viral videos
Coverage of viral videos in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Teen takeovers’ confound cities struggling to define the problem — and find solutions
Viral videos of unruly gatherings of young people are pushing city officials to address a problem they struggle to define or resolve. The phenomenon, termed 'teen takeovers,' has left cities grappling with unclear solutions.
- Polymarket's viral videos showed people winning big, but the bets were fake
Polymarket's viral videos depicted individuals winning large sums, but the bets featured in these videos were fabricated. The article highlights the discrepancy between the promotional content and the actual legitimacy of the bets.
- Katie Porter concedes in governor's race
Katie Porter, a Democrat and former Orange County congresswoman, has conceded in the California governor's race. Her campaign was undermined by viral videos showing her berating a staffer and threatening to end an interview with a reporter.
- AI ‘slopaganda’ and the battle for Philippine political reality
The Philippines has a history of using politically weaponized memes and internet trolls. Recent changes in information warfare now rely on smartphones and AI-generated prompts, with former President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters pioneering industrial-scale disinformation through social media, memes, viral videos, paid amplifiers, and manufactured trending topics.
- Viral videos show people run through Scientology building
A Church of Scientology in Hollywood removed door handles and restricted public entry after viral videos showed people running inside. The videos, which went viral on social media, prompted the church to take these security measures.