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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views Large language models are increasingly used to write news summaries, headlines, and content that can shape public perception, but their influence on opinion formation has been overlooked in the debate over AI bias. Studies have shown that large language models exhibit communication […]
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As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’
As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his ‘client list’ The US Department of Justice has released some documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s files, but critics argue that more attention should be given to his victims than the powerful men on his “client list”. The […]
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount would lead to the resurgence of entertainment oligopolies, making it harder for consumers and creatives. The history of Hollywood’s oligopolies dates back to the 1920s, when studios […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by Graphite, which analyzed over 65,000 randomly selected articles. The impact of AI-generated […]
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Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare
Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare Nonprofit news outlets are often hesitant to sell ads due to concerns that it could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show this has been rare. The IRS requires nonprofits to pay taxes […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by digital marketing firm Graphite. The impact of AI-generated content raises […]
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Why college students prefer News Daddy over The New York Times
Why college students prefer News Daddy over The New York Times College students are increasingly relying on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for news, with over 72% of students getting their news from these sources. The majority of college students (half or more) trust platforms like Instagram and TikTok to deliver accurate news […]
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Apple TV wants to go big
Apple TV wants to go big Apple TV+ is expanding its content offerings to compete with other streaming services. In 2022, Apple won an Oscar for Best Picture with the indie film CODA, marking a significant achievement for the company. CODA was created on a modest budget of around $10 million and went on to […]
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Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI Stereogum, an indie rock music blog, was launched on January 1st, 2002, by founder Scott Lapatine. The site initially focused on music discovery and posting MP3s, reflecting the early days of online music sharing. Over time, Stereogum shifted its focus to music journalism, adapting to […]
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How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet
How soapy micro dramas became Hollywood’s next big bet Soapy micro dramas have become Hollywood’s next big bet, with streaming services like Netflix and Amazon investing heavily in these types of shows. The rise of soapy micro dramas can be traced back to the failure of Quibi and Go90, two short-form video platforms that aimed […]
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