The increasingly polarised world of social media is a breeding ground for harassment. Whilst Big Tech struggles with censorship, start-up Block Party is helping people to protect themselves by giving them greater management over digital trolls and a safeguard against possible legal battles.

User confidence in social media giants has been plummeting in the wake of data privacy scandals and the rise of ‘fake news’. As a result, many are choosing to connect with like-minded individuals in micro-spaces that they believe can offer better security and a sense of community.

As fake news continues to flourish across the web, people are looking to tech companies to take charge of the issue and make long-term adjustments to restore the credibility of online news. But with misleading media easier than ever to manufacture, how can trust be created and maintained?

Small investors, using digital trading apps and the Reddit board r/WallStreetBets, have disrupted the stock market and revealed their potential power to destabilize the financial industry. Meanwhile, public reaction has emphasized ongoing distrust and dislike for the financial elite.