Topic: media literacy
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Instagram's Adam Mosseri addresses AI fears, says society must adapt
AI tools are significantly lowering barriers to content creation, enabling more individuals to produce high-quality work, but they also pose risks of misuse by malicious actors. Mosseri views AI as a tool for enhancing and increasing creator output rather than replacing large-scale productions, c...
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Nazi Bots Spark Chaos in Taylor Swift Fan Universe
A coordinated network of inauthentic accounts seeded extreme conspiratorial narratives about Taylor Swift's new album, shifting fan discussions from music to false claims of Nazi symbolism and political allegiances. While most criticism was organic, the report highlighted how strategically seeded...
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Why Students Are Choosing News Daddy Over The New York Times
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are now the primary news source for college students, surpassing traditional media due to their speed, personality-driven content, and algorithmic curation, despite known issues with misinformation. Students often rely on influencers and AI-generat...
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Captions Rebrands as Mirage, Pivots to AI Video Research
The video platform Captions has rebranded as Mirage, shifting its focus to advanced AI research for short-form video and introducing a tool called Mirage Studio for brands to create AI-generated ads without traditional production resources. Mirage Studio allows businesses to produce videos using ...
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3D-Scanned Insoles: Placebo Tech or Real Innovation?
Groov uses an iPhone's Face ID camera and AI to create custom, 3D-printed shoe inserts for $150, positioning itself as a more affordable and convenient alternative to both generic drugstore insoles and expensive podiatrist orthotics. The author's testing revealed the product provided better arch ...
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