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fromWIRED
17 hours ago

'STAGED': Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

We believe the suspect was targeting administration officials, acting attorney general Todd Blanche told NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday morning.
US politics
#ai
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago
Europe politics

Nine in ten Swedes believe AI-generated fake images will influence election

Many Swedes are concerned about AI's impact on the upcoming election, particularly regarding misinformation and understanding of political issues.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago
Social media marketing

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
#maga
Social media marketing
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Former MAGA Influencer Says MAGA Response to WHCD Shooting Is Paid' And Coordinated

MAGA messaging is allegedly coordinated and paid, according to Ashley St. Clair, highlighting a structured communication strategy among influencers.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Indian Man Made Enough Money for Med School After Tricking Dumb' Republicans Into Thinking He Was a Blonde MAGA Influencer

An Indian man created a fake MAGA influencer using AI to profit from conservative followers, funding his medical school education.
Social media marketing
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Former MAGA Influencer Says MAGA Response to WHCD Shooting Is Paid' And Coordinated

MAGA messaging is allegedly coordinated and paid, according to Ashley St. Clair, highlighting a structured communication strategy among influencers.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Indian Man Made Enough Money for Med School After Tricking Dumb' Republicans Into Thinking He Was a Blonde MAGA Influencer

An Indian man created a fake MAGA influencer using AI to profit from conservative followers, funding his medical school education.
#conspiracy-theories
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
OMG science
fromEsquire
2 days ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
OMG science
fromEsquire
2 days ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran's Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The Iranian government employs innovative online strategies for international PR while enforcing strict internet controls domestically.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Iran's Meme War Against Trump Ushers In a Future of Slopaganda'

Iran has effectively utilized memes to reshape its global image and influence perceptions during international crises and political events.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The story Tehran wants you to read

Iran's leadership narrative presents a controlled image of the new supreme leader, raising concerns about the reliability of sourced information.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran's Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The Iranian government employs innovative online strategies for international PR while enforcing strict internet controls domestically.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Iran's Meme War Against Trump Ushers In a Future of Slopaganda'

Iran has effectively utilized memes to reshape its global image and influence perceptions during international crises and political events.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The story Tehran wants you to read

Iran's leadership narrative presents a controlled image of the new supreme leader, raising concerns about the reliability of sourced information.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

War spirals as information control tightens

The war on Iran has escalated with increased leadership assassinations, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and strikes on energy infrastructure.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
#memes
Humor
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

The silent power of memes

Memes significantly influence political discourse, shaping perceptions and opinions, particularly in the US since 2016.
Humor
fromWIRED
6 days ago

War Memes Are Turning Conflict Into Content

Memes have become a rapid means of expressing dark humor and political satire during conflicts, reflecting societal responses to fear and hardship.
Humor
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

The silent power of memes

Memes significantly influence political discourse, shaping perceptions and opinions, particularly in the US since 2016.
Humor
fromWIRED
6 days ago

War Memes Are Turning Conflict Into Content

Memes have become a rapid means of expressing dark humor and political satire during conflicts, reflecting societal responses to fear and hardship.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons

James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny.
Podcast
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 days ago

Six Ways AI Can Help The Public Relations Industry

AI is transforming public relations by enhancing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Table Erupts Over Trump Fake Assassination Take: Everybody's Looking at Me Weird!'

Conspiratorial claims about Trump's assassination attempt have gained traction among MAGA personalities, raising questions about transparency and credibility.
#health-misinformation
Health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Most people worldwide believe at least one of 6 common medical myths | Fortune

Health misinformation is widespread, with 70% of people globally believing at least one debunked health claim.
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.
Health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Most people worldwide believe at least one of 6 common medical myths | Fortune

Health misinformation is widespread, with 70% of people globally believing at least one debunked health claim.
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.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

If Your Audience Isn't Interacting, Your Brand Is Just an Illusion

Building a meaningful brand requires patience, genuine value, and trust, focusing on audience engagement rather than vanity metrics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reform's Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

A photo posted by Richard Tice of Reform supporters was criticized for appearing manipulated by AI, raising questions about its authenticity.
fromThe Nation
1 week 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
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week 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.
#artificial-intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
6 days ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
6 days ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

How liberals lost the internet

Social media is now ubiquitous and reshapes communication, community-building, and political discourse by prioritizing engagement-driven content over traditional media formats.
fromEurasia Review
2 months ago
Media industry

'Anti-Social Media': The Changing Tech Of Terror - Analysis

Engagement-driven social media algorithms amplify incendiary content, making hate and misinformation profitable while undermining public safety and complicating regulation.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
#ai-generated-content
Women in technology
fromWIRED
5 days ago

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift 'Super Dumb' Men

A medical student generates income by selling AI-generated images of a conservative woman, targeting a niche audience with higher disposable income.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
5 days ago

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift 'Super Dumb' Men

A medical student generates income by selling AI-generated images of a conservative woman, targeting a niche audience with higher disposable income.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Tucker Carlson claims he never intentionally misled his audience. That's another lie. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Carlson expresses regret for supporting Trump, acknowledging the impact of his influence on public perception and the consequences of that support.
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#fake-news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Victimhood and Despair': Jeremy Boreing Unmasks Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens in Merciless Takedown

Jeremy Boreing criticizes Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens for promoting a worldview of victimhood and despair through epistemic manipulation.
fromMilitary.com
2 days ago

AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise

The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
1 week 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
fromTheZenParent
2 weeks ago

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

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
#misinformation
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
#disinformation
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks 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 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Fake AI Content About the Iran War Is All Over X

X has become flooded with disinformation about the US-Israel conflict with Iran, amplified by AI-generated fake images and videos, while Grok fails to verify false claims accurately.
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks 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 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Fake AI Content About the Iran War Is All Over X

X has become flooded with disinformation about the US-Israel conflict with Iran, amplified by AI-generated fake images and videos, while Grok fails to verify false claims accurately.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month 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 month 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.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

AI-generated Lego videos and Trump's poo-bombing: welcome to the Iran-US slopaganda wars | Mark Alfano and Micha Klincewicz for the Conversation

Slopaganda refers to AI-generated content used for propaganda, manipulating beliefs and emotions for political purposes.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Overseas 'content farms' creating political deepfakes uncovered

I don't think you'll find a politician who hasn't had this done to them... to say it out loud makes me feel quite sad. Several Welsh politicians told the BBC about their experiences as victims of deepfakes, highlighting the widespread nature of AI-generated manipulated content targeting elected officials across the UK political landscape.
UK politics
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.
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
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.
US Elections
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

The effects of political advertising on Facebook and Instagram before the 2020 US election

Removing political ads from Facebook and Instagram for six weeks before the 2020 US election had no detectable effects on political knowledge, polarization, election legitimacy, participation, or voter turnout.
Psychology
fromBackyard Garden Lover
2 months ago

Modern Day Mind Control: 16 Hidden Ways Society Is Steering Our Thoughts

Subtle influence tactics, from targeted advertising to social proof, shape beliefs, choices, and autonomy, requiring awareness and critical thinking to resist.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 phrases manipulators slip into casual conversation that make you question your own reality - Silicon Canals

Gaslighting uses subtle, reasonable-sounding phrases to invalidate feelings and distort memory, causing people to doubt their perceptions and avoid confronting manipulators.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Conspiracy theorists feed on distrust in institutions the Epstein files will see them emboldened | Brigid Delaney

Not so long ago, if you said there was a shadowy cabal of elites who were involved in the sex trafficking of young women and girls and that some of the most famous people in the world were allegedly involved, then you would have been dismissed as a conspiracy theorist. On a certain level, it feels psychologically safe to other people who have conspiracy theories Jon Ronson even wrote a book called Them about extremists and conspiracy theorists.
World news
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
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Trump Administration's War on Data

The CIA World Factbook website has been shut down, removing a longstanding public global-data resource and reflecting an administration effort to curtail publicly available information.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Right-Wing Nonprofit Serving A.I. Slop for America's Birthday

Dennis Prager's book argues secularism causes moral decline and violence, while positioning Judeo-Christian values as the sole source of objective morality, despite selective use of examples that obscure religious complexity.
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israel's Attack on Iran

Disinformation about the US-Israel military operation against Iran spread rapidly on X, with misleading videos, AI-generated images, and misattributed footage accumulating millions of views from verified accounts.
Digital life
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

White House Propaganda Videos Splice Horrific Iran War Footage With Video Games

The White House posted videos on X depicting U.S. strikes on Iran using video game graphics and memes, treating military operations as entertainment content while one strike killed approximately 180 Iranian sailors.
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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Epstein, a weapon of disinformation

The U.S. government's release of over three million new documents, including 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, from Jeffrey Epstein's file exposes the hypocrisy of the Trump administration regarding the manner and timing of its public disclosure. It also raises well-founded suspicions that the breadth and influence of the sex offender's circle of accomplices contributed to his initial 2008 sentence being very lenient, thus allowing his heinous crimes to continue with complete impunity until July 2019.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months 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.
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.
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