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How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content
How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content Wikipedia editors are fighting back against AI-generated content filled with false information and phony citations. The community has mobilized to ensure that Wikipedia’s content remains neutral and reliable, likening it to an “immune system” response to new challenges. The Wikimedia Foundation product director, Marshall Miller, notes that Wikipedians […]
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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it Misinformation on social media can spread quickly, often faster than fact, due to complex contagion, where socially learned behaviors take time to embed. The spreading of misinformation and disinformation can be influenced by social connections, perceptions of common behavior, and lack […]
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Westbrook police apologize after sharing AI-altered image of evidence from drug bust
Westbrook police apologize after sharing AI-altered image of evidence from drug bust The Westbrook police department has apologized for sharing an AI-altered image of evidence from a drug bust on YouTube. The image, which was posted online, was quickly identified as being manipulated by artificial intelligence (AI) by people on social media and online forums. […]
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Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem
Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem Hollywood has largely adopted AI-generated videos, often accompanied by praise from fans who claim it’s a new art form. Most AI-generated videos are poorly made and lack realism, yet they still receive hundreds of likes and comments. The entertainment industry is both embracing and fearing the […]
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Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse Research on misinformation and disinformation has been severely impacted by the Trump administration’s restructuring of federal research priorities, including the cancellation of hundreds of grants that supported this research. The overwhelming majority of Americans (95%) believe misinformation’s misleading […]
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China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs
China makes AI-generated videos to criticize Trump tariffs China has been using AI-generated videos to criticize US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. The videos are being shared on Chinese social media platforms, including YouTube. The use of AI-generated content is part of China’s efforts to counter the negative impact of the tariffs on […]
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Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns
Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns AI-powered tools are being developed to detect disinformation campaigns that use narrative tactics to manipulate public opinion, particularly on social media platforms. The key to effective disinformation detection lies in understanding narrative structures, personas, timelines, and cultural references, which AI can analyze to identify […]
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Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news
Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news A new study found that people who experience excessive social media use are more likely to believe fake news. The study, conducted by Michigan State University researchers, involved 189 participants aged 18-26 and presented them with real and false news stories formatted as social media posts. […]
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Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence
Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence A recent study by William Theisen et al. found that a surge of manipulated images and memes on social media can precede international and political violence, serving as strong indicators of coming mass violence. The researchers analyzed nearly 6 […]
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Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds
Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds A study found that U.S. state legislators who post harmful information, such as low-credibility claims or uncivil language, receive more online attention and visibility on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The study suggests that platform algorithms may unintentionally reward divisive […]
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