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Legal Versus Ethical: Web Scraping Edition

Webbiquity

However, the legality and ethics of using these tools for data collection are often overlooked. Not paying attention to these aspects of web scraping could lead to serious ethical controversies and lawsuits. Ethics of web scraping. The ethics of web scraping have not been addressed in as much detail as the legal implications.

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The ethics of AI-powered marketing technology

Martech

AI has now enhanced this capability, but it also raises ethical concerns. However, AI also introduces a new legion of ethical considerations for marketers to navigate. Data privacy: The cornerstone of ethical marketing For years, data privacy has been one of the primary ethical concerns in marketing technology.

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Is It Plagiarism or Jumping on a Trend? The Ethics of Social Media Content

Contently

The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like. Be inspired.

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7 Sure Fire Ways to Turn Social Media Followers into Customers

SocialPilot

The fundamental aim of any activity performed by a social media marketer on social networks is to gain followers. In fact, it is the first step of any social media marketing campaign. What follows is a powerful strategy involving gentle coaxing and convincing to monetize your social connections.

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AI ethics: How marketers should embrace innovation responsibly

Sprout Social

Although it has sparked excitement and enthusiasm, there are concerns surrounding the ethics of AI. Like many innovations, the tech industry’s vision for the metaverse had eerie similarities to media like Black Mirror and Snow Crash. What are AI ethics? This can stem from lack of research or biased datasets, among other reasons.

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4 areas of martech with ethical concerns

Martech

I recently completed Max Fisher’s book, “The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World.” Fisher’s book focuses on how social media companies — inadvertently or not — have had a profound effect on global society.

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AI in Social Media: Exploring Use Cases, Challenges, and Strategies

SocialPilot

Asking where AI is in social media is like asking where sprinkles are on a sundae – it is everywhere. With the growing ability of AI, its usability is also rising, and the domain of social media marketing is not untouched by it. What is AI in social media? How is AI used in Social Media?