Topic: ai propaganda
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Chatbots Spread Sanctioned Russian Propaganda
Several prominent AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini, are disseminating content from sanctioned Russian state media in responses about the Ukraine conflict, amplifying disinformation. The study found that nearly 20% of chatbot answers cited Russian state-affiliated sources, exploiting data...
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Chris Hayes' Tips for Staying Informed on News
Chris Hayes analyzes the modern attention economy, arguing that our collective focus is a contested resource in a news environment saturated by both major events and digital noise. He observes that contemporary conflicts, like the US-Israel-Iran escalation, are also battles for public awareness, ...
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Inside China's Propaganda and Surveillance Machine
A significant leak from Chinese firm Geedge Networks reveals it exports sophisticated digital censorship tools, mirroring China's Great Firewall, to countries like Kazakhstan and Pakistan, enabling monitoring and manipulation of internet traffic. Another leak from Chinese company GoLaxy shows it ...
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AI Fatigue Is Driving Audiences Away From Hollywood
AI fatigue is causing audiences to reject Hollywood's recent wave of AI-themed films, which feel like a tired reaction to real-world headlines rather than visionary art. A pattern of underperforming sequels and new releases, like *Mercy* and *Tron: Ares*, demonstrates the diminishing novelty and ...
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