Person: Mary Aiken

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<p>Professor Mary Aiken: 'We have seen social media platforms self-regulating for far too long. This is the crux of the problem.' File Picture: iStock</p>

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Online trolling of public figures 'should be considered a hate crime'

Professor of cyberpsychology Mary Aiken says it should be included in the upcoming Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill

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Cyber-psychologist: Government breaching children's rights as tech companies allowed to 'monetise harm'

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Government making ‘little or no progress’ against online abuse

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Young people ‘crowdsourcing self-esteem’ on social media

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Warnings over social media use by children

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ISPCC: End flip-flopping on online safety

We must engage with adverse effects of technology on children

Vicky Britton explores adverse effects of technology exposure on children and how health professionals are trying to grapple with a problem the extent of which is not yet known.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2017

Donald Trump is an ‘internet troll in the real world’

The internet has so normalised sentiments such as misogyny, racism and hate-speech that a presidential candidate can express them, warns cyberpsychologist Dr Mary Aiken

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Parents should be concerned by their children's exposure to the internet

World-renowned forensic cyber-psychologist Mary Aiken told Barbara Scully that parents should be concerned at how their children’s development is being hampered by their exposure to the internet.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

SPECIAL REPORT: Psychological effect of cyber-abuse can be devastating

Attempts to remove revenge porn from the internet has mistakenly been labelled as censorship of free speech, writes Joyce Fegan

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Researching health symptoms online is a prescription for anxiety

Researching our symptoms online or on health apps can increase stress levels and is ultimately self-defeating, discovers Margaret Jennings.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

What to watch on TV this week

SATURDAY - Referendum 2015 RTÉ One, 10am

Sat, 23 May, 2015

Meet the Irish woman who inspired the new CSI show

Cyber-psychologist Mary Aiken, who is based in Dublin, is the model for Patricia Arquette’s character in CSI Cyber, the latest version of CSI Miami. She talks about her work to Arlene Harris

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Parents should be aware of risks when sharing pictures of their kids online

IT begins with parents posting online a photo of a shadowy ultra-sound. 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Psst! Did you read the latest on the web?

Rumours abound on Twitter and the internet. The consequences of trolling can be traumatic, says Rachel Borrill.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2012