder of the popular fashion website "Shopbarelylegal", Sarah Aitia.

All assault charges withdrawn from Justin Bieber

Early this morning, pop star Justin Bieber walked out of a Toronto court room...

Latest articles

Ti-Cats rout Argos as QB Mitchell shines on historic night

Hamilton Tiger-Cats roared to a 51-38 win over the host Toronto Argonauts on Friday...

Ti-Cats hand Argos fourth loss in five games

Bo Levi Mitchell threw for five touchdowns and passed a big career milestone as...

What does it mean to be trans and Canadian?

Canada is widely regarded as one of the safest places in the world to be transgender, but trans people say they still remain vigilant.

Young Canadians have a different view now of driving, instructor says

For generations, getting a driver’s license was seen as a rite of passage, a symbol of independence and adulthood.