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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC politics

Law Day 2025 in Albany: The Constitution's promise - out of many, one

Legal professionals have a critical role in supporting democracy and educating citizens.
#misinformation
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

What Does a Misinformation Researcher Actually Do?

Understanding social forces is key to addressing misinformation.
Group identity and psychological bias play crucial roles in interpreting information.
Media literacy is vital for recognizing and combating false information.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

What Does a Misinformation Researcher Actually Do?

Understanding social forces is key to addressing misinformation.
Group identity and psychological bias play crucial roles in interpreting information.
Media literacy is vital for recognizing and combating false information.
more#misinformation
fromNature
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

Politicians manipulate statistics to mislead the public and advance personal agendas, underlining the need for accountability and accurate representation by media.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Earth911 Podcast: Project Censored's Andy Lee Roth on Under-Reported Environmental Stories

The most troubling media issue is the systematic neglect of critical information rather than misinformation itself.
#education
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dozens of Engaging Ways to Make Media Literacy Meaningful to Teenagers

The Learning Network promotes media literacy by engaging students with critical thinking activities based on news articles.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Media industry

Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism's story to life - Poynter

Poynter's traveling series celebrates its 50th anniversary, promoting journalism's evolution and media literacy through interactive exhibits and workshops.
fromTechRepublic
8 months ago
Information security

Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape

Australians have low media literacy, posing security risks especially with the rise of AI-generated disinformation. Education is crucial for improving these skills.
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dozens of Engaging Ways to Make Media Literacy Meaningful to Teenagers

The Learning Network promotes media literacy by engaging students with critical thinking activities based on news articles.
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Media industry

Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism's story to life - Poynter

Poynter's traveling series celebrates its 50th anniversary, promoting journalism's evolution and media literacy through interactive exhibits and workshops.
fromTechRepublic
8 months ago
Information security

Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape

Australians have low media literacy, posing security risks especially with the rise of AI-generated disinformation. Education is crucial for improving these skills.
more#education
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 month ago

AI-Generated Content Could Displace History Creators On YouTube

AI-generated content could displace skilled historians and educators, leading to historical inaccuracies and biases in society.
Media industry
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Suzanne Collins wants to use Hunger Games to fix our media literacy problem

The Hunger Games prequel explores themes of media literacy and manipulation, urging readers to recognize and confront propaganda.
#ai
fromFlowingData
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Testing citation skills and overconfidence of AI chatbots

AI chatbots often provide inaccurate information, with an overall failure rate of over 60% in retrieving correct article citations.
fromHypebeast
11 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Is Automatically Labeling AI Content

TikTok is automatically labeling all AI-generated content to differentiate it from real videos.
fromBBC Bitesize
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Celebrity AI images featuring Blake Lively and Chris Pratt - BBC Bitesize

The quiz challenges participants to distinguish between real and AI-generated images of celebrities.
fromFlowingData
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Testing citation skills and overconfidence of AI chatbots

AI chatbots often provide inaccurate information, with an overall failure rate of over 60% in retrieving correct article citations.
fromHypebeast
11 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Is Automatically Labeling AI Content

TikTok is automatically labeling all AI-generated content to differentiate it from real videos.
fromBBC Bitesize
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Celebrity AI images featuring Blake Lively and Chris Pratt - BBC Bitesize

The quiz challenges participants to distinguish between real and AI-generated images of celebrities.
more#ai
fromDefector
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Time Does "What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?" Start? | Defector

Digital media's obsession with traffic has resulted in overly stuffed articles, diluting the quality of information provided.
#journalism
Media industry
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Here Are Five Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day

Journalism must prioritize human lives and community needs over abstract ideals in the face of rising fascism.
fromPoynter
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Here are the AI essentials that our experts are using, promoting and nervous about - Poynter

The advent of AI presents challenges and opportunities for local journalists, underscoring the importance of AI literacy and ethical use in reporting.
fromPoynter
5 months ago
Media industry

Poynter Institute launches $5 million fundraising campaign - Poynter

Poynter Institute's $5 million campaign aims to establish an endowment to support journalism training and democracy ahead of its 50th anniversary.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
Media industry

Open Thread: Reading Is Fundamental As Is Journalism - emptywheel

Books are critical for understanding journalism's role in society as we face future challenges.
Media industry
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Here Are Five Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day

Journalism must prioritize human lives and community needs over abstract ideals in the face of rising fascism.
fromPoynter
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Here are the AI essentials that our experts are using, promoting and nervous about - Poynter

The advent of AI presents challenges and opportunities for local journalists, underscoring the importance of AI literacy and ethical use in reporting.
fromPoynter
5 months ago
Media industry

Poynter Institute launches $5 million fundraising campaign - Poynter

Poynter Institute's $5 million campaign aims to establish an endowment to support journalism training and democracy ahead of its 50th anniversary.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
Media industry

Open Thread: Reading Is Fundamental As Is Journalism - emptywheel

Books are critical for understanding journalism's role in society as we face future challenges.
more#journalism
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Mental health

Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say

The rise in homicide discussions in films poses potential health risks for both children and adults.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Media industry

Sound Reporting, Second Edition, Coming in December

The book serves aspiring journalists, practicing journalists, and the public curious about NPR's journalistic practices.
fromPoynter
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Serve a side of food instead of feud this holiday season - Poynter

Engaging thoughtfully can enhance conversations and foster understanding during family gatherings.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Speaking Freely: Winnie Kabintie

Free expression is the ability to communicate and share ideas openly, without restrictions, and is essential for individual and community empowerment.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump's Fans Are Suffering From Tony Soprano Syndrome

Some conservatives misinterpret cautionary tales as endorsements of fascism, showing a troubling acceptance of authoritarian ideals.
#critical-thinking
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Media industry

Too many candid' social media videos are obviously, agonisingly fake. So why are viewers laughing? | Rebecca Shaw

The decline in media literacy exacerbated by AI and fake imagery harms society's ability to critically assess content.
fromDefector
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit | Defector

Using the phrase 'to be sure' often indicates weak arguments and cognitive dissonance in writing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Media industry

Too many candid' social media videos are obviously, agonisingly fake. So why are viewers laughing? | Rebecca Shaw

The decline in media literacy exacerbated by AI and fake imagery harms society's ability to critically assess content.
fromDefector
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit | Defector

Using the phrase 'to be sure' often indicates weak arguments and cognitive dissonance in writing.
more#critical-thinking
Education
fromwww.npr.org
6 years ago

What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

Many states are focusing on expanding civics education in schools to combat the current political climate and improve civic engagement.
#disinformation
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromPoynter
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

An academic's media literacy journey from India to Oman - Poynter

The ICFJ's initiative aims to combat disinformation through media literacy, investigative journalism, and training community leaders globally.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromPoynter
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

An academic's media literacy journey from India to Oman - Poynter

The ICFJ's initiative aims to combat disinformation through media literacy, investigative journalism, and training community leaders globally.
more#disinformation
Miscellaneous
fromSocial Media Today
6 months ago

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

MediaWise's curriculum helps teens navigate online misinformation and develop critical thinking skills.
The program is designed to be culturally adaptable, supporting diverse audiences globally.
#tiktok
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Expands Its How to Vote' Resources Ahead of the Election

TikTok is enhancing its platform to improve election-related information and media literacy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
fromSocial Media Today
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces AI transparency measures to label AI-modified content and provides media literacy resources for users.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
Music

TikTokers Use Not Ready to Make Nice' by The Chicks to Criticize Kamala HarrisThey Missed Context

Conservative TikTok users adopting a song from 2006 without understanding its original political context showcases a lack of media literacy and historical knowledge.
fromMacTrast
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok First Social Network to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content

TikTok labels AI-generated content from third-party platforms to prevent confusion and misinformation.
Marketing
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

TikTok Expands Its How to Vote' Resources Ahead of the Election

TikTok is enhancing its platform to improve election-related information and media literacy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
fromSocial Media Today
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces AI transparency measures to label AI-modified content and provides media literacy resources for users.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
Music

TikTokers Use Not Ready to Make Nice' by The Chicks to Criticize Kamala HarrisThey Missed Context

Conservative TikTok users adopting a song from 2006 without understanding its original political context showcases a lack of media literacy and historical knowledge.
fromMacTrast
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok First Social Network to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content

TikTok labels AI-generated content from third-party platforms to prevent confusion and misinformation.
fromMashable
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok's AI-generated content is getting watermarked

TikTok is enhancing AI labeling to combat misinformation on its platform.
fromSocial Media Today
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces new AI transparency measures including labeling AI-modified content and enhancing media literacy resources.
more#tiktok
fromAxios
8 months ago
Tech industry

Elon Musk's Starlink says it will follow Brazil judge's order and block X after all

Prioritize quality news that provides valuable insights over mere sensationalism.
#information-overload
fromAxios
8 months ago
Tech industry

Why corporate names are so hard to change

The abundance of information makes it difficult to discern truly significant news.
Developing a discerning eye for news is crucial in navigating information overload.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Software development

Trump asks federal court to seize N.Y. hush-money case

Prioritize quality news sources for a better understanding of current events.
Discernment is essential in navigating modern media landscapes.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Tech industry

Why corporate names are so hard to change

The abundance of information makes it difficult to discern truly significant news.
Developing a discerning eye for news is crucial in navigating information overload.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Software development

Trump asks federal court to seize N.Y. hush-money case

Prioritize quality news sources for a better understanding of current events.
Discernment is essential in navigating modern media landscapes.
more#information-overload
fromPortland Monthly
8 months ago
Parenting

Porn Is Everywhere. Why Has School Sex Ed Mostly Ignored It?

Oregon's sex education program is rated among the best nationally and is evolving to address modern challenges like sexually explicit media.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Music

DNC's Beyonce blues: "Special guest" never arrived

Stay informed about daily news developments.
Engaging with trusted news sources is vital for understanding our world.
fromFuturism
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

RFJ Jr. Says He Constantly Gets Fooled by Fake AI Content

Kennedy freely admits to being misled by AI content, relying on his children for fact-checking, despite dismissing the overall threat of AI misinformation.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Music

Harris campaign targets surprise group of voters: Fox News viewers

Being well-informed is crucial in today's fast-paced information landscape.
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