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US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

A Wild Car-Crash Conspiracy

A disturbing scheme exploits impoverished individuals through staged accidents for profit, involving lawyers, unnecessary surgeries, and life-threatening risks.
#google
Media industry
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Google's AI Overviews spew millions of false answers per hour, bombshell study reveals

Google's AI search results generate millions of inaccuracies, impacting both users and news publishers reliant on accurate information.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Google's AI Overviews spew millions of false answers per hour, bombshell study reveals

Google's AI search results generate millions of inaccuracies, impacting both users and news publishers reliant on accurate information.
#trump
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 hours ago

Trump's Truth Social posts are driving the news cycle - and raising alarms - Poynter

Trump's recent posts on Truth Social threaten genocide and criticize the pope, marking a new low in his controversial communication style.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Hits at Remove Trump Crowd in Lengthy Defense: Madness IS the Method'

Michael Smerconish defends Trump, arguing his public persona is a strategic tactic to keep foreign adversaries uncertain while making rational decisions privately.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Trump posts and then deletes Jesus-like AI image of himself

Trump deleted an AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure after backlash from religious followers.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
3 hours ago

Trump's Truth Social posts are driving the news cycle - and raising alarms - Poynter

Trump's recent posts on Truth Social threaten genocide and criticize the pope, marking a new low in his controversial communication style.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Hits at Remove Trump Crowd in Lengthy Defense: Madness IS the Method'

Michael Smerconish defends Trump, arguing his public persona is a strategic tactic to keep foreign adversaries uncertain while making rational decisions privately.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Trump posts and then deletes Jesus-like AI image of himself

Trump deleted an AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure after backlash from religious followers.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
31 minutes ago

How Storytelling Informs Relationships

Complexity involves understanding interdependence and multiple perspectives, essential for resolving conflicts and nurturing relationships.
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
15 hours ago

Why do people oppose violence and support war? How moral views evolve | Cornell Chronicle

Moral views are influenced by fixed beliefs and fickle perceptions, leading to disagreements and changes over time.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
SF food
fromTasting Table
52 minutes ago

The Food Label That Often Misleads Even Savvy Shoppers - Tasting Table

'Multigrain' labels can be misleading, often containing little to no whole grains, while 'x-free' labels do not necessarily indicate harmful ingredients.
Music production
fromWIRED
4 hours ago

The Fanfare Around Geese Actually Was a Psyop

Geese's rapid rise to fame in 2025 sparked backlash and accusations of being an industry plant, linked to viral marketing strategies.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
US news
fromFortune
1 hour ago

'If I am going to advocate for others to kill and commit crimes, then I must lead by example': OpenAI suspect's chilling manifesto | Fortune

A man attempted to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home, motivated by opposition to artificial intelligence.
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Science
fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Moon Denialists Are So Pathetic That They're Using AI to Fake Artemis Footage

AI-generated footage is being used by conspiracy theorists to falsely claim NASA's lunar missions are faked.
Books
fromBig Think
1 day ago

4 classics that were basically written as propaganda

Authors often write novels to promote ideologies and influence public opinion through emotional appeals and symbolism.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The case for slower, deeper information diets - Silicon Canals

Information overload leads to emptiness and distraction, prompting a need for intentional consumption and mindfulness.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Anthropic's Mythos preview: why the human layer matters more, not less

Anthropic's Mythos Preview autonomously discovers and exploits high-severity vulnerabilities, achieving a 72.4% success rate in exploit chaining.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Law
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
#fake-news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

fromEngadget
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character modeled after Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees and provide feedback.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 day ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch

Public opinion on AI is increasingly negative, with growing anxiety about its impact on jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
#disinformation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

London faces a significant rise in online disinformation, driven by organized networks profiting from division and portraying the city negatively.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

London faces a significant rise in online disinformation, driven by organized networks profiting from division and portraying the city negatively.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks 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.
Medicine
fromNature
1 week ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
5 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
US Elections
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Psychological Research Finds Trump Supporters Are Not Doing Well

Supporters of Donald Trump often deny allegations against him as a coping mechanism for cognitive dissonance and anxiety.
#meta
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
fromIntelligencer
19 hours ago

Correction: Trump Says AI 'Jesus' Post Was 'Me As a Doctor'

Trump stated, 'I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross. There's a Red Cross worker there, which we support. Only the Fake News could come up with that one.'
Right-wing politics
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

AI learns language from skewed sources. That could change how we humans speak and think | Bruce Schneier

Large language models limit human language representation, risking changes in communication and thought patterns due to increased AI-generated text exposure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Judgments and Opinions Can Make Matters Worse

Misleading thoughts and emotions can disrupt performance, but psychological flexibility allows individuals to pursue goals despite distress.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Most people don't realize that the dishonest people in their lives rarely lie about facts - they lie about their intentions, and that specific distinction is why you keep feeling confused rather than simply hurt - Silicon Canals

Intention lies involve sharing true facts with hidden motives, making them difficult to detect.
Photography
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I stopped being the one who called - and within eight months I had confirmed, without a single confrontation, exactly which friendships were real - Silicon Canals

Friendship maintenance can often stem from anxiety rather than genuine connection, revealing the disparity in perceived reciprocity among friends.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
5 days ago

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
22 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
22 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

The AI revolution is sorting people into three camps

A significant divide exists in AI understanding, leading to fears, protests, and violence against AI developments.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Psychology
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The battle on the propaganda front intensifies

Iran employs asymmetric economic tactics against U.S.-Israeli military superiority while misinformation complicates public understanding of the conflict.
#misinformation
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Analysis Finds That Google's AI Overviews Are Providing Misinformation at a Scale Possibly Unprecedented in the History of Human Civilization

Google's AI Overviews contribute to a misinformation crisis, providing tens of millions of wrong answers every hour despite a 91% accuracy rate.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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.
#ai-ethics
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
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Cognitive Dissonance and Journalism

Cognitive dissonance theory is supported by thousands of empirical studies across diverse situations, contrary to a New Yorker article's dismissal based on limited historical evidence.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why "Do Your Own Research" Is Bad Advice

Research requires at least a rigorous literature review; reading to inform oneself is educating, not full research, which demands specific review skills and evaluation.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019; recent circulating images claiming he is alive in Israel are AI-generated and false.
Digital life
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Media Literacy Isn't Enough Anymore

Media literacy remains necessary but is insufficient; systemic and platform-level changes are required because AI, scale, and engagement design overwhelm individual judgment.
#trust
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

9 phrases that immediately make people trust you less, and most people use at least 3 of them daily without realizing the damage - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

9 phrases that immediately make people trust you less, and most people use at least 3 of them daily without realizing the damage - Silicon Canals

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Beware: Government Using Image Manipulation for Propaganda

A short while later, the White House posted the same photo - except that version had been digitally altered to darken Armstrong's skin and rearrange her facial features to make it appear she was sobbing or distraught. The Guardian one of many media outlets to report on this image manipulation, created a handy slider graphic to help viewers see clearly how the photo had been changed.
US politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Are We Living in a Post-Truth Era?

Humans are susceptible to self-deception but can seek objective truth; truth-seeking remains essential because belief-driven action can have real-world consequences.
fromFast Company
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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