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#fact-checking
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 hours ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
1 day ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
4 hours ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
1 day ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

#ai-ethics
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
#data-privacy
#ai-generated-content
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.
Digital life
fromBGR
3 days ago

6 Clear Signs A Video Is AI Generated - BGR

AI-generated videos are increasingly common and can mislead public opinion, making it crucial to identify their authenticity.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
1 week ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromTechdirt
21 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

fromNieman Lab
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromTechdirt
21 hours ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Law
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

3 Reasons Attackers Are Using Your Trusted Tools Against You (And Why You Don't See It Coming)

Cyber attackers increasingly exploit legitimate tools within environments, making detection difficult and expanding the attack surface organizations must manage.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

The War Against Misinformation Is Over. The Lies Won | The Walrus

The Canadian government's approach to hate crimes raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential overreach in regulating protests.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.
#social-media
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard is launching 'social websites' to help publishers and creators engage with decentralized social media.
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
1 week ago

5 simple tech tips to take back control of your social media

Social media platforms collect extensive data, but users can regain control through privacy settings and limiting data sharing.
Digital life
fromDigiday
3 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
#artificial-intelligence
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

AI's fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users a scholar of Indonesian society explains

The response was in Indonesian but shaped by values that centered individual autonomy over the consensus-building, social harmony and collective family dynamics that tend to matter more in Indonesian social life.
Philosophy
fromRaw Story
1 day ago

Glaring error spotted in Trump's presidential library hype video: 'Is he stupid?'

"Trump's new library mock-up has an American flag with 56 stars. Is he just that stupid or does he really think he's going to make 6 more states in the next 2 and a half years?"
US politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
2 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Our assumptions are broken': how fraudulent church data revealed AI's threat to polling

Fraudulent data in surveys undermines confidence in church attendance reports in Britain, highlighting issues with AI-generated misinformation.
#generative-ai
Photography
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Scientists have designed a way to save our brains from fake AI videos

A new camera prototype from ETH Zurich stamps a cryptographic seal on images to verify authenticity, addressing trust issues in digital content.
Digital life
fromBig Think
3 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Photography
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Scientists have designed a way to save our brains from fake AI videos

A new camera prototype from ETH Zurich stamps a cryptographic seal on images to verify authenticity, addressing trust issues in digital content.
Digital life
fromBig Think
3 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
from3blmedia
2 days ago
Marketing

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

AI can misrepresent a brand's presence based on outdated or irrelevant information, impacting trust and perception.
fromMashable
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Marketing
from3blmedia
2 days ago

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

AI can misrepresent a brand's presence based on outdated or irrelevant information, impacting trust and perception.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
2 days ago

New Bluesky AI only slightly less unpopular than JD Vance

Attie, an AI coding helper on Bluesky, has been blocked by 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the platform.
#disinformation
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Iran Is Building the Disinformation Architecture of the Future-Right Now

Iran's disinformation tactics demonstrate the potential of AI in conflict, emphasizing speed, encryption, and narrative manipulation.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Iran Is Building the Disinformation Architecture of the Future-Right Now

Iran's disinformation tactics demonstrate the potential of AI in conflict, emphasizing speed, encryption, and narrative manipulation.
#public-relations
fromFast Company
22 hours ago
Marketing

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Marketing
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Here's the New Playbook for PR in the AI Era

AI visibility requires intentional building of credibility signals like press coverage and authoritative content to avoid losing to competitors.
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
3 days ago

Why we're skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens | Cornell Chronicle

Emotional expressions on social media are often viewed as less authentic and persuasive in political discourse.
#openai
Media industry
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.
Media industry
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.
Media industry
fromPoynter
21 hours ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

NYT Cuts Ties With Writer as Scrutiny of AI Content Grows

The New York Times severed ties with a freelance writer for using AI to draft a book review that plagiarized another publication.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

One of the Internet's Most Iconic Websites Just Took a Bold Stand. The Rest Should Follow.

Wikipedia has banned all A.I.-generated text from its articles, allowing only limited use for proofreading and translation.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-Alex Jones employee reflects on job at Infowars: It was nonsense. It was lies'

Owens described how Infowars aimed to create a cinematic experience, stating, 'We would go out there, we would shoot videos like we were in the weeds, we were showing what was really going on. But it was nonsense. It was lies.'
Media industry
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on social media in the dock: tech bros move fast society is trying to catch up | Editorial

Recent jury decisions against Meta and YouTube highlight the importance of content delivery methods in addressing online harms.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

As more Americans adopt AI tools, fewer say they can trust the results | TechCrunch

Americans increasingly use AI tools but lack trust, with 76% expressing skepticism about AI's reliability.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Do Your Identities Make You Vulnerable to Misinformation?

Tightly overlapping identities increase vulnerability to misinformation, while distinct identities enhance resilience against biased information processing.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Public control of AI is essential to ensure it serves the public interest and reflects democratic values.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What's Behind the Fake Review

Fake content spreads rapidly due to emotional triggers and biases, necessitating critical thinking over social proof in decision-making.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

Deepfake technology has increased 3,000% over two years, enabling fraudsters to impersonate executives and manipulate financial markets and corporate security through AI-generated videos and audio.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

A False Story Can Go Viral in Minutes - Here's How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead of It

Misinformation spreads rapidly; preparation is crucial for leaders to manage reputational crises effectively.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why societal change and technology may be key to Americans regaining trust in the news media

New models for news dissemination are needed to restore trust and adapt to younger consumers' habits.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

War Propaganda Is Now Made for the Algorithm. Journalism Can't Keep Up.

Foreign and domestic propaganda spreads through social media when users amplify content that aligns with their existing beliefs, regardless of its manipulative intent or source.
#media-literacy
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

How do I know if that's real? 3 tips from Poynter's MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

How do I know if that's real? 3 tips from Poynter's MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times - Poynter

fromFast Company
1 month ago

Misinformation is scaling. We need to get better at countering it

Most days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth-my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I've gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner ("you're leaving so much on the table," et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Fake News, A.I. Deepfakes, and the Pageant of the Unreal

Modern technologies, especially AI, enable large-scale fabrication of truth, increasing misinformation and facilitating AI-powered propaganda that manipulates human beliefs and behavior.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 months ago

What if AI lies about you?

AI summaries improve convenience but can confidently present misinformation about people; interfaces must signal uncertainty and provide correction mechanisms.
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