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fromMashable
2 weeks ago

9 ways to spot an AI-generated viral video

AI-generated video has gotten way too good. Scary good, actually. Because of that, our feeds are flooded with suspiciously perfect clips - like impossibly cute animals bouncing on trampolines - racking up millions of views across TikTok, Shorts, and Reels. With AI content blending seamlessly into our scroll, it's not always easy to know what's real. So, how can you tell if a viral video is AI-generated?
Artificial intelligence
#social-media
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Education

What Raising Teens Taught Me About Ethical Marketing In A Hyper-Engaged World | AdExchanger

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Far-right online content is a danger to children but I've seen how it can radicalise older people, too | April O'Neill

Many individuals, like Paul, lack media literacy and become vulnerable to misinformation on social media.
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago
Education

What Raising Teens Taught Me About Ethical Marketing In A Hyper-Engaged World | AdExchanger

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Far-right online content is a danger to children but I've seen how it can radicalise older people, too | April O'Neill

Many individuals, like Paul, lack media literacy and become vulnerable to misinformation on social media.
fromPoynter
1 week ago

World's fact-checkers to meet in Vilnius for GlobalFact 2026 - Poynter

Presented by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter, GlobalFact is the world's largest and most impactful summit for professional fact-checking. Every year, fact-checkers come together to address industry-wide challenges, exchange best practices and build collaborative solutions to improve our shared information ecosystem. Each day of the summit features keynote presentations, interactive learning sessions and networking events to help fact-checkers build business operations, audiences and impact.
Media industry
Video games
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Poynter's MediaWise launches new initiative to combat extremism in online gaming spaces - Poynter

Over 75% of gamers have experienced harassment in online gaming.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Fake AI Political Accounts Fool Us

AI-generated personalities can easily mislead large audiences by mimicking social interactions.
MAGA Megan TikTok illustrates the risks of AI misinformation in the context of identity and engagement.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Cheapfake' AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube

Mark Wahlberg straightens his tie and beams at the audience as he takes his seat on the daytime talk show The View, ahead of his hotly anticipated interview. Immediately, he's unsettled by the host, Joy Behar. Something isn't quite right about her mannerisms. Her eyes seem shifty, suspicious, even predatory. There's a sense, almost, of the uncanny valley—her presence feels oddly inhuman. His instincts are right, of course, and he's soon forced to defend himself against a barrage of cruel insults playing on his deepest vulnerabilities. The audience are stunned—none more so than those watching at home on YouTube, who swiftly thumb in their words of reassurance. It's a scene that has been described as one of the most talked about moments in daytime television history. Except, Mark Wahlberg hasn't been a guest on The View since 2015. The inevitable twist? None of this happened in reality, but rather elapsed over the course of a 25 minute long 'fanfiction' style video, made with the magic of artificial intelligence to potentially fool 460,000 drama-hungry viewers.
Digital life
Digital life
fromMashable
2 weeks ago

9 ways to spot an AI-generated viral video

AI-generated videos are becoming indistinguishable from real content, complicating authenticity detection.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The 'Fake News' Retort Makes a Comeback

Education is essential to combat fake news.
The term 'fake news' is often used to mislead and shut down inquiries.
Individuals often lack the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Headlining

Saying "the president admits" would tend to lead people to think the president is involved in the activity; either that he committed the act, or someone connected to him did.
philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What SJP's selfie trick tells us about the terrifying rise of conspiracy theories | Arwa Mahdawi

In an interview, Parker mentioned, "I used to say, I can't, because of the government,' and I'd do this, Parker said, pointing up to the sky. It really confused people."
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Reclaim Your Power in a Spectacle-Driven World

The line between performance and authenticity grows ever more blurred, with democracies resembling pantomimes that camouflage real issues with media spectacles and state-sponsored distractions.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Poynter creates Roy Peter Clark Chair for Writing and Editing in honor of writing coach - Poynter

The Poynter Institute is establishing a Roy Peter Clark Chair to honor his influence on writing and support future generations of writers.
#misinformation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago
Media industry

Screenless multi-sensory device concept helps visualize media misinformation - Yanko Design

Mass media often encompasses hidden agendas and misinformation, challenging the notion of objective truth.
Niice Studio's TOTEM serves as a sensory barometer for assessing media reliability, rather than a traditional fact-checker.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Social media marketing

Small Tools Have a Big Impact on Spotting Misinformation

Interactive games can enhance media literacy and skepticism towards misinformation.
Real-time feedback mechanisms aid in detecting fake visuals effectively.
Media industry
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

Screenless multi-sensory device concept helps visualize media misinformation - Yanko Design

Mass media often encompasses hidden agendas and misinformation, challenging the notion of objective truth.
Niice Studio's TOTEM serves as a sensory barometer for assessing media reliability, rather than a traditional fact-checker.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Why You Should Go to the No Kings Protest

The media often distorts reality, showing only the chaos and unrest at protests, leading to a misperception of the actual peaceful nature of many events.
NYC music
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Poynter and the DC Public Library host events on misinformation and understanding the news - Poynter

DC Public Library's initiative focuses on improving media literacy to help people discern credible information in a flood of misleading content.
Artificial intelligence
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Journalists are using AI. They should be talking to their audience about it. - Poynter

Increasing use of AI in journalism could harm audience trust due to anxiety over its implications.
#pop-culture
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Pop culture has a 'bean soup problem'

Pop culture is facing significant media literacy challenges in viewer interpretation and engagement.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."

There is a concerning media literacy crisis impacting audiences' understanding of key cultural narratives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Steves: Trump's cuts to public broadcasting will weaken U.S. democracy

As our president sets his sights on defunding PBS and NPR, I'm reminded why, for more than 30 years, I've shared thoughtful programming (produced on my own dime) with public television and radio stations.
Non-profit organizations
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

multi-sensory totem device by niice studio visualizes patterns of media misinformation

TOTEM acts not merely as a traditional fact-checker but as a sophisticated barometer that gauges shifts in informational patterns, thus creating a tactile response to media changes.
Typography
fromBBC Bitesize
3 months ago

Celebrity AI images featuring Bella Ramsey, Walton Goggins and Lauren James. - BBC Bitesize

Bella Ramsey, Walton Goggins, and Lauren James have recently made headlines, featuring in this month’s AI or Real quiz that challenges you to differentiate between real and AI-generated images.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Think Like a Fact-Checker: The Skill Most People Don't Use

Fact-checkers verify claims by consulting multiple sources, not just by reading a page's content.
Media industry
Media industry
fromCounterPunch.org
4 months ago

Framing the Feed: How Social Media Shapes Our Interpretation of Reality

Framing in news and online content significantly influences our understanding and interpretation by highlighting certain narratives while concealing others.
Media industry
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Journalism and deepfakes: Insights from the Central Asian Media Forum

Trustworthy information is crucial in combating fake news and misinformation.
Central Asia is becoming an increasingly significant player in the global media landscape.
fromNature
4 months ago

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

The authors argue that politicians often manipulate statistics to serve their purposes, steering public perception and policy outcomes without accountability.
UK politics
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months 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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 months ago

Kids are consuming news - but not often through news apps, study finds - Poynter

Young people prefer trusted news sources but avoid news apps; approximately half often steer clear of current events.
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