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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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PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs
PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs PBS accounts for nearly half (45%) of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs, making it the top source for children’s educational programming. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will lose $1.1 billion in federal funding, which […]
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Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation
Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation Paramount Global has been rebranded as Skydance Corporation after being acquired by Skydance Media for $8 billion, with incoming chairman/CEO David Ellison overseeing a massive restructuring. The new company will be split into three distinct units: studios, direct-to-consumer, and TV media, aimed at boosting efficiency and driving performance gains […]
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Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses
Privacy concerns raised over AI glasses A social media personality recently used AI glasses to record business takeovers. The use of AI glasses raises concerns about privacy and data collection. The glasses were likely recording audio and video, potentially capturing sensitive information. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and regulation around AI-powered devices. […]
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China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a ‘gay erotica’ crackdown
China’s arrests of boys’ love authors does not equate to a ‘gay erotica’ crackdown China’s recent arrests of boys’ love authors have been misinterpreted by Western media as a “gay erotica” crackdown, when in fact it’s a localized phenomenon related to online content regulation. The term “boys’ love” (BL) refers to a genre of East […]
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The White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is … the White House’s YouTube channel
The White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is … the White House’s YouTube channel The White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is its own YouTube channel. The White House Wire, an aggregation of right-wing media content, doesn’t rely on popular sources like Truth Social or Fox News for its curated content. The platform […]
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‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans
‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans Tesla’s robotaxi launch was dominated by Elon Musk superfans and Tesla influencers who are openly supportive of the CEO’s vision. Journalists and tech bloggers who attempted to ask critical questions about the service were excluded, ridiculed, and mocked by Tesla fans […]
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Sir Keir Starmer says artificial intelligence ‘makes us more human’
Sir Keir Starmer says artificial intelligence ‘makes us more human’ Sir Keir Starmer believes that artificial intelligence (AI) makes us more human. He considers AI to be “hugely transformative” and central to the UK’s defense strategy. The full quote from Sir Keir Starmer is not provided in the original text, but it suggests a positive […]
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it Despite declining trust in national news outlets, Americans still have faith in local news, with 74% saying they have “a lot of” or “some” trust in their local news organizations. The decline of local news has led to a […]
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Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site
Two former Polygon writers are starting a new site Two former Polygon writers, Ryan Gilliam and Jeffrey Parkin, are launching Big Friendly Guide, a new guides-focused website. The site will offer most content for free, with ads to support its operations initially, but also plans to open a Patreon for community support. Gilliam and Parkin […]
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