After my PhD, I stayed in the same vein, moving towards the examination of social media data. I have also noticed an increase in the number of students wanting to undertake projects relating to digital data. Digital media corporations sell advertising and also pay social media management companies to act on their behalf (Jester 2023b). In conclusion, this article has argued that, as researchers, we should be paying more attention to digital data. ‘Digital Artifacts as Legacy: Exploring the Lifespan and Value of Digital Data’.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2023 20:48 UTC