In 2014, Microsoft launched a hugely successful AI bot named Xiaoice in China. With over forty million conversations, users often described feeling as though they were interacting with a real human. Microsoft founder Bill Gates| Spencer Education
Global Media and Information Literacy Week kicks off […] The post Teaching Truth in the Age of Deepfakes appeared first on The Media Line.| The Media Line
Almost two-thirds of adults say they never learned how to critically analyze media in school,1 and the outlook hasn’t improved much. In today’s classrooms, more than half of students are… The post Empower Educators: A Spotlight on Media Literacy Week appeared first on Britannica.| Britannica
Social media users have claimed Home Town, featuring Laurel couple Erin and Ben Napier, is responsible for driving up home prices in the city. The post Did HGTV’s ‘Home Town’ cause Laurel’s housing prices to rise? Not exactly. first appeared on RHCJC.| RHCJC
FG calls on Nigerians to reject false narratives about Nigeria and shape a stronger, more accurate national image. The post FG Urges Nigerians to Reject False Narratives About Country appeared first on The Nigerian Inquirer.| The Nigerian Inquirer
What if knowing how social media algorithms work doesn’t make you a more responsible digital citizen, but a more cynical one? A new survey of U.S. young adults finds that while higher algorithmic awareness and knowledge are linked to greater concerns about misinformation and filter bubbles, individuals with greater algorithmic awareness and knowledge are less likely to correct misinformation or engage with opposing viewpoints on social media—possibly reflecting limited algorithmic agency....| HKS Misinformation Review
In response to the escalating threat of misinformation, social media platforms have introduced a wide range of interventions aimed at reducing the spread and influence of false information. However, there is a lack of a coherent macro-level perspective that explains how these interventions operate independently and collectively. The post A dual typology of social media interventions and deterrence mechanisms against misinformation first appeared on HKS Misinformation Review.| HKS Misinformation Review
With national lotteries reaching record payouts, an increasing number of ads on social media have invited Mississippi players to download an app to purchase Mississippi lottery tickets and check their numbers. The post Fake Mississippi Lottery app ads target players amid record jackpots first appeared on RHCJC.| RHCJC
Artikkeli Teaching media literacy in Palestine: Supporting civil society and democracy julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran ELM Magazine.| ELM Magazine
Artikkeli EDITORIAL The stronger adult education, the stronger democracy julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran ELM Magazine.| ELM Magazine
High school teacher Tom Moore reminds young writers that an AI-generated essay rings false because it can’t replace the traits that drive human ...| EdSurge Articles
Article Summary Three years ago, the state mandated that K-12 schools teach media literacy. But the law did not create| Capitol News Illinois
Misinformation research often draws optimistic conclusions, with fact-checking, for example, being established as an effective means of reducing false beliefs. However, it rarely considers the details of socioeconomic disparities that often shape who is most vulnerable to science misinformation. Historical and systemic inequalities have fostered mistrust in institutions, limiting access to credible information, for example, when Black patients distrust public health guidance due to past medic...| HKS Misinformation Review
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is prompting libraries to increasingly define their relationship with the technology. As I speak with library professionals in the US and abroad, there are some themes I see developing. Administrators Want a Blueprint for AI Adoption! Unfortunately, the road to emerging technologies in the library is often unpaved, and […] The post AI in Libraries: Notes from the Field appeared first on The Digital Librarian.| The Digital Librarian
This study investigates the impact of educational interventions and feedback on users' ability to detect manipulated images on social media, addressing a gap in research that has primarily focused on algorithmic approaches. Through a pre-registered randomized and controlled experiment, we found that feedback and educational content significantly improved participants' ability to detect manipulated images on| Misinformation Review
I don’t always share many videos here, but I thought this Tunnel Vision video was poignant. I’m grateful I’m off most social media now because, as the video goes into, those servi…| K. M. Alexander
The ability to critically evaluate information is more essential than ever. Media literacy—the ability to...| Social Media Explorer
Facebook did extensive research on its negative impact on children’s mental health, but didn't act on those findings, a whistleblower says.| Education Week
Fake news is a type of misinformation that intentionally presents false or misleading content as legitimate news. It can be fabricated stories, distorted facts, or manipulated images, all crafted to deceive audiences. In today’s digital| Innovative Teaching Ideas
The age of AI presents many unique challenges for libraries--but also real opportunities. In many ways, disruption is a part of the library's business model!| The Digital Librarian
When the Greeks took over Judea a few thousand years ago, they were very into sports. Just as today, men throwing things and fighting each other determined who was cool, popular, and deserving of sponsorships. Naturally, the Jews wanted to fit in with the Greeks and be athletic and cool, so they built a stadium…| That Seems Important
