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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 […]
🏛️ Politics
Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, the official government website for COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which was not present on covid.gov until recently, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and […]
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Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, a government website providing COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which also redirects from Covidtests.gov, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and pushes other conspiracy theories. […]
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AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them AI-generated images can be difficult to spot due to their ability to exploit how our minds work, including exploiting visual attention and cognitive biases. Our brains are wired for speed of detection over precision, making it […]
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Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube
Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube Some Hollywood studios are reportedly earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, against the wishes of the union representing actors. According to a report from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony Pictures redirected ad revenue to themselves instead of enforcing copyright […]
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