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Medicine
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

A fake disease called bixonimania was created to demonstrate how AI can be misled by false information in scientific literature.
Medicine
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

A fake disease called bixonimania was created to demonstrate how AI can be misled by false information in scientific literature.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

What Happens When The Attribution Cartel Meets Advertising's Halo Effect?

The proposed 'Attribution' standard risks increasing privacy issues and undermining ad effectiveness measurement.
#digital-advertising
Marketing
fromThedrum
10 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing
fromThedrum
10 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing
fromThedrum
10 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
Marketing
fromThedrum
10 hours ago

Why Advertising is all Treat and no Trick

Digital advertising tools minimize risks and enhance targeting, leading to improved ROI and brand safety.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Information security
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Effects of Media Depictions or Mediaspeak on War

A whole vocabulary of mediaspeak terms applied to real life has gradually emerged. Included here, among others, are: collateral damage, neutralized, canceled, surgical strike, playbook, rules of the game, high-value target, and gamechanger.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
5 days ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
#deepfake
Education
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Education
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Trump supporters are claiming the assassination attempt in Butler was staged, reflecting a growing conspiracy theory among his base.
Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus healing a man sparked outrage among supporters, leading to its deletion amid accusations of blasphemy.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
2 days ago

MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged

Trump supporters are claiming the assassination attempt in Butler was staged, reflecting a growing conspiracy theory among his base.
Right-wing politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop

Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus healing a man sparked outrage among supporters, leading to its deletion amid accusations of blasphemy.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kimmel on Trump's AI images: Someone's been looksmaxxing!'

Late night hosts humorously addressed Trump's AI images, economic comments, and protests against ICE, highlighting absurdities in his statements and actions.
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
#iran
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Vengeance for all': How Iran's Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

Iranian creators produce viral videos that critique US politics and history of global wars, using Lego animations to convey their message.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Vengeance for all': How Iran's Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

Iranian creators produce viral videos that critique US politics and history of global wars, using Lego animations to convey their message.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

Prompt For More Ads; Who Advertises The Advertisers? | AdExchanger

OpenAI's advertising efforts face challenges due to limited inventory despite strong engagement signals from ChatGPT ad pilots.
Philosophy
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Science
fromNature
1 week 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.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

You will be forgotten by most people you know. Not because you didn't matter but because attention is a resource and you are competing with every screen, every urgency, every crisis that isn't you. The people who stay remembered figured out something the rest of us are still learning - Silicon Canals

Connections fade not due to lack of importance, but because life demands attention elsewhere.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 day ago

Agency leaders debate: Does marketing call for narrower expertise than ever before?

The debate between generalism and specialism in agencies continues, with leaders questioning which approach is more beneficial for success.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
3 days ago

I watched the manosphere documentary; here is how design is making things worse.

The manosphere thrives on toxic online communities that promote misogyny and anti-feminism, driven by algorithms rewarding controversial content.
#generative-ai
fromAP News
3 days ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Marketing tech
fromAP News
3 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Photography
fromFast Company
3 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.
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.
#misinformation
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Republicans fooled by AI-generated image of US crew member rescued in Iran

Republican politicians were misled by a fake AI-generated image of a US warplane crew member, highlighting the need for improved media literacy.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Republicans fooled by AI-generated image of US crew member rescued in Iran

Republican politicians were misled by a fake AI-generated image of a US warplane crew member, highlighting the need for improved media literacy.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
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.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.
Marketing
fromPR Daily
3 days ago

The most overrated PR trends today - PR Daily

PR trends fluctuate, with some becoming industry standards while others fade quickly.
Media industry
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

How Declining Attention Spans Are Changing Our Media

Second Screen Viewing influences writers to simplify storylines and dialogue for audiences distracted by their phones.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
1 week 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 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.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
4 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
4 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.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Photography
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Fact check: How fake images from Iran misled media outlets

Photo agencies distributed manipulated and AI-generated images during the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which spread to newsrooms across Europe before detection.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
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.
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.
#political-advertising
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Photography
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Long before AI, fake photos were already popular

Image manipulation predates modern technology by nearly two centuries, with photography's invention in 1837 immediately followed by techniques to alter and fake images for political, commercial, and entertainment purposes.
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.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows

Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
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
Information security
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Importance of Media Psychology in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity breaches exploit human psychological vulnerabilities through media psychology principles including persuasion, attention manipulation, and cognitive biases.
#media-literacy
fromPoynter
2 months 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
2 months ago
Media industry

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

Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

"When You See This Sign...": The Power of Silence in Propaganda

Silence functions as a strategic propagandistic tool alongside language, enabling ideologies to spread through what remains unsaid rather than explicitly stated.
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.
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.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Experts warn that Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries

The Trump White House circulated realistic AI-edited images, including a doctored crying photo of attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, raising misinformation and trust concerns.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question

Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
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