3 papers
cs.SI2018
Characterizing the public perception of WhatsApp through the lens of media
Josemar Alves Caetano, Gabriel Magno, Evandro Cunha +3
WhatsApp is, as of 2018, a significant component of the global information and communication infrastructure, especially in developing countries. However, probably due to its strong…
cs.CL2018
Fake news as we feel it: perception and conceptualization of the term "fake news" in the media
Evandro Cunha, Gabriel Magno, Josemar Caetano +2
In this article, we quantitatively analyze how the term "fake news" is being shaped in news media in recent years. We study the perception and the conceptualization of this term in…
cs.SI2018
Analyzing Right-wing YouTube Channels: Hate, Violence and Discrimination
Raphael Ottoni, Evandro Cunha, Gabriel Magno +3
As of 2018, YouTube, the major online video sharing website, hosts multiple channels promoting right-wing content. In this paper, we observe issues related to hate, violence and di…