iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Not to brag about being a ~big timer~ on main, but I officially have an h-index of 2!

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

not to brag on main but I am now a ~cited~ author

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I've writing something on education/immigration, and DHS has so conveniently deleted the data I was using from their website 🫠 and i checked the wayback machine its not there either

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

of course i decide to update my website at the same time github's servers are down :(

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

the nyt paywalling the mini is a recession indicator

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

thankful everyday there's not a doordashed wrapped

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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 19/12/2025

It will be interesting to see how Canadian TikTok influencers respond to the news about TikTok. Will they maintain a presence on both apps (probably not), or will they abandon the "International version" and set up camp on the "new" American version? #cdnpoli

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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 18/12/2025

[Breaking] TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, according to an internal memo www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

cbc.ca

TikTok inks deal with investors to keep operating in U.S. | CBC News

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I've unfortunately fallen off my bluesky grind as of late, but a few updates to share: I published not one, but TWO papers!!! Not only that, these are the first two papers I've ever published!! crazy, I know! what a world we live in some might say my career as an academic™ has begun!

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

why is it when i use an add on to bulk open 113 tabs on google chrome they make me do 113 recaptchas 😔

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

ai has gotten out of hand my girlfriend and i were really torn up over the death of what we now know is an AI generated obese sphynx cat that became a little bit of a mascot on r/sphynx because of his “recovery” and subsequent “turn for the worse” smh

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

so i delete tiktok and somehow miss the memo that the rapture is coming tomorrow?!?

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

controversial take - am starting to love Instagram reels. something about the algorithms seems less addictive and more relaxed than TikTok

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

The only semi-good coffee shop to work from that isn't on campus has instituted a two-hour wifi limit per device wtf is this life what happened to love

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

wdym the department of war what is this the 1940s??

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

watching the presidential address and the youtube comments are hilarious would recommend checking them out

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

pay walling the mini is the worst thing the NYT has ever done

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

i don’t think i really ever sat down to mourn the death of the em dash

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

life as a grad student is being recommended a book and adding it to the list of books you need to read but can't because you have a book that you need to read that was recommended before it but you cant but you have another book you need to read that was recommended before that but you can't because

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

am at a conference rn waiting for my session and the amount of people i’ve seen with chat gpt out on their laptop is crazy

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

you: uses chat gpt to idk write an email idk me: uses chat gpt to give me the best city/school solutions to my/my girlfriends emerging two body problem as she finished up her phd in a science field and i apply for mine in a nonscience field

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

having to be a linkedinfluencer is the worst part of being a phd hopeful

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

crazy things are happening on r/MyAIBoyfriend re: the removal and revival of chatgpt 4o

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

my git commit history includes wonderfully detailed comments such as "push" "pushing" "trying again" and "pls i'm just a girl"

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

New from the Verge: A survey by Global Witness reveals that over 90% of environmental defenders have faced online harassment, with Facebook being the most cited platform, prompting calls for Meta to enhance its measures against such abuse and misinformation. #Icsfeed

theverge.com

Facebook ranks worst for online harassment, according to a global activist survey

The stats “were so much higher than we expected them to be.”

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🚨 Pakistan moves to ban social media for under-16s! A new Senate bill proposes fines up to Rs5m & jail for violators. It aims to curb cyberbullying & online harm, and to start, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority intends to delete all underage accounts. Read more:

tribune.com.pk

International News, Latest News, Breaking News | The Express Tribune

Latest Pakistan news, World News, breaking news updates on Pakistan, Politics, Sports, Business, Technology, Education, lifestyle & Weather on eTribune.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

A new study from the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) indicates that social media platforms are more effective at spreading climate-related conspiracy theories than disseminating emergency alerts about climate issues. Read more at counterhate.com/research/ext... #icsfeed

counterhate.com

Extreme Weather — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

CCDH’s new research shows that X, Meta, and YouTube let false claims about extreme weather events spread unchecked, putting lives at risk.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

current line up for my flight to germany

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

update my code broke with nothing saved

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

i’ve been running a script for almost 24 hours (it originally said it’d take four) and i just realized there’s no breakout safety so if it breaks i won’t get what it’s already collected…

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Super cool new IBT piece: “The New Infrastructure of Fandom” dives into how loyalty, identity & shared memory are reshaping the internet. Fandoms aren't just fun; they are the new engine of the platform economy. Authenticity >>> consumerism. Read more below #icsfeed www.ibtimes.com/new-infrastr...

ibtimes.com

The New Infrastructure of Fandom: How Loyalty, Identity, and Memory Will Power the Next Wave of the Internet

Luffa creates a persistent, wallet-native "fan graph" that logs actions like chats, tips, quests, and events. These aren't just engagement points—they're part of your personal history.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

This just in: TikTok has announced layoffs within its e-commerce department as part of a restructuring effort. This move indicates a significant shift regarding the platform's role in the platform economy, particularly in the realm of social commerce. Read more: #icsfeed www.nwpb.org/2025/07/15/t...

nwpb.org

TikTok lays off employees in e-commerce department - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Earlier this month, TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, announced it would be laying off 65 employees in Washington.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

#icsfeed New Fact Sheet from @pewresearch.org on Teen's and Social Media. Here's the highlights!

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Today happens to be a big day in tech history: 19 years ago today the platform formerly know as twitter officially launched AND 21 years ago today the Mozilla Foundation was officially incorporated! #icsfeed

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kate conger @kateconger.com · 09/07/2025

Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of X: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/t...

nytimes.com

X Chief Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

This just in: Block Head (that's the legal title, ask the SEC) Jack Dorsey, of Twitter fame, has launched a Bluetooth-only messaging app called Bitchat. Yes, seriously. 🧵

theverge.com

Jack Dorsey made an encrypted Bluetooth messaging app

Just don’t abbreviate it.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The new law signed by President Trump allows the Federal Communications Commission to auction off spectrum that could reduce the bandwidth available for Wi-Fi networks, potentially leading to slower internet speeds for users. Learn more from Wired #icsfeed

wired.com

Wi-Fi in the US Could Get Worse Under Trump's New Law

The FCC wants to auction off spectrum that's behind next-gen Wi-Fi. Consumer advocacy groups say this will make connections busier and slower, and could affect under-resourced communities the most.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Ever thought the solution to AI safety might be to just give it a math test and watch it rage quit? That's basically the process behind Anubis, an open-source software developed by Xe Iaso that makes AI bot scrapers really work for it. More from 404 media #icsfeed

404media.co

The Open-Source Software Saving the Internet From AI Bot Scrapers

Anubis, which block AI scrapers from scraping websites to death, has been downloaded almost 200,000 times.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

According to reporting from Paresh Dave, US Attorney General Pam Bondi assured at least 10 major tech companies, including Apple and Google, that they would not face legal repercussions for continuing to support TikTok, despite the federal ban. Read more here #icsfeed

wired.com

Trump’s Defiance of TikTok Ban Prompted Immunity Promises to 10 Tech Companies

Newly disclosed records show Attorney General Pam Bondi gave cover to not only Apple and Google, but also several other companies that help TikTok operate in the US.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Hi bluesky!!! I've been lying in bed all week after a drastic if not somewhat expected e-scooter accident on campus, and in my boredom, I decided to do some discursive analysis on r/MyBoyfriendisAI because why not. Here's a little of what I found 🧵 #icsfeed #ai

reddit.com

MyBoyfriendIsAI

For people to ask, share, and post experiences about their AI relationships. AI girlfriends and non-binary partners welcome as well! Please familiarize yourself with our rules (including Rule 8 whic...

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Today from Wired: United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking proposals from tech companies to enhance its ability to analyze data from electronic devices seized at the border, amid increasing scrutiny over its rising number of device searches. Read more below! #icsfeed

ino.to

CBP Wants New Tech to Search for Hidden Data on Seized Phones

Customs and Border Protection is asking companies to pitch tools for performing deep analysis on the contents of devices seized at the US border.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

New from The Verge: The ICEBlock app, which allows users to anonymously report ICE sightings, has surged in popularity after criticism from the Trump administration. With over 20,000 users, this case study is a perfect example of the growing intersection of tech and activism. Read more here #icsfeed

ino.to

ICE-tracking app tops App Store

The Trump admin said it wants to “prosecute” CNN for its report on ICEBlock.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Really cool introduction to the 'Tolan', an AI companion designed by Portola that discourages anthropomorphism and avoids romantic engagement. Unlike typical chatbots, Tolans encourage users to engage in real-life activities, addressing mental health concerns linked to dependency. Read here #icsfeed

ino.to

What Could a Healthy AI Companion Look Like?

A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

AI-generated racist videos, reportedly made with Google’s Veo 3, are going viral on TikTok — one hitting 14.2M views. Media Matters flagged the clips for using racist and antisemitic tropes. TikTok and Google say they prohibit hate content, but enforcement remains unclear. Read more here #icsfeed

theverge.com

Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok

One of the AI-generated videos received over 14 million views.

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Researchers from Cornell, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute found children with highly addictive use of phones, video games or social media were two to three times as likely to have thoughts of suicide or to harm themselves. Read more below. #icsfeed

nytimes.com

Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds

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Emerson Victoria Johnston @idenarch.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The U.S. House's chief administrative officer informed congressional staffers Monday that messaging app WhatsApp is banned on their government devices. Read more below

axios.com

Scoop: WhatsApp banned on House staffers' devices

The House's cybersecurity office deemed the messaging app "high risk" due to its treatment of user data.

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