Misinformation
‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds
‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds Researchers have found that informing people about political deepfakes through text-based information and interactive games can improve their ability to spot AI-generated video and audio that falsely depict politicians. Inoculation theory, which proposes that psychological inoculation can immunize people against persuasive attacks, has been shown to be […]
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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill Deep reading can boost critical thinking and help resist misinformation by slowing down to question and reflect on information. The average American spends over 4.5 hours a day on their phone, making it challenging to develop […]
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Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards The Supreme Court case First Choice Women’s Resource Centers Inc. v. Platkin revolves around whether crisis pregnancy centers can protect their donor records from disclosure to state authorities, despite being accused of deceptive practices. Crisis pregnancy centers are Christian nonprofits that appear […]
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‘Crowdchecking’ may be an antidote to online misinformation
‘Crowdchecking’ may be an antidote to online misinformation New research shows that crowdchecking, a collaborative fact-checking experiment on social media platform X, can be an effective antidote to online misinformation. The study found that when community notes about potential inaccuracies appear beneath tweets, authors are more likely to retract those tweets, with public notes increasing […]
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AI-generated campaign ad in South Western school board race raises questions about misinformation
AI-generated campaign ad in South Western school board race raises questions about misinformation A political ad generated with AI is sparking questions about misinformation in a South Western City Schools board race. The ad was created using artificial intelligence and has been shared on YouTube. The use of AI-generated content raises concerns about the authenticity […]
🏛️ Politics
Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength Research suggests that some people consider it a “win” to endorse easily disproven claims, prioritizing symbolic strength over factual accuracy. The study found that this mindset was strongly associated with authoritarian attitudes, including beliefs in conspiracy theories and support […]
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Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation
Trump use of AI-generated videos raising concerns about spread of misinformation President Trump has posted multiple AI-generated videos on YouTube, sparking concerns about the spread of misinformation. The use of AI-generated content raises questions about the authenticity and credibility of the information being shared. AI-generated videos can be difficult to distinguish from real footage, potentially […]
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What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content
What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content AI slop refers to low- to mid-quality content created with AI tools, often with little regard for accuracy, and is spreading on social media platforms. The ease of generating content with AI enables people to submit low-quality articles, music, […]
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Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised
Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency’s ability to protect public health is compromised The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing a crisis due to the dismantling of its leadership, which threatens Americans’ health and the agency’s survival as a leading public health […]
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College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened
College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened Professor Mike Evans noticed that his college students were being bombarded by misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, which was affecting their ability to critically evaluate information. Evans incorporated a fact-checking curriculum called Civic […]
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