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Overwhelm the public with muzzle-velocity headlines: A strategy rooted in racism and authoritarianism
Overwhelm the public with muzzle-velocity headlines: A strategy rooted in racism and authoritarianism The Trump administration’s strategy of overwhelming the public with muzzle-velocity headlines is rooted in racism and authoritarianism, according to scholars. This strategy involves flooding the media with breaking news and contradictory statements, creating a cycle of confusion and uncertainty that can be […]
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Coca-Cola Released An Improved AI-Generated Commercial for Christmas
Coca-Cola Released An Improved AI-Generated Commercial for Christmas Coca-Cola has released an improved AI-generated commercial for Christmas, following criticism from creative professionals last year. The new commercial was developed by San Francisco-based Silverside and features a more diverse range of characters to avoid the “uncanny valley” effect. Generative AI is being increasingly used in advertising, […]
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The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France
The Glozel affair: A sensational archaeological hoax made science front-page news in 1920s France The Glozel affair was a sensational archaeological hoax that made front-page news in France in 1927, sparking controversy over its authenticity. A team of international archaeologists visited the site to assess its legitimacy, but their findings were met with skepticism and […]
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Musk launches AI-powered site ‘Grokipedia’ to counter Wikipedia
Musk launches AI-powered site ‘Grokipedia’ to counter Wikipedia Musk launches Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia to counter Wikipedia. Grokipedia aims to provide more accurate and up-to-date information than its rival. The site uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate content and improve user experience. Grokipedia is the latest move by Musk to challenge traditional media outlets […]
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King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality
King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality The White House’s social media strategy under Trump blurs the lines between politics and entertainment, using melodramatic and theatrical language to appeal to his base. The White House often releases AI-generated images of Trump in various roles, […]
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The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting
The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting The FCC’s power to regulate broadcasting is rooted in its authority to license stations “in the public interest, convenience, or necessity,” which has been upheld by the Supreme Court since 1943. The FCC’s expansive powers were established in the landmark case National Broadcasting Co. v. United […]
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Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre
Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre Pablo Torre’s investigative reporting on the Los Angeles Clippers’ potential salary cap violation has highlighted the need for independent watchdog journalism to hold power accountable. The future of watchdog journalism may lie in decentralized networks of local outlets covering underrepresented areas, […]
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Tilly Norwood is a gen AI psyop
Tilly Norwood is a gen AI psyop Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress”, has reportedly expressed interest from several talent agents at the Zurich Film Festival. The founder and CEO of Particle6 and Xicoia, Eline Van der Velden, confirmed that agents have shown interest in working with Norwood. Van der Velden did not disclose which agencies […]
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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump
Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension by ABC after making comments about the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk’s death has sparked debate over whether it violates his First Amendment rights. The First Amendment protects […]
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Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco
Trump’s new target: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco President Donald Trump has targeted Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco for retribution, calling for her to be fired. Trump claims that Monaco is “corrupt,” “deranged,” and a “menace to U.S. national security” due to her work as the 39th Deputy Attorney General under […]
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